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It's summer in the USA, which means Independence Day is just around the corner. While the sounds of patriotism, fireworks, BBQs, and more than one bottle of beer will be evident, there is a common soundtrack to this special day, typically performed by the local Pops orchestra. Today, we too will hear a soundtrack, but one from a slightly different perspective. The United States of America has been labeled an experiment in democracy in the ongoing search of a more perfect union. In this hour, we will dig the sounds of those whose are looking to reflect on what has been with an eye, or perhaps more accurately, an ear for a more perfect expression.
Artist | Track | Album |
Monty Alexander | Battle Hymn of the Republic | Live! At The Montreux Festival |
Joey DeFrancesco | Project Freedom | Project Freedom |
'Champion' Jack Dupree | Freedom | Back Home in New Orleans |
Jimmy Smith | When Johnny Comes Marching Home | Crazy! Baby |
The Jazz Crusaders | Freedom Sound | Freedom Sound |
Ray Charles | America the Beautiful | His Greatest Hits (Uh-Huh) |
Barry Miles | America, My Country Tis of Thee | Gather Together |
Maria Muldaur | The Freedom Train | A Woman Alone with the Blues (...Remembering Peggy Lee) |
Pete Jolly | Stars and Stripes Forever | Timeless |