Title: Testify Artist: Bernard Purdie Label: P-Vine Product Type: VINYL LP UPC: 4995879075760 Genre: Jazz Release Date: 2025-12-12 Number of Discs: 1
Legendary drummer Bernard Purdie returns with his first new album in six years-and his first as an octogenarian. This ambitious all-vocal album showcases Purdie's rich and versatile grooves, spanning R&B, jazz, AOR, and bossa nova, distilling the essence of his sophisticated rhythm. Featuring an all-star lineup including Bill Champlin, Robben Ford, Chuck Rainey, and Christian McBride, this album is a masterclass in groove-driven musicianship. With his signature deep and soulful drumming, Purdie delivers an unparalleled rhythmic experience that guarantees pure bliss. This is the ultimate essence of drum accompaniment-an extraordinary new album from the one and only Bernard Purdie, proving that age is just a number.
Tracks: 1.1 Ain't You No Shame (Feat. Rob Paparozzi ; Vaneese Thomas) 1.2 I Got the Blues (Feat. Roy Bennet, Robben Ford ; Chuck Rainey) 1.3 Sea and You and Me (Feat. Stephane San Juan ; Emanuelle Araujo) 1.4 Testify (Feat. Gene McCormick, Paul Shaffer ; Robben Ford) 1.5 Stay (Feat. Bill Champlin ; Paul Nowinski) 1.6 Ain't I the Fool (Feat. Jack Hoban) 1.7 Chance for Love (Feat. John Korba ; Christian McBride) 1.8 Halfway to the Moon (Feat. Nicolas Bearde) 1.9 Night Shift (Feat. Roy Bennet ; Kenny Black)
