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{{Short description|American musician (1963–2022)}}
{{Short description|American musician (1963–2022)}}
{{about|the American singer|the Northern Irish footballer|Bernard Wright (footballer)|the English footballer|Bernie Wright}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
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| name = Bernard Wright
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| instrument = [[Keyboard instrument|Keyboards]]
| instrument = [[Keyboard instrument|Keyboards]]
| occupation = [[Musician]], [[singer]], [[songwriter]]
| occupation = [[Musician]], [[singer]], [[songwriter]]
| years_active = 1980 – 2022
| years_active = 1980–2022
| label = [[Manhattan Records|Manhattan]]/[[EMI|EMI Records]]<br>[[Arista Records|Arista]] • [[GRP Records|GRP]]/[[MCA Records]]
| label = [[Manhattan Records|Manhattan]]/[[EMI|EMI Records]]<br>[[Arista Records|Arista]] • [[GRP Records|GRP]]/[[MCA Records]]
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==Biography==
==Biography==
Wright was born in [[Jamaica, Queens]], [[New York (state)|New York]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1997/03/23/arts/two-seasoned-voices-together-raised-for-a-cause.html|title=Two Seasoned Voices, Together Raised for a Cause|last=Decurtis|first=Anthony|date=March 23, 1997|website=New York Times}}</ref> In the liner notes to his debut album ''[['Nard]]'', he stated that his mother is Lessie Wright.<ref>Liner notes, ''Nard''. [[Arista Records]], 1981.</ref> His [[Godparent|godmother]] was singer [[Roberta Flack]].<ref>[https://www.vibe.com/news/national/bernard-wright-dead-1234663868/ 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</ref>
Wright was born in [[Jamaica, Queens]], [[New York (state)|New York]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1997/03/23/arts/two-seasoned-voices-together-raised-for-a-cause.html|title=Two Seasoned Voices, Together Raised for a Cause|last=Decurtis|first=Anthony|date=March 23, 1997|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]}}</ref> In the liner notes to his debut album ''[['Nard]]'', he stated that his mother is Lessie Wright.<ref>{{cite av media notes|type=Liner notes|title='Nard|publisher=[[Arista Records]]|year=1981}}</ref> His [[Godparent|godmother]] was singer [[Roberta Flack]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.vibe.com/news/national/bernard-wright-dead-1234663868/|magazine=[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]]|first=Mya|last=Abraham|title=Bernard Wright, Funk and Jazz Singer and Godson of Roberta Flack, Dead at 58|date=May 20, 2022|accessdate=May 21, 2022}}</ref>


He attended the [[High School of Performing Arts]] in New York.<ref>{{Cite web|url =http://laguardiahs.org/alumni/|archive-url =https://archive.today/20140408163845/http://laguardiahs.org/alumni/|url-status =dead|archive-date =April 8, 2014|title =Fiorello laguardia alumni|access-date =November 20, 2015}}</ref> 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 (trumpeter)|Tom Browne]] at the age of 16.<ref name=OMG>[{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p12023/biography|pure_url=yes}} Bernard Wright] at [[AllMusic]]</ref>
He attended the [[High School of Performing Arts]] in New York.<ref>{{Cite web|url =http://laguardiahs.org/alumni/|archive-url =https://archive.today/20140408163845/http://laguardiahs.org/alumni/|url-status =dead|archive-date =April 8, 2014|title =Fiorello laguardia alumni|access-date =November 20, 2015}}</ref> 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 (trumpeter)|Tom Browne]] at the age of 16.<ref name=OMG>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/bernard-wright-mn0000057427#biography|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|first=Andy|last=Kellman|title=Bernard Wright Biography}}</ref>


