![]() ![]() Doug and Jean's demo album ‘Infant Eyes’ was never picked up by a major label, meaning their talent and capabilities went largely unnoticed in their early years. Their Black Jazz releases remain fan favourites in the rare groove scene, amongst Dj’s, producers and record collectors worldwide and are widely considered spiritual jazz classics. ![]() It's most successful act, Doug and Jean Carn recorded three albums embodying several of the most spectacular vocal performances of the era. These artists were supported by a cast of some of America’s most respected jazz musicians. (piano), Chester Thompson (organ), Henry Franklin (bass), Doug Carn (piano, organ, keyboards) and The Awakening. ![]() Black Jazz Records boasted a heavyweight roster of superior instrumentalists and vocalists like Jean Carn (vocalist), Kellee Paterson (vocalist) Rudolph Johnson (saxophone), Calvin Keys (guitar), Walter Bishop, Jr. The label existed for a short period (until Russell's passing in 1981) yet managed to change the face of popular jazz music. Black Jazz released various types of music including funk, free jazz and soul jazz. Russell founded the label as an alternative to traditional forms of jazz, invoking a new and fresh alternative that embodied the spirit of the black/urban awakening of the civil rights period. Black Jazz Records was founded in Oakland, California in 1969 by jazz pianist Gene Russell. ![]()
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