
Calvin Keys
Genres: Jazz, Funk / Soul, Blues
Styles: Jazz-Funk, Soul-Jazz, Fusion, Rhythm & Blues, Funk, Jazz-Rock, Smooth Jazz
Best Albums

Shawn-Neeq
Calvin Keys
1971
Jazz-Funk

Proceed With Caution!
Calvin Keys
1974
Soul-Jazz

Detours Into Unconscious Rhythms
Calvin Keys
2000
Funk

Angelic Streams
David Durrah, Calvin Keys
2009
Jazz-Funk

Blue Keys
Calvin Keys
2022

Full Court Press
Calvin Keys
1985
Jazz-Funk

Maria's First
Calvin Keys
1987
Smooth Jazz

Electric Keys
Calvin Keys
2013

Vertical Clearance
Calvin Keys
2006
Jazz-Funk

Standard Keys
Calvin Keys
1997
Top Labels
| Label | Releases |
|---|---|
| Wide Hive Records | 5 |
| Black Jazz Records | 4 |
| Olive Branch Records | 2 |
| LifeForceJazz Records | 2 |
| Ovation Records | 1 |
| Quadraphonic Sound Module Corp. | 1 |
| Life Force Records | 1 |
| Silverado Records | 1 |
| BMG | 1 |
Key Musicians
| Musician | Role | Releases |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Franklin | Bass | 2 |
| Marcia Hunter | Post Production | 2 |
| Thomas McCree | Drums | 2 |
| Doug Rowan | Saxophone | 2 |
| Lawrence Evans | Bass | 1 |
| Bob Braye | Drums | 1 |
| Larry Nash | Electric Piano | 1 |
| Owen Marshall | Flute | 1 |
| Owen Marshall | Percussion [Ittisels, Sertasizem (Obe), Papali], Bongos | 1 |
| Leon Ndugu Chancler | Drums | 1 |
Key Personnel
| Person | Role | Releases |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Seiff | Art Direction | 2 |
| Carol Hibbs | Engineer [Mastering] | 2 |
| Leo Taliaferro | Executive-Producer | 2 |
| Gregory Howe | Engineer | 2 |
| Gregory Howe | Photography By | 2 |
| Gregory Howe | Producer | 2 |
| Dorothy Tanous | Cover, Photography By | 1 |
| Gene Russell | Producer, Recorded By | 1 |
| Gene Russell | Executive-Producer | 1 |
| Al Hall (2) | Arranged By | 1 |
Styles Distribution
| Style | Releases | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jazz-Funk | 6 | 37.5% |
| Soul-Jazz | 3 | 18.8% |
| Fusion | 2 | 12.5% |
| Rhythm & Blues | 1 | 6.2% |
| Funk | 1 | 6.2% |
| Jazz-Rock | 1 | 6.2% |
| Smooth Jazz | 1 | 6.2% |
Genres Distribution
| Genre | Releases | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jazz | 15 | 93.8% |
| Funk / Soul | 7 | 43.8% |
| Blues | 1 | 6.2% |
