Right now, untold numbers are suffering just 700 miles away from us in Port Au Prince, Haiti, following catastrophic earthquakes that have left tens of thousands dead, and millions homeless and without food, water, security, or shelter in a nation that was already in the direst of straits. Some friends and I have started a drive to auction off records in exchange for donations instead of cash, and we want everyone to get involved!

Check the action out here:

http://waxidermy.com/bbs/viewforum.php?f=6

http://www.soulstrut.com/ubbthreads/postlist.php?Cat=0&Board=Haiti

For those of you with the resources, pleas buy a record or three, with the knowledge that 100% of the proceeds will go to Haiti. And if you’re tight for money (as too many of us are these days) please consider putting up a record of your own for auction. You can email me to find out how, or simply follow the links above.

Give thanks every day.
Jonny

A wonderful gospel mix by my man Leo, aka DJ El-V, one of Vermont’s finest collectors of gospel and soul LPs. Deep, mellow, uplifting vibe throughout. As I’m listening, man… parts of this mix are HEAVY. Some joints on here I need to track down for myself… heh heh. Enjoy!

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Track list below the fold.

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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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Two for your soul from The Gospel Storytellers, out of Bloomington, Illinois and St. Louis, Missouri. Rare LP that recently graced the confines of this shop (thanks to Carfagna for the hat tip). Word on the street is there might be a spare or two in the offing…

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Be well family.

Jonny