Fourteen Karat Soul

 Catamount Recording Artist 

Fourteen Karat Soul

East Orange, NJ

An Acappella Street Corner Vocal Group


This Page contains information on the
Original Fourteen Karat Soul
that recorded on Catamount Records
Updated Dec 2025

It all started in 1975 when, at the age of 16, founder and vocalist, Glenn “Glenny T” Wright., with a vision for a unique style of vocal performance presentation, set out to find the best voices he could find in East Orange, NJ.  One by one, Glenny recruited Russell Fox II, David Thurmond, Brian Simpson, and Reginald “Briz” Brisbon to create and develop what he had envisioned. From 14K’s first performances at East Orange Public Library, then the High School, and then on to several live performances over the years throughout New Jersey. Under the devoted guidance of Stan R. Krause and Skippy Jackson, these voices were soon hailed by the Village Voice, as "The best teenage singing group in America." 

Pic with Randy Jones early 1975
Brian "Le'Mont" Simpson replaced Randy Jones 1975

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Signed with Catamount Records
Jersey City, New Jersey
Stan R. Krause & Skippy Jackson

The Sun - 1979

Picture from the Village Voice
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On Sesame Street
 School 

Down Below The Street

ABC's of Love

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SNL Appearance

Live on "Saturday Night Live"
 SNL Videos N/A




 


Live on "Saturday Night Live"
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Sister Suzie Cinema
A Doo Wop Acappella Opera
2003

The Video from PBS


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The LP




Side A - The Vinyl 

Sister Susie Cinema
 New York Times Article - 1986
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UGHA Performance


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Some pictures and other related 14K misc.

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Probably last video of the Original 14K Soul

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Discography

Fourteen Karat Soul 
LP-907 - Lover's Fantasy





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Photos provided by Glenny T in promo package sent to me many years ago.
Also on a Visit to my house when they were here opening for the Stray Cats
Other Photos, Articles and Recordings from my Personal Collection
Glenny T, Thanks for this page - Tommy Mitchell