Celebrate The Lasting Legacy Of Benjamin Wright
If you've not heard of the name Benjamin Wright, you've most certainly heard his prodigious gift for string and brass arrangement on songs by the likes of Michael Jackson, OutKast, Aretha Franklin, Justin Timberlake and Quincy Jones amongst others. The Philly Pops shine a light on Wright's unsung brilliance for a special one-night-only performance of his rich and wide-ranging catalogue of hits, conducted by the man himself!
Born and raised in Mississippi, Wright cultivated an early affinity for music in high school, performing in a doo-wop group with his friends and as a drum major in the local marching band. Having established himself as part of the heart and soul of Chicago's soul and funk scene, he moved to LA in the 70s to pursue production writing and fell in with Motown greats The Temptations, Gladys Knight and Barry White, solidifying his status as the go-to man for all things arrangement from then on out. Featuring a host of special guest performers, the concert explores Wright's history, influences and work from his beginnings to the present day.
