Bernard Purdie "Testify" CD
★Supervision and commentary: Kanazawa Toshikazu (Light Mellow)
★ Exclusively released on CD in Japan
The latest solo album by the indisputable groove master Bernard Purdie, who is said to be the drummer who has participated in the most recordings in the world, is available exclusively in Japan on CD! A superb soul, blues and jazz album with a skilled groove!
The drum master Pardi is not limited to Dachi-chi. His first new album in six years, his first since turning 80, condenses the adult side of Pardi's diverse grooves, from R&B to jazz, AOR, and bossa nova. It is an ambitious work with vocal tracks throughout, featuring guests Bill Champlin, Robben Ford, Chuck Rainey, and Christian McBride." -- Hisakazu Kanazawa
The unique groove created by the rich drums promises a blissful time. This is the essence of vocal accompaniment drums. An exceptional new album from Purdy, now in his 80s.
■Track list
- 1. Ain't You No Shame (feat. Rob Paparozzi & Vaneese Thomas)
- 2. I Got The Blues (feat. Roy Bennet, Robben Ford & Chuck Rainey)
- 3. Sea And You And Me (feat. Stephane San Juan & Emanuelle Arajo)
- 4. Testify (feat. Gene McCormick, Paul Shaffer & Robben Ford)
- 5. Ain't I The Fool (feat. Jack Hoban)
- 6. Chance For Love (feat. John Korba & Christian McBride)
- 7. Stay (feat. Bill Champlin & Paul Nowinski)
- 8. Halfway To The Moon (feat. Nicolas Bearde)
- 9. Rio Love Affair (feat. Stephane San Juan & Steve Jankowski)
- 10. Night Shift (feat. Roy Bennet & Kenny Black)
- 11. Your Father's Revolution (feat. Walter Parks)
