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]

South Side Soul
Studio album by John Wright Trio
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
John Wright chronology
South Side Soul (1960) Nice 'n' Tasty (1961)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[4]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[5]

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."[4]

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

References