Doug Carn is an influential figure in the world of jazz, renowned for his mastery as a keyboardist, composer, and arranger. Born on July 14, 1948, in St. Augustine, Florida, Carn's musical journey began at a young age, leading him to become a pivotal artist in the 1970s jazz scene. His work is distinguished by a fusion of spiritual jazz elements with traditional and avant-garde motifs, making his music profoundly evocative and enduringly relevant.

Carn gained significant recognition through his contributions to the Black Jazz Records label in the early 1970s, where he released several albums that have since become cult classics. Albums like "Spirit of the New Land," "Revelation," and "Adam's Apple" showcase his innovative use of the keyboard and his ability to blend spiritual lyrical themes with complex jazz harmonies. His partnership with vocalist Jean Carn, to whom he was married during their collaborations, added a unique and enriching dimension to his work. Over the decades, Doug Carn's influence has remained significant, as evidenced by his continued performance and the production of new work, including releases like "Doug Carn JID005" and "Al Rahman! Cry of the Floridian Tropic Son." Through his dynamic compositions and performances, Carn has firmly established himself as a stalwart of spiritual and intellectual jazz, continuing to inspire and captivate listeners around the world.

Genres

Jazz Funk

Latest Release

Doug Carn JID005

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Ali Shaheed Muhammad•

Adrian Younge

Album - 11 Tracks - Released December 11, 2020