Bernard Purdie interviewed by Monk Rowe, West Orange, New Jersey, July 30, 2003 [transcript]

Table of Contents: Biography -- Ego and power issues in the music business/First mentor Leonard Haywood -- Difficulties caused by having strong opinions/Instincts of a producer/Bucky Pizzarelli -- Describes a typical recording session -- Important recording sessions : "Love is strange" and "Just one look"/Tempers and overtime sessions -- Work with Aretha Franklin/Favorite rhythm section players -- Current state of music industry/Music technology pros and cons -- Problems, camaraderie with various artists -- About his nickname "Pretty".