Bernard Purdie & Roy Bennett || Live in Russia || V1 Battle 03.07.2016

Legendary drummer Bernard Purdie visited Hip Hop Festival in Russia, Saint-Petersburg

[lukewalters]

Legend has it that his left hand ghost notes still haunt that auditorium. Friggin what a legendary giant of a drummer. Thank you Mr. Purdie.

[ericcenteno]

These kids have no freakin' idea how blessed they are to have Pretty Purdie in the same zipcode much less to be basking in his presence!!

[hemnair]

There is just something natural and even comforting in a big man playing bass. So awesome to see two masters of their craft just having fun.

[dudersmart]

daamn Purdie is a sick drummer. A pleasure to watch

[joe]

Although Purdie is not far from his 80s, he still is the nonplusultra when it comes to groove, style and effective drumming. Every opened high-hat is more worthy than these double-bass-drum-weirdos. Purdie has class and taste. Go! Bernard!!

[alvarocordova]

Drum artistry : groove, musicality,
feel, time, syncopation, pocket Bernard Purdie has it all ! Real good
bass player.

[skychoyce]

The white guy at 6:51 started feeling it...lol

[sosmooth]

The best funky pocket drummer there has ever been. There probably not a drummer who has taken from Bernard Purdie. Really what funk and syncopation is all about.

[Greg-mfwm]

You 2 saved my night 😅 love 💞 you 2 jammin the coolest funk ✌️💞😆😎🎸

[REDD_BLITZ]

'Pretty' Burdie is an all around music treasure. The man's the real deal!!!

[dragonofelbereth]

His consistency with rim shots is amazing--look at how destroyed his stick is halfway down

[funklover]

Damn, these guys are so phonky! :D Steely Dan, James and Aretha knew, why they wanted Bernard. :)

[TheDoctor]

This audience does not understand the gravitas of the event they were at.

[nero]

The way all of ‘em vibe to that jam! I love it!

[urh]

You dont need gear for a groove as tight as... I don't even know what. Look at all the kids with their finest K constantinoples etc.. Purdie's groovin with B8:s

[uapyro]

Look at his left hand, stick is reversed for that "pop" snare. Never see anyone in 2019 playing like this. A true legend of his trade.

[stillyes]

Absolute class act. So talented. Brilliant.

[Don-mwrb]

This video shows why I hate the current culture. Everybody tries to be cool and for what!! It’s ok to express yourself outwardly and nod your head or shake your body. This performance was groovy

[stone.]

Purdy's groove at 8:23 is so sweet!

[tylerworley]

Just awesome thanks for the lesson fellas.