In November 1967, “Date” label released “Soul Drums”, the debut Bernard “Pretty” Purdie album. It was recorded in 1967, in New York City, and was produced by David Kapralik and Ken Williams.

Personnel:

• Bernard “Pretty” Purdie – drums, shouting vocals
• Seldon Powell – tenor saxophone, flute
• Buddy Lucas – tenor saxophone, flute, baritone saxophone, shouting vocals
• Billy Butler – guitar
• Eric Gale – guitar
• Richard Tee – piano, Hammond organ, arrangements
• Bob Bushnell – bass

Track listing:

All tracks by Bernard Purdie except where noted.

1. Soul Drums
2. Bee ‘N’ Tee – Bernard Purdie, Richard Tee
3. Caravan – Duke Ellington, Irving Mills, Juan Tizol
4. Soul Bossa Nova – Bernard Purdie, Richard Tee
5. Jimmy’s Back – Bernard Purdie, James Tyrell
6. Funky Donkey
7. Bill’s Groove
8. On the Outskirts of Minitown
9. Testifyin’ – Bernard Purdie, Richard Tee
10. Modern Jive – Bernard Purdie, Richard Tee
11. Blow Your Lid (But Watch Your Cool)