2025 Bernard Purdie – Testify
Testify (2025, P-Vine) marks the return of legendary drummer Bernard Purdie after a six-year studio hiatus. Recorded when Purdie was 85, it is an ambitious all-vocal project that bridges his iconic “Purdie Shuffle” roots with fresh soul, jazz, and blues compositions.
Tracks
1 Ain’t You No Shame (Jack Hoban) 04:26
2 I Got The Blues (Jack Hoban) 05:03
3 Sea And You And Me (Jack Hoban) 04:45
4 Testify (Jack Hoban; Bernard Purdie; Ed Stanojev) 04:30
5 Ain’t I The Fool (Jack Hoban) 05:28
6 Chance For Love (Jack Hoban) 04:47
7 Stay (Jack Hoban) 03:54
8 Halfway To The Moon (Jack Hoban) 04:58
9 Rio Love Affair (Jack Hoban) 04:08
10 Night Shift (Jack Hoban; Vel Johnson) 04:51
11 Your Father’s Revolution (Jack Hoban) 08:23
Musicians
1 Ain’t You No Shame
| Bass | Paul Nowinski |
| Drums | Bernard Purdie |
| Guitar | Jack Hoban |
| Keyboards | John Korba |
| Organ | John Korba |
| Harmonica | Rob Paparozzi |
| Sax | Tom Timko |
| Trumpet | Steve Jankowski |
| Percussion | Rob Sozanski |
| Background Vocals | Emily Bindiger |
| Background Vocals | Deb Lyons |
| Background Vocals | Audrey Martells |
| Vocals | Rob Paparozzi |
| Vocals | Vaneese Thomas |
2 I Got The Blues
| Bass | Chuck Rainey |
| Drums | Bernard Purdie |
| Guitar (solo ) | Robben Ford |
| Guitar | Jack Hoban |
| Hammond Organ | Paul Shaffer |
| Keyboards | John Korba |
| Sax | Tom Timko |
| Trumpet | Steve Jankowski |
| Percussion | Rob Sozanski |
| Background Vocals | Emily Bindiger |
| Background Vocals | Deb Lyons |
| Background Vocals | Audrey Martells |
| Vocals | Roy Bennet |
3 Sea And You And Me
| Acoustic Bass | Paul Nowinski |
| Drums | Bernard Purdie |
| Guitar (solo) | Jack Hoban |
| Guitar | George Naha |
| Piano | John Korba |
| Flute | Ralph Bowen |
| Percussion | Stephane San Juan |
| Vocals | Stephane San Juan |
| Vocals | Emanuelle Araújo |
4 Testify
| Bass | Chuck Rainey |
| Drums | Bernard Purdie |
| Guitar (solo) | Robben Ford |
| Guitar | Jack Hoban |
| Hammond Organ | Paul Shaffer |
| Keyboards | John Korba |
| Sax | Tom Timko |
| Trombone | Steve Jankowski |
| Trumpet | Steve Jankowski |
| Percussion | Rob Sozanski |
| Background Vocals | Emily Bindiger |
| Background Vocals | Deb Lyons |
| Background Vocals | Audrey Martells |
| Vocals | Gene McCormick |
5 Ain’t I The Fool
| Bass | Buddy Savino |
| Drums | Bernard Purdie |
| Guitar | Jack Hoban |
| Keyboards | Randy Ledet |
| Sax | Tom Timko |
| Trombone | Steve Jankowski |
| Trumpet | Steve Jankowski |
| Background Vocals | Katie Stembovsky |
| Background Vocals | Deb Lyons |
| Vocals | Jack Hoban |
6 Chance For Love
| Bass | Christian McBride |
| Drums | Bernard Purdie |
| Guitar | Jack Hoban |
| Guitar | John Korba |
| Hammond Organ | Paul Shaffer |
| Keyboards | John Korba |
| Sax | Chris Emenizer |
| Percussion | Stephane San Juan |
| Background Vocals | Emily Bindiger |
| Background Vocals | Deb Lyons |
| Background Vocals | Audrey Martells |
| Vocals | John Korba |
7 Stay
| Bass | Paul Nowinski |
| Drums | Bernard Purdie |
| Guitar | Jack Hoban |
| Hammond Organ | Paul Shaffer |
| Keyboards | John Korba |
| Percussion | Rob Sozanski |
| Background Vocals | Bill Champlin |
| Background Vocals | Emily Bindiger |
| Background Vocals | Deb Lyons |
| Background Vocals | Audrey Martells |
| Vocals | Bill Champlin |
8 Halfway To The Moon
| Bass | Paul Nowinski |
| Drums | Bernard Purdie |
| Guitar (solo) | Frankie Cicala |
| Guitar | George Naha |
| Guitar | John Korba |
| Guitar | Jack Hoban |
| Keyboards | John Korba |
| Flute | Ralph Bowen |
| Sax | Tom Timko |
| Trombone | Steve Jankowski |
| Trumpet | Steve Jankowski |
| Percussion | Stephane San Juan |
| Background Vocals | Emily Bindiger |
| Background Vocals | Deb Lyons |
| Background Vocals | Audrey Martells |
| Vocals | Nicolas Bearde |
9 Rio Love Affair
| Bass | Paul Nowinski |
| Drums | Bernard Purdie |
| Guitar | George Naha |
| Keyboard | John Korba |
| Keyboards | Randy Ledet |
| Flugelhorn | Steve Jankowski |
| Percussion | Stephane San Juan |
| Vocals | John Korba |
10 Night Shift
| Bass | Chuck Rainey |
| Drums | Bernard Purdie |
| Guitar | Jack Hoban |
| Keyboards | John Korba |
| Keyboards | Lamar Mitchell |
| Sax | Chris Emenizer |
| Percussion | Rob Sozanski |
| Background Vocals | Emily Bindiger |
| Background Vocals | Deb Lyons |
| Background Vocals | Audrey Martells |
| Vocals | Roy Bennet |
11 Your Father’s Revolution
| Bass | Paul Nowinski |
| Drums | Bernard Purdie |
| Guitar | Jack Hoban |
| Guitar | John Korba |
| Keyboards | Lamar Mitchell |
| Keyboards | John Korba |
| Clarinet (Bass ) | Tom Timko |
| Sax | Tom Timko |
| Percussion | Stephane San Juan |
| Percussion | Rob Sozanski |
| Vocals | Walter Parks |
Liner Notes
Producer – John Korba, Steve Jankowski, Jack Hoban
Arranged By (Horns) – George Naha, Steve Jankowski
Arranged By (Horns) – Steve Jankowski (Track 5)
Arranged By (Background Vocals) – Emily Bidinger
Mixed By – Steve Jankowski
Recorded By – Tim Pannella, Steve Jankowski
Mixed At Lakehouse Studio, Asbury Park, NJ
Mixed At Jankland Recording, Wall, NJ
Recorded At Lakehouse Studio, Asbury Park, NJ
Phonographic Copyright P-Vine Records
Copyright P-Vine Records
Arranged By (Horns) – George Naha, Steve Jankowski
Arranged By (Horns) – Steve Jankowski (Track 5)
Arranged By (Background Vocals) – Emily Bidinger
Mixed By – Steve Jankowski
Recorded By – Tim Pannella, Steve Jankowski
Mixed At Lakehouse Studio, Asbury Park, NJ
Mixed At Jankland Recording, Wall, NJ
Recorded At Lakehouse Studio, Asbury Park, NJ
Phonographic Copyright P-Vine Records
Copyright P-Vine Records