An expert negotiator, he went to bat for stars as big as James Brown and Muddy Waters, but he also clawed back royalties for countless forgotten artists who’d never gotten their due.
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The life of John Wright, the Chicago jazz pianist they call “South Side Soul”
John Wright has lost three wives and his eyesight, but he still has his deep groove, generous spirit, and countless friends, family, and fans.
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Chicago soul-jazz great John Wright warms things up for the Jazz Fest
The veteran pianist is part of a three-concert series at PianoForte leading up to the Chicago Jazz Festival next week.