David T Walker & Bernard Purdie What's going on

Shibuya Tokyo,1993

[@familytreemusic]

those are musician's musicians.... they will never be household names but they will always get the respect they deserve among those who know

[@ntdawg]

David's sense of timing and phrasing is amazing. I'd love to see some of the shredders play with this much musicality.

[@bhutchin1996]

David T Walker is an American treasure. About 10 years ago he played on Ed Motta's AOR album and sat in while Ed sang "Dondi". Very unmistakable style.

[@Odawg96]

One of my favorite guitarists and biggest influences...DAVID T!!! You know the sound; you know the songs: "If You Think You're Lonely Now"; Anita Baker's "Angel"; Gerald Levert's "Pop Goes My Mind"...and a whole slew of Barry White, Marvin Gaye, and Crusaders songs.

[@Sau-to8rw]

When Walker , Rainey , Purdie get together like this track , it screams Smoothness 🔥🔥

[@sunsetghoul3760]

Still listening to the best guys groove in June of 2021

[@fic1990]

what a drummer Bernard Purdie

[@chicagosaxsam]

Pure soul, This Man is more than A Musician he Is The Music it's a state of Elevation When the Human and the Spirit Being become One, music is a Living Spirit Being! Blessings Brother D

[@7ceztexh]

He is one of the very underrated guitarists, indeed. Listen to the tone. So funky and so cool.

[@graciegolden2290]

So beautiful, so soulful.

[@Rhuarc]

Im a guitar player and Im paying attention to Mr. Purdie and the groove he's layin. DAMN!!

[@flaviafriedl8639]

Fantastic sound!! Thank you for your melodies and style Mr. Walker.

[@jazzyworld1]

David T. Walker's guitar is amazing!!

[@philbx1]

Not only one of the greatest guitar players, but one of the most caring and generous persons in the world. My thanks David.

[@auggiediaz5590]

Cool sound, you did this tune on one of your first ablums along with " never can say goodbye " but haven't loss a step still have that smooth sound. May the Lord always bless that sound....

[@MrQStew]

anyone else diggin the way purdie is layin down a nice beat?

[@christopherleodaniels7203]

what on earth!!!?? he's making that guitar sing words. i swear it's like i'm hearing words. amazing!!!

[@tysoncoleman7387]

I stumbled on David t walker looking at tighten up and these videos came up , I'm so late on Mr walker but hey I'm here love to hear him play THANKS FOR IT ALL, I'm going to start playing again and take back what the devil stoled from me , THANKS FOR IT ALL

[@AndruhaUkraine]

Great musician! Love his unique style of playing! Thank you!

[@stillphil]

hey christopherpwalker I thank GOD for your Uncle David. This is one of the most incredible performances on the internet. The definition of SOUL.

[@ogkeedah]

I've been loving him since 1970....Big time!!!

[@Odawg96]

Come to think of it, David T. is also the lead guitarist on the 1974 MARVIN GAYE LIVE ALBUM! He does some great playing on the show opening tune, and does some great playing on THIS song which closed that album. In fact, that trill that he hits at 3:58? He does it at the very end of "What's Going On?" on that live album.

[@antoinettekincherlow8640]

Been into David since the 70's,

[@mfc1965]

It's all about their version of a classic. World class!

[@eurocinemafunkstamatics]

Great stuff, David T Walker deservers much wider recognition.

[@tadz77]

absolutely groooooooooove!!!!......FANTASTIC!!

[@cycocipodup]

przepiękne i ten groove Bernarda. poezja

[@partaker777]

No one holds the pocket better than Purdie!!

[@earlaguigui4030]

An awesome and talented guitarist!!

[@vhollund]

Match made in heaven

[@musicanico51]

MERAVIGLIOSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@lawrencepleasants7716]

What a gift to interpret a classic with such heart and soul. You are what makes me look forward to some music in my life daily. Thanks

[@ntdawg]

How is David T Walker not a house hold name? What an amazing talent!

[@rachiddjelid2407]

Yes good music vibrations

[@greyjay9202]

As he has said about himself, he speaks his truth with that guitar. It is his voice. Just wonderful.

[@clemsontigz1]

Damn that snare on that drum kit is fkn nuclear . This is called getting in tha pocket . Yess

[@gmanjam]

this was sweet!!! i also like the nod to Erroll Garner and Lennon/McCartney that he slips in during his improvised solo in the second half of the performance. just beautiful!

[@geneleoneii3013]

Love the 'Misty' chord melody reference at the end XD

[@gittahfiend]

my favorite studio guitarist.

[@Agnos66]

Great Pretty Purdie !

[@tsjoencinema]

Very good sound

[@mikekasten7259]

Your music is so relaxing. So light, wonderful

[@leahwatford7449]

Amazing!

[@Aardvarked88]

thank you very much

[@d13flat5]

Wow, I love Davids playing!!!!!

[@VanCephus]

He played Giant Steps for me after a rehearsal for Aretha Franklin.

[@DJ.JAZZCRUSADER]

♪♪♪ simply amazing!

[@dahudge14]

this guy can make the guitar sing. Awesome!

