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Tiger Bill Reviews Bernard "Pretty" Purdie's Educational Videos 3-Video Set
I've been a fan of Bernard Purdie's since I first heard him play with greats like Aretha Franklin and King Curtis. That was more than three decades ago. Since then, you could say he has recorded a few records A few thousand. Enough to earn him the title of "World's Most Recorded Drummer." As if that wasn't enough, this legendary talent has now produced a set of videos that not only educate but entertain as well. There are three volumes to the complete set, which was filmed live in Japan at a series of concerts, club dates, and master classes. (Portions of the audio include Japanese interpretation.) When I first got these videos, I couldn't wait to check them out. What follows is my detailed review of each volume, one by one.
The Most Important Educational Function with Bernard "Pretty" Purdie in Japan 2000: Volume 1 The first volume is divided into four sections:
Performance Streaming audio sample of Funky Donkey Next, BP plays Blues Town with his entire band. Tips & Techniques Bass player Roy Bennett jumps in and starts playing and singing the up tempo, funky Sex Machine and then goes into This is a Man's World, which starts as a slow R&B and shifts into up-tempo funk. Back in Love Again, featuring Rob Paparozzi on vocal, brings us back to an R&B groove. Ask the Groove Maker Body Percussion
The Most Important Educational Function with Bernard "Pretty" Purdie in Japan 2000: Volume 2 The second volume is also divided into four sections:
Performance Ask the Groove Maker & Tips and Techniques Streaming audio sample of BP then launches into a demonstration of various "time" grooves starting with his famous funk time, moving into a Latin feel, and finally into a slow 12/8 R&B. BP demonstrates his famous Purdie Shuffle to the tune Who's Been Talkin' on the drum set without musical accompaniment, and also in a shuffle duet with drummer playing a Japanese drum. Body Percussion
The Most Important Educational Function with Bernard "Pretty" Purdie in Japan 2000: Volume 3 The third volume is divided into five sections:
Performance Ask the Groove Maker The Art of the Groove Ask the Groove Maker Technical Parts Streaming audio sample of Purdie Shuffle BP discusses his cymbal setup, using 13" hi-hats, 22" crash-ride, 20" china, 18" crash-ride, and 8" splash cymbal, and the importance of choosing cymbals that match. Body Percussion Finale Video Series Credits The Bottom Line For me, the highlights of the three videos were BP's performances with the band and the demonstrations of his approach to drumming. Overall, I felt that the three videos could have contained more Q&As and less Percussion Kids. The bottom line is that every drummer needs to own at least one of the videos, as Bernard "Pretty" Purdie is one of the all-time greats and a true master of the Groove. You'll learn a lot, just by listening to the man play. Each video retails for $39.95. If you can afford to buy only one, I highly recommend volume three. That was my personal favorite because I felt that it gave the greatest insight into the man himself, and contained the most detailed information on his playing style. These videos are available directly from Bernard Purdie's Web site (see the sidebar) and are also now available all together in one DVD. Until next time: Keep groovin' and Stay loose.
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