[[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]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Sunday Selection: LL Cool J and Bernard Wright - "Who Do You Love?"|url = http://allhiphop.com/2009/12/27/sunday-selection-ll-cool-j-and-bernard-wright-who-do-you-love/|website = Hip-Hop News, Rumors, Rap Music & Videos {{!}}AllHipHop| date=27 December 2009 |access-date = 2015-11-21}}</ref> The album was re-released in 2001.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Bernard Wright - 'Nard (remaster)|url = http://www.discogs.com/Bernard-Wright-Nard/release/2393198|website = Discogs| date=24 October 2001 |access-date = 2015-11-20}}</ref> He followed with ''Funky Beat'' (1983) on [[Arista Records|Arista]] and ''[[Mr. Wright]]'' (1985) on [[Manhattan Records]]. The latter of these albums included his biggest [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs|R&B]] appearance, "[[Who Do You Love (Bernard Wright song)|Who Do You Love]]", for which a video was made that is featured in the title sequence of ''[[Video Music Box]]''.<ref>{{Cite book|title = The Wright Stuff|url = https://books.google.com/books?id=3yQEAAAAMBAJ|publisher = Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|date = 1985-12-21|language = en}}</ref> 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 (musician)|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''.<ref>{{Cite book|title = Bernard Wright returns with jazz trio Too BAD Juna debut.|url = https://books.google.com/books?id=sg4EAAAAMBAJ|publisher = Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|date = 2000-03-25|language = en|first = Jeff|last = Lopez}}</ref>
[[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]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Sunday Selection: LL Cool J and Bernard Wright - "Who Do You Love?"|url = http://allhiphop.com/2009/12/27/sunday-selection-ll-cool-j-and-bernard-wright-who-do-you-love/|website = Hip-Hop News, Rumors, Rap Music & Videos {{!}}AllHipHop| date=27 December 2009 |access-date = 2015-11-21}}</ref> The album was re-released in 2001. He followed with ''Funky Beat'' (1983) on [[Arista Records|Arista]] and ''[[Mr. Wright]]'' (1985) on [[Manhattan Records]]. The latter of these albums included his biggest [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs|R&B]] appearance, "[[Who Do You Love (Bernard Wright song)|Who Do You Love]]", for which a video was made that is featured in the title sequence of ''[[Video Music Box]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=The Wright Stuff|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3yQEAAAAMBAJ|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|date=1985-12-21|language=en|page=2|volume=97|issue=51|issn=0006-2510|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref> 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 (musician)|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''.<ref>{{Cite magazine|title=Bernard Wright returns with jazz trio Too BAD Juna debut.|url = https://books.google.com/books?id=sg4EAAAAMBAJ|publisher = Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|date = 2000-03-25|language = en|first = Jeff|last = Lopez|page=26|volume=112|issue=13|issn=0006-2510|magazine=Billboard}}</ref>


Wright also appeared on recordings by musicians including Miami Mike Devine Pennington, [[Doug E. Fresh]], [[Cameo (band)|Cameo]], [[Bobby Brown]], [[Pieces of a Dream (band)|Pieces of a Dream]], [[Charles Earland]], [[Marcus Miller]], and [[Miles Davis]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Bernard Wright (performance credits)|url = http://www.discogs.com/artist/64796-Bernard-Wright|website = Discogs|access-date = 2015-11-20}}</ref> After his recording days, Wright continued playing keyboards in [[Dallas]], where he mentored younger artists.<ref>{{Cite web|title = 10 Questions for Musician Michael League|url = http://www.theartsdesk.com/new-music/10-questions-musician-michael-league|website=Theartsdesk.com|access-date = 2015-11-20|last = Quinn|first = Peter| date=9 November 2014 }}</ref>
Wright also appeared on recordings by musicians including Miami Mike Devine Pennington, [[Doug E. Fresh]], [[Cameo (band)|Cameo]], [[Bobby Brown]], [[Pieces of a Dream (band)|Pieces of a Dream]], [[Charles Earland]], [[Marcus Miller]], and [[Miles Davis]]. After his recording days, Wright continued playing keyboards in [[Dallas]], where he mentored younger artists.<ref>{{Cite web|title = 10 Questions for Musician Michael League|url = http://www.theartsdesk.com/new-music/10-questions-musician-michael-league|website=Theartsdesk.com|access-date = 2015-11-20|last = Quinn|first = Peter| date=9 November 2014 }}</ref>