[@2000tjh]

I stumbled across Mr. Walker's music accidentally. I was reading an obituary for Jim McCrary this morning. He was a photographer for A&M Records and in looking at his portfolio I saw this picture of a guitarist with a big afro that had be taken in the 70's. So being the jazz and blues freak that I am I had to do a search and here I am. I must say Mr. Walker I am just stunned. I may not be able to buy your cd's but I will spend the rest of my morning downloading your mp3's. I love the internet.

[@bobgure]

Nice, deep groove. Oooom. yeah. thanks for posting.

[@dirtpipedan]

these guys are awesome. bernard purdie.. inventor of groovin.

[@esgito1]

Que elegancia acariciando la guitarra

[@robertoporzio6137]

simply heart and soul ¡¡¡ that`what i call playing with balls ¡¡¡

[@YYY-mj3uf]

amazing sound

[@primissimokiwi]

hah, great rendition of a classic from Mr. David T. Walker, easily the most soulful guitar player I ever heard. What a groove, and what a tone! Subtle and powerful, crystal-clear and warm at the same time. With a little help from his friend "Pretty" Purdie, I see... Thanks a lot for posting it!

[@TelePrinceton]

Badass.

[@Sebassplayer1978]

pure jewel...

[@juddman18]

always has been a mystery to me as to why the best music can often be the hardest to find, sad state our music industry is in when most people will never get to experience real music

[@robertdegiro]

there are many and very good ones in this genre try john tropea

[@gmmmorrison]

Oh!Fantastic! Deep and hot! Thank you for update

[@zentra2009]

최고야 최고 최고

[@diegorandi]

great feeling!!

[@GPT719]

Christopher, Your uncle is a great guitarist. I've seen him some years back,playing with the Crusaders.

[@gloritacorazon]

....MOST EXCELLENT SWIG!!!!

[@cratenerd]

Great vid. He did a medley of this song and Ain't No Sunshine on Soul Is. A Song For Aretha gives me chills every time I play it. Highly recommended if you don't have a copy already.

[@9boatsatsara177]

perfect groove \m/

[@MikeKobb]

Oh, I see. Okay, thanks for the pointer to the album.

[@AntonioBetancourt48]

en estos momentos agradables...

[@maidoodesu]

cool ! ですね.

[@HammondB200]

i really dig his groove

[@MikeKobb]

I'll answer my own question. The video is called "Coolin' 'n Groovin'", and is available from the Japanese Amazon web site as a region-free DVD. I got my copy a few days ago, and it hasn't left my player. Fantastic show.

[@hebronsawyers]

The guy on the guitar is really feeling it :P Purdie owns! ThAt ScReAmInG Is As AnOyInG As ThIs TeXt...

[@washington1]

legend

[@niknakzcat]

nice guitar playing my friend bernard purdie on drums

[@NJCycleDude]

one word...... Groovin'

[@grooveskin]

can yall feel that groove

[@MeAndTheBoys_]

Best and most accurate comment in utube about state of music today.Wow,that was some good stuff bro. Its a sad fact that most people wont ever experience music,they just have it in the background and they miss out the substance.All they hear and see is the production :( well anyways..Shalom to all :)

[@martinezlopez4699]

By FAR beyond everything »useless WORDS« can describe! Transcendence pure! Elysium is calling!!

[@waltercgi]

EPIC!!

[@jxw137]

haven't seen too many people who can play like that holding their pick that way

[@AllenPinchloaf]

Dang thats a deep soul pocket.

[@dayefchieu3802]

awesome live ! at 1:49, does anyone has heard something similar as this break ? seems very familiar to me, maybe sampled in to a song.

[@Troyfis]

sick

[@iamthe7thwalrus]

i can hear purdie laughing 'haha' as he is drumming

[@Ricky-Biancho]

feeling

[@loosestudios]

Thank for the info did not know About goes Levert's "pop goes my mind" Hear a little bit here

[@niknakzcat]

oh my god does it get any better?

[@guitarhoihoi]

melting

[@jazzyworld1]

Yes, it is. The title is "Coolin'N'Groovin'".

[@KeepinBuzzy]

Out of this world .. add Willie Weeks and Donny Hathaway and its possible that we would have world peace forever !

[@jodgey4]

4:44 - yes!

[@bebbh88]

David T Walker....PRESS ON !!

[@YoungBrando25]

Always in the pocket, bernard purdie!

[@stringriffer00]

i agree \m/

[@linglingrunrun1950]

超～懐かしい！！この前の日の方がバリバリ良かったんだよな。 ホーンセクションはメロメロだし、パーディは「デュプリー」居ないから自己中だしさぁ、（リークしたのパーディだろ！） デイヴィッドは「気合」で「押し潰されなかった」んだよ。 N.Y.の擦れっ枯らしとL.A.のビジネスなんだよな。

[@oillamm]

ooohhhh si

[@alonsoxplod]

Does anybody has the song STREET LIFE from album THOUGHTS , please send me a message PLEASEEE

[@cratenerd]

There is no video for the studio version I mentioned. I was just asking people to check it out since people like this version. I've searched youtube and got 0 results.

[@haroldh8]

What chall know bout davey T

[@MikeKobb]

Does anybody know what the source of this video is? I'd love to get a DVD.

[@HammondB200]

And amp what amp is he using? Polytone? JC?