Bernard Wright

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Bernard Wright (b. 1963) is an American funk and jazz keyboardist born in Miami, Florida.

Wright was offered a slot touring with Lenny White when he was 13, and he played with Tom Browne at age 16.^[1] GRP Records signed him in 1981 and released his debut LP, 'Nard. He followed with Funky Beat on Arista and Mr. Wright on EMI. The latter of these albums included his biggest R&B hit, "Who Do You Love." Wright has also appeared on recordings by musicians such as Cameo, Bobby Brown, Pieces of a Dream, and Charles Earland.

[edit] Discography

• 'Nard (GRP Records, 1981) U.S. #116, U.S. Jazz #7, U.S. R&B #23^[2]
• Funky Beat (Arista Records, 1983) U.S. R&B #58^[2]
• Mr. Wright (EMI-Manhattan Records, 1985) U.S. R&B #25^[2]
• I Can Tell (Manhattan)
• Fresh Hymns (Benson Records, 1990)

[edit] Singles

• "Just Chillin' Out" (1981) U.S. Club Play #85^[3]
• "Won't You Let Me Love You" (1982) U.S. R&B #88
• "Funky Beat" (1983) U.S. R&B #39
• "Who Do You Love" (1985) U.S. Dance #44, U.S. R&B #6

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