Inside The Purdie Shuffle

I just love great drummers. Who doesn't? Bernard Purdie is one of most influential drummers on the planet, and a good deal of that is thanks to his "Purdie Shuffle." Here's a blast from the past as the man himself explains just how it's done. Note his impeccable time and feel.

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The Purdie Shuffle

We talked about legendary James Brown and Steely Dan drummer Bernard Purdie and his "Purdie Shuffle" beat a couple times this week, so here's an explanation of just what it is from the man himself.

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"Home At Last" - Steely Dan

Here's a great excerpt from the Classic Albums television series that featured Steely Dan's Aja album. Aja was a giant hit for the band where they cemented their credentials as a hybrid - not quite rock and yet not quite jazz either. This cut is about the song "Home At Last" which features the great drummer Bernard Purdie. Check out his explanation of the famous "Purdie Shuffle" towards the end. You don't have to be a drummer to appreciate his fabulous groove.

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