Multitrack Master has 1 isolated track featuring Bernard Purdie, with the drums heard on its own. Start with Steely Dan on Bernard Purdie drum tracks, then read the Bernard Purdie bio and discography below.
Bernard Purdie isolated tracks on Multitrack Master
| Song | Isolated parts |
|---|---|
| Steely Dan on Bernard Purdie drum tracks | multitrack |
About Bernard Purdie
Bernard Purdie is the most recorded drummer of all time with a very extensive discography that spans far beyond his own gigs as a lead artist.
He began his career doing sessions with Mickey and Sylvia in New York City and he was eventually contracted to play with James Brown.
He also worked with multiple other big name acts such as Aretha Franklin, B.B. King, Hall & Oats, Steely Dan, and more throughout his career that continues on today.
Bernard Purdie at a glance
Genre
Rock, R&B, Funk, Soul
Labels
A&M
Atco
EMI
Capitol
Official website
https://www.bernardpurdie.com/
Discography
Soul Drums (Date, 1968)
Purdie Good! (Prestige, 1971) [note: reissued as Legends of Acid Jazz: Bernard Purdie in 1996]
Stand by Me (Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get) (Mega Records [in the ‘Flying Dutchman Series’], 1972) with The Playboys
Soul Is… Pretty Purdie (Flying Dutchman, 1972; reissued on BGP/Ace in 2014)
Shaft (Prestige, 1973) recorded 1971 [note: reissued as Legends of Acid Jazz: Bernard Purdie in 1996]
Lialeh (Original Movie Soundtrack) (Bryan, 1974)
Delights of the Garden (Douglas/Celluloid, 1975) with The Last Poets
Purdie as a Picture (Kilmarnock, 1993) with Galt MacDermot’s New Pulse Jazz Band
Coolin’ ‘N Groovin’ (A Night at “On-Air”) (Lexington/West 47th, 1993)
Bernard Purdie’s Jazz Groove Sessions in Tokyo (Lexington/West 47th, 1993)
After Hours with The 3B’s (3B’s Music, 1993)
Soothin’ ‘N Groovin’ With The 3B’s (3B’s Music, 1994) with Houston Person
The Hudson River Rats (3B’s Music, 1995)
Fatback! The Jazz Funk Masters Featuring Bernard Purdie (Seven Seas, 1995)
Kick ‘N Jazz (Drum Beat Blocks, 1996)
Soul to Jazz I (Act, 1996) with The WDR Big Band
Soul to Jazz II (Act, 1997) with The WDR Big Band
In the Pocket (P-Vine, 1997)
Get It While You Can (3B’s Music, 1999) with The Hudson River Rats
The Masters of Groove Meet Dr. No (Jazzateria, 2001) with Reuben Wilson, Grant Green Jr., Tarus Mateen
King Of The Beat (3B’s Music, 2001)
Purdie Good Cookin’ (3B’s Music, 2003) with Purdie’s Powerhouse
The Godfathers of Groove (18th & Vine, 2007) with Reuben Wilson, Grant Green Jr., Jerry Jemmott [note: originally released as The Masters of Groove]
The Godfathers of Groove 3 (18th & Vine, 2009) with Reuben Wilson, Grant Green Jr., Bill Easley
Jersey Blue (Running Rogue, 2009) with Gene McCormick, Jack Hoban
Selling It Like It Is (Cadence Jazz, 2013) with David Haney; recorded 2009
Cool Down (Sugar Road, 2018)
Bernard Purdie’s discography as sideman extends far beyond this and includes too much to list here.
Bernard Purdie isolated tracks: FAQ
What Bernard Purdie isolated tracks are on Multitrack Master?
There are 1, including Steely Dan on Bernard Purdie drum tracks. Each page lets you hear the isolated parts on their own.
Which parts of Bernard Purdie songs can I hear isolated?
The Bernard Purdie tracks here include drums, depending on the song. See the table above for the parts on each track.
Can I make my own Bernard Purdie isolated tracks?
Yes. Free AI stem-separation tools can split most songs into vocals, drums, bass and other parts. Our isolated tracks guide explains how.
Want to make your own isolated track of any song? See our guide: Isolated Tracks: What They Are, Where They Come From and How to Make Your Own. Missing a song? Suggest it here.