Bernard Wright (November 16, 1963 – May 19, 2022) was an American funk and jazz keyboardist and singer who began his career as a session musician and later released four solo albums.
GRP Records signed him in 1981 and released his debut album 'Nard, tracks from which were prominently sampled in hits by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Skee-Lo, and LL Cool J.[6] The album was re-released in 2001.[7] He followed with Funky Beat (1983) on Arista and Mr. Wright (1985) on Manhattan Records. The latter of these albums included his biggest R&B appearance, "Who Do You Love", for which a video was made that is featured in the title sequence of Video Music Box.[8] In 1990 he released the gospel album Fresh Hymns, followed by Brand New Gospel Format in 1991, and Fresh Hymns II in 1992. He released an album with Sadao Watanabe, titled Go Straight Ahead' N Make A Left, in 1997. In 2000 he formed a trio with Alfredo Elias and Damon Banks and released the album Back To Our Roots.[9]
Bernard Wright died on May 19, 2022, at the age of 58, after being hit by a car while crossing a street in Dallas. He was married to Anita Wright for nearly 40 years and is survived by his children Bernard Jr., Christopher, and Victoria Wright.[12]
^"Sunday Selection: LL Cool J and Bernard Wright - "Who Do You Love?"". Hip-Hop News, Rumors, Rap Music & Videos |AllHipHop. 27 December 2009. Retrieved 2015-11-21.
bernard, wright, this, article, about, american, singer, northern, irish, footballer, footballer, english, footballer, bernie, wright, november, 1963, 2022, american, funk, jazz, keyboardist, singer, began, career, session, musician, later, released, four, sol. This article is about the American singer For the Northern Irish footballer see Bernard Wright footballer For the English footballer see Bernie Wright Bernard Wright November 16 1963 May 19 2022 was an American funk and jazz keyboardist and singer who began his career as a session musician and later released four solo albums Bernard WrightAlso known asNardBorn 1963 11 16 November 16 1963Jamaica Queens New York U S DiedMay 19 2022 2022 05 19 aged 58 Dallas Texas U S GenresGospel Post disco Contemporary R amp BOccupation s Musician singer songwriterInstrument s KeyboardsYears active1980 2022LabelsManhattan EMI RecordsArista GRP MCA Records Contents 1 Biography 2 Discography 2 1 Albums 2 2 Singles 3 ReferencesBiography EditWright was born in Jamaica Queens New York 1 In the liner notes to his debut album Nard he stated that his mother is Lessie Wright 2 His godmother was singer Roberta Flack 3 He attended the High School of Performing Arts in New York 4 His classmates included writer Carl Hancock Rux and gospel recording artist Desiree Coleman Jackson He was offered a slot touring with Lenny White when he was 13 and he played with Tom Browne at the age of 16 5 GRP Records signed him in 1981 and released his debut album Nard tracks from which were prominently sampled in hits by Dr Dre Snoop Dogg Skee Lo and LL Cool J 6 The album was re released in 2001 7 He followed with Funky Beat 1983 on Arista and Mr Wright 1985 on Manhattan Records The latter of these albums included his biggest R amp B appearance Who Do You Love for which a video was made that is featured in the title sequence of Video Music Box 8 In 1990 he released the gospel album Fresh Hymns followed by Brand New Gospel Format in 1991 and Fresh Hymns II in 1992 He released an album with Sadao Watanabe titled Go Straight Ahead N Make A Left in 1997 In 2000 he formed a trio with Alfredo Elias and Damon Banks and released the album Back To Our Roots 9 Wright also appeared on recordings by musicians including Miami Mike Devine Pennington Doug E Fresh Cameo Bobby Brown Pieces of a Dream Charles Earland Marcus Miller and Miles Davis 10 After his recording days Wright continued playing keyboards in Dallas where he mentored younger artists 11 Bernard Wright died on May 19 2022 at the age of 58 after being hit by a car while crossing a street in Dallas He was married to Anita Wright for nearly 40 years and is survived by his children Bernard Jr Christopher and Victoria Wright 12 Discography EditSource 13 Albums Edit Year Title US USR amp B USJazz1981 Nard 116 53 71983 Funky Beat 58 1985 Mr Wright 25 1990 Fresh Hymns 1991 Brand New Gospel Format 1992 Fresh Hymns II Singles Edit Year Title USR amp B USDance1981 Just Chillin Out 33 85 Haboglabotribin 78 1982 Won t You Let Me Love You 88 1983 Funky Beat 39 1985 Who Do You Love 6 44 After You 23 Yo Nard References Edit Decurtis Anthony March 23 1997 Two Seasoned Voices Together Raised for a Cause New York Times Liner notes Nard Arista Records 1981 Mya Abraham Bernard Wright Funk And Jazz Singer And Godson Of Roberta Flack Dead At 58 Vibe com May 20 2022 Retrieved May 21 2022 Fiorello laguardia alumni Archived from the original on April 8 2014 Retrieved November 20 2015 Bernard Wright at AllMusic Sunday Selection LL Cool J and Bernard Wright Who Do You Love Hip Hop News Rumors Rap Music amp Videos AllHipHop 27 December 2009 Retrieved 2015 11 21 Bernard Wright Nard remaster Discogs Retrieved 2015 11 20 The Wright Stuff Nielsen Business Media Inc 1985 12 21 Lopez Jeff 2000 03 25 Bernard Wright returns with jazz trio Too BAD Juna debut Nielsen Business Media Inc Bernard Wright performance credits Discogs Retrieved 2015 11 20 Quinn Peter 9 November 2014 10 Questions for Musician Michael League Theartsdesk com Retrieved 2015 11 20 In Memoriam Funk jazz legend Bernard Wright dies at 58 Defender Network May 25 2002 Retrieved October 27 2022 Bernard Wright Discogs Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Bernard Wright amp oldid 1132987037, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
