Willie Hutch’s debut ‘Soul Portrait’ (1969) is an incredible slice of gritty, Southern fried soul. Think Stax with a touch of Detroit sparkle. As a whole, the album demonstrates the selfcontained act that Hutch was; he wrote, arranged and conducted every tune on the album. The album (presented here as a fine vinyl reisue) features 11 timeless grooves, with a blend of beat ballads and undeniable dancers.