Amen Corner
The John Wright Trio – South Side Soul – Prestige
Today I don’t have a gospel album lined up. There are some nice ones in the pipeline – Julius Brockington & The Family Tree, Spencer Jackson with Phil Cohran, a funky album by the Staple Singers that I never see anywhere… you know the usual. But ttday I want to play a jazz LP.
South Side Soul by The John Wright Trio is deeply rooted in blues sediment but reaches to the gospel heights. This LP is Saturday Night and Sunday Morning; the get down, the confession, and overall, the joyous celebration of life. They may say The Devil Is In The Details, but God resides in the nuances. Each song is named after a corner of South Side Chicago, from the grace of “47th And Calumet” to the slow creep of “La Salle St. After Hours”. Wright is backed by Wendell Roberts on upright and Walter McCants on drums.
Walking the line between sin and sacred. That’s what I’m about today. Moderation. I might get myself saved yet – but not before I enjoy my scotch, dance with my woman and play my music a little bit louder than I’m used to. We don’t even have to leave the house. This morning I threw on some nice duds and got out into the brisk air, and it felt good… maybe one of these days you’ll catch me a few seats down the pew. Maybe.
God Is Love
Jonny
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Track list below the fold.
1. South Side Soul
2. 47th And Calumet
3. La Salle St. After Hours
4. 63rd And Cottage Grove
5. 35th St. Blues
6. Sin Corner
7. Amen Corner