Archive for July 4th, 2020

Bernard Purdie, Christian Fabian + Ron Oswanski, "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" (2020): One Track Mind

Bernard Purdie, Christian Fabian + Ron Oswanski, “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” (2020): One Track Mind

What happens when you lay a “Babylon Sisters” groove underneath an ancient, American patriotic chant? Christian Fabian, Ron Oswanski and Bernard Purdie came up with the answer.

Chicago, "Heart in Pieces" from 'Chicago 19' (1988): Saturdays in the Park

Chicago, “Heart in Pieces” from ‘Chicago 19’ (1988): Saturdays in the Park

The first time I heard the opening track from ‘Chicago 19,’ I was drawn in – and even listening today, “Heart in Pieces” still stands out to me.