Bernard Purdie Soul Jazz Quartet

Bernard Purdie began hitting cans with sticks and learned the elements of drumming techniques after overhearing lessons being given by Leonard Heywood. He later took lessons from Heywood and played in Heywood's big band. Since then, this living legend has been a regular guest in the studios of Jazz, Soul, and Rock stars such as Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis, Steely Dan, Hall & Oates, and Larry Coryell. At 72 years old, Purdie has laid down the beat on over 3000 albums to date. Colleagues describe his style as the "funkiest soul beat" in the business, and Purdie has never limited his talents to the realm of Jazz but rather has consistently sought out new musical experiences beyond it's borders.