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Album · 1973

Shaft

by Bernard Purdie

Released
1973
Label
Prestige
Catalogue no.
PR 10038
Tracklist
6 tracks
Length
31:30
Country
US

“Shaft” is an album by Bernard Purdie, released in 1973 on Prestige. The original release has 6 tracks with a running time of 31:30. The line-up features Bernard “Pretty” Purdie (drums (drum set)), Charlie Brown (tenor saxophone), Danny Moore (trumpet), Gerry Thomas (trumpet) and Gordon Edwards (bass).

Who played on Shaft

  • Bernard “Pretty” Purdie drums (drum set) all tracks
  • Charlie Brown tenor saxophone all tracks
  • Danny Moore trumpet all tracks
  • Gerry Thomas trumpet all tracks
  • Gordon Edwards bass all tracks
  • Neal Creque electric piano all tracks
  • Norman Pride congas all tracks
  • Willie Bridges tenor saxophone all tracks

Tracklist

  1. A1 Theme From Shaft — Isaac Hayes 5:56
  2. A2 Way Back Home — Wilton Felder 5:32
  3. A3 Attica 4:17
  4. B1 Changes — Buddy Miles 4:58
  5. B2 Summer Melody 6:31
  6. B3 Butterfingers 4:15

Production

  • Bob Porter producer
  • Rudy van Gelder recording

More albums by Bernard Purdie

Soul Drums 1968 · Date Purdie Good! 1971 · Prestige Soul Is… Pretty Purdie 1972 · Flying Dutchman Lialeh 1974 · Bryan Records
Delights of the Garden 1977
Coolin’ ‘n Groovin’ 1994
Master Drummers, Volume 1 1995
Jazz Groove Sessions in Tokyo 1995 · Live
Master Drummers, Volume Two 1996
Soul to Jazz 1996
Soul to Jazz II 1997
The Godfathers of Groove 2006

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Shaft?

The line-up of Shaft includes Bernard “Pretty” Purdie (drums (drum set)), Charlie Brown (tenor saxophone), Danny Moore (trumpet), Gerry Thomas (trumpet), Gordon Edwards (bass), Neal Creque (electric piano), Norman Pride (congas) and Willie Bridges (tenor saxophone).

Which label released Shaft?

Shaft was released in 1973 on Prestige (PR 10038).

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