South Side Soul Explained

South Side Soul
Type:	Studio
Artist:	John Wright Trio
Cover:	South Side Soul.jpg
Released:	1960
Recorded:	August 30, 1960
Studio:	Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	36:06
Label:	Prestige PRLP 7190
Producer:	Esmond Edwards
Chronology:	John Wright
Next Title:	Nice 'n' Tasty
Next Year:	1961

South Side Soul is the debut album by jazz pianist John Wright which was recorded in 1960 and released on the Prestige label.^{[1] [2] [3]}

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

1. "South Side Soul" (Esmond Edwards) – 5:02
2. "47th and Calumet" (John Wright) – 3:57
3. "La Salle St After Hours" (Armond Jackson) – 5:21
4. "63rd and Cottage Grove" (Wright) – 4:06
5. "35th St Blues" (Wendell Roberts) – 7:00
6. "Sin Corner" (Jackson) – 5:30
7. "Amen Corner" (Roberts) – 5:30

Personnel

Performance

• John Wright - piano
• Wendell Roberts - bass
• Walter McCants - drums

Production

• Esmond Edwards – supervision
• Rudy Van Gelder – engineer

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/prestige-records/catalog-7100-series/#prlp-7190 Prestige Records discography
2. Fitzgerald, M. John Wright Leader Entry accessed November 30, 2018
3. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Prestige_7150.htm Jazzlists: Prestige Records 7000 series discography