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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=In Memoriam: Funk, jazz legend Bernard Wright dies at 58 |url=https://defendernetwork.com/news/national/in-memoriam-funk-jazz-legend-bernard-wright-dies-at-58/ |publisher=Defender Network |date=May 25, 2002|access-date=October 27, 2022 }}</ref>
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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=In Memoriam: Funk, jazz legend Bernard Wright dies at 58 |url=https://defendernetwork.com/news/national/in-memoriam-funk-jazz-legend-bernard-wright-dies-at-58/ |publisher=Defender Network |date=May 25, 2002|access-date=October 27, 2022 }}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
;Source<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/64796-Bernard-Wright | title=Bernard Wright | website=[[Discogs]] }}</ref>
===Albums===
===Albums===
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! width="30" |US<br>Jazz
! style="width:40px;"| <small>[[Billboard 200|US]]</small><br><ref name="Awards">{{cite web |title=Bernard Wright - Awards |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/bernard-wright-mn0000057427/awards |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=February 25, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141014081318/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/bernard-wright-mn0000057427/awards |archive-date=October 14, 2014}}</ref>
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! style="width:40px;"| <small>[[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums|US<br>R&B]]</small><br><ref name="Awards"/>
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| rowspan="1"| 1981
| rowspan="1"| 1981
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| rowspan="1"| 1983
| rowspan="1"| 1983
| ''Funky Beat''
| ''Funky Beat''
| {{center|1=-}}
| {{center|1=—}}
| {{center|1=58}}
| {{center|1=58}}
| {{center|1=-}}
| {{center|1=—}}
|-
|-
| rowspan="1"| 1985
| rowspan="1"| 1985
| ''[[Mr. Wright]]''
| ''[[Mr. Wright]]''
| {{center|1=-}}
| {{center|1=—}}
| {{center|1=25}}
| {{center|1=25}}
| {{center|1=-}}
| {{center|1=—}}
|-
|-
| rowspan="1"| 1990
| rowspan="1"| 1990
| ''Fresh Hymns''
| ''Fresh Hymns''
| {{center|1=-}}
| {{center|1=—}}
| {{center|1=-}}
| {{center|1=—}}
| {{center|1=-}}
| {{center|1=—}}
|-
|-
| rowspan="1"| 1991
| rowspan="1"| 1991
| ''Brand New Gospel Format''
| ''Brand New Gospel Format''
| {{center|1=-}}
| {{center|1=—}}
| {{center|1=-}}
| {{center|1=—}}
| {{center|1=-}}
| {{center|1=—}}
|-
|-
| rowspan="1"| 1992
| rowspan="1"| 1992
| ''Fresh Hymns II''
| ''Fresh Hymns II''
| {{center|1=-}}
| {{center|1=—}}
| {{center|1=-}}
| {{center|1=—}}
| {{center|1=-}}
| {{center|1=—}}
|-
|-
| colspan="5" style="text-align:center; font-size:9pt;"| "—" denotes releases that did not chart.
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! width="40" |[[Dance Club Songs|US<br>Dance]]
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| rowspan="2"| 1981
| rowspan="2"| 1981
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| "Haboglabotribin'"
| "Haboglabotribin'"
| {{center|1=78}}
| {{center|1=78}}
| {{center|1=-}}
| {{center|1=—}}
|-
|-
| rowspan="1"| 1982
| rowspan="1"| 1982
| "Won't You Let Me Love You"
| "Won't You Let Me Love You"
| {{center|1=88}}
| {{center|1=88}}
| {{center|1=-}}
| {{center|1=—}}
|-
|-
| rowspan="1"| 1983
| rowspan="1"| 1983
| "Funky Beat"
| "Funky Beat"
| {{center|1=39}}
| {{center|1=39}}
| {{center|1=-}}
| {{center|1=—}}
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|-
| rowspan="3"| 1985
| rowspan="3"| 1985
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| "After You"
| "After You"
| {{center|1=23}}
| {{center|1=23}}
| {{center|1=-}}
| {{center|1=—}}
|-
|-
| "Yo 'Nard"
| "Yo 'Nard"
| {{center|1=-}}
| {{center|1=—}}
| {{center|1=-}}
| {{center|1=—}}
|-
| colspan="7" style="text-align:center; font-size:9pt;"| "—" denotes releases that did not chart.
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Discogs artist}}


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Revision as of 15:42, 25 February 2024

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
Also known asNard
Born(1963-11-16)November 16, 1963
Jamaica, Queens, New York, U.S.
DiedMay 19, 2022(2022-05-19) (aged 58)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
GenresGospel, Post-disco, Jazz, Contemporary R&B
Occupation(s)Musician, singer, songwriter
InstrumentKeyboards
Years active1980–2022
LabelsManhattan/EMI Records
Arista • GRP/MCA Records

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.

Biography

Wright 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. 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.[7] 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.[8]

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. After his recording days, Wright continued playing keyboards in Dallas, where he mentored younger artists.[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.[10]

Discography

Albums

Year Title Peak chart positions
US
[11] 		US
R&B
[11] 		US
Jazz
[11]
1981 'Nard
116
53
7
1983 Funky Beat
—
58
—
1985 Mr. Wright
—
25
—
1990 Fresh Hymns
—
—
—
1991 Brand New Gospel Format
—
—
—
1992 Fresh Hymns II
—
—
—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Singles

Year Title Peak chart positions
US
R&B
[11] 		US
Dance
[11]
1981 "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"
—
—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

References

  1. ^ Decurtis, Anthony (March 23, 1997). "Two Seasoned Voices, Together Raised for a Cause". The New York Times.
  2. ^ 'Nard (Liner notes). Arista Records. 1981.
  3. ^ Abraham, Mya (May 20, 2022). "Bernard Wright, Funk and Jazz Singer and Godson of Roberta Flack, Dead at 58". Vibe. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  4. ^ "Fiorello laguardia alumni". Archived from the original on April 8, 2014. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
  5. ^ Kellman, Andy. "Bernard Wright Biography". AllMusic.
  6. ^ "Sunday Selection: LL Cool J and Bernard Wright - "Who Do You Love?"". Hip-Hop News, Rumors, Rap Music & Videos |AllHipHop. December 27, 2009. Retrieved November 21, 2015.
  7. ^ "The Wright Stuff". Billboard. Vol. 97, no. 51. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. December 21, 1985. p. 2. ISSN 0006-2510.
  8. ^ Lopez, Jeff (March 25, 2000). "Bernard Wright returns with jazz trio Too BAD Juna debut". Billboard. Vol. 112, no. 13. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. p. 26. ISSN 0006-2510.
  9. ^ Quinn, Peter (November 9, 2014). "10 Questions for Musician Michael League". Theartsdesk.com. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
  10. ^ "In Memoriam: Funk, jazz legend Bernard Wright dies at 58". Defender Network. May 25, 2002. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
  11. ^ a b c d e "Bernard Wright - Awards". AllMusic. Archived from the original on October 14, 2014. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
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