Doug Carn
- Born:
- Instrument:
- Organ