The John Wright Trio - South Side Soul
Piano – John Wright
Bass – Wendell Roberts
Drums – Walter McCants
Written by Esmond Edwards (A1), John Wright (A2, A4), Armond Jackson (A3, B2), Wendell Roberts (B1, B3)
1 LP, standard sleeve by Stoughton Printing Co.
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Record Technology Incorporated
Label : Craft Recordings - Original Jazz Classics Series
Original Label : Prestige
Recorded August 30, 1960 at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Engineered by Rudy Van Gelder
Produced by Esmond Edwards
Mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio
Liner Notes by LeRoi Jones
Photography by Esmond Edwards
Originally released in 1960
Reissued in June 2024
Tracks:
Side A:
- Freight Trane
- I Never Knew
- Lyresto
Side B:
- Why Was I Born?
- Big Paul
Reviews:
“John Wright, who is now quite obscure, recorded five albums during 1960-62 that emphasized the souful side of hard bop. In a trio with bassist Wendell Roberts and drummer Walter McCants on his debut session (which has been reissued on CD), Wright performs seven of his originals, all of which have something to do with Chicago. On titles such as "South Side Soul," "Salle St. After Hours" and "Amen Corner," Wright plays soulfully while swinging.” AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow
Ratings :
AllMusics : 4 / 5 ; Discogs : 4.83 / 5