The Purity of the Turf is a studio album led by American jazz pianist Ethan Iverson.

[1][2] The Guardian's John Fordham called it "An album of delightfully rugged character, as might be expected from the lineup".

[3] DownBeat reviewer Bob Doerschuk said "all three musicians conspire to create a landmark session, one that targets both the visceral pleasures of swing and more cerebral levels of appreciation".

West wrote, "the fun of listening to The Purity of the Turf is in the anticipation of Iverson throwing such wrenches into the works ...

The album’s repertoire of standards and how he reorients them toward his own twisty concept comprise its considerable pleasure".