Stand By Me Whatcha See Is Watcha Get

Description

You’ve heard Bernard “Pretty” Purdie drumming on more albums than you can count. In addition to releasing around thirty albums as a bandleader and serving as musical director for Aretha Franklin, Purdie has played on records by Miles Davis, Herbie Mann, King Curtis, Tom Rush, Albert Ayler, James Brown, Wilson Pickett, Roberta Flack, Cat Stevens, Todd Rundgren, Steely Dan, Al Green... And that’s just a glimpse! He also invented “The Purdie Shuffle,” by playing triplets on a halftime backbeat, among other rhythmic innovations. This rare 1972 record is only the third he recorded as a leader and, unsurprisingly, he is surrounded by an exceptional cast of musicians, including guitarist Cornell Dupree, bassist Chuck Rainey, keyboardist Harold Wheeler, trumpeter Snooky Young, and reed player Seldon Powell. Needless to say, it’s a funky and eclectic affair, with plenty of great breakbeats, highlighted by the proto-rap song “Artificialness” featuring Gil Scott-Heron! Delivered in the original artwork of the gatefold cover, too. Digging enthusiasts will want to get their hands on this one!