South Side Soul is the debut album by jazz pianist John Wright which was recorded in 1960 and released on the Prestige label.Prestige Records discography accessed November 30, 2018Fitzgerald, M. John Wright Leader Entry accessed November 30, 2018Jazzlists: Prestige Records 7000 series discography accessed November 30, 2018
Reception
Scott Yanow, reviewing this record for AllMusic, states: "John Wright, who is now quite obscure, recorded five albums during 1960-62 that emphasized the soulful side of hard bop. [...] Wright performs seven of his originals, all of which have something to do with Chicago. [...] Wright plays soulfully while swinging."
Track listing "South Side Soul" (Esmond Edwards) – 5:02 "47th and Calumet" (John Wright) – 3:57 "La Salle St After Hours" (Armond Jackson) – 5:21 "63rd and Cottage Grove" (Wright) – 4:06 "35th St Blues" (Wendell Roberts) – 7:00 "Sin Corner" (Jackson) – 5:30 "Amen Corner" (Roberts) – 5:30
Personnel Performance John Wright - piano Wendell Roberts - bass Walter McCants - drums
Production Esmond Edwards – supervision Rudy Van Gelder – engineer
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