Bernard "Pretty" Purdie
R&B drummer Bernard Purdie was born in Maryland in 1939. He began his life in
music playing the drums at an early age. He joined several bands playing country
and carnival music and developed his interest in different styles and genres.
Relocating to New York at the age of 19 he met and performed with Lonnie
Youngblood, King Curtis and Buddy Lucas. Earning a reputation as a session
musician, he worked with James Brown and Aretha Franklin. He became Franklin's
musical director in 1970 and played in her band The King Pins; he also performed
on her track 'Rock Steady'. With more ...
StardustCarrie Smith, Houston Person, Bucky Pizzarelli, Jerome Richardson, Brian Torff, Bernard "Pretty" Purdie and Bross Townsend
Family Fugue
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Montego BayBernard "Pretty" Purdie
Purdie Good!
Land Of 1000 DancesBernard "Pretty" Purdie
Soul to Jazz
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SuperstitionBernard "Pretty" Purdie
Sol Mestizo
6:08
Count Your BlessingsGuru, Bernard "Pretty" Purdie and Brian Holt
Jazzmatazz - Vol. 2 - The New Reality
4:02
My One and Only LoveCarrie Smith, Bucky Pizzarelli, Jerome Richardson, Brian Torff, Bernard "Pretty" Purdie and Bross Townsend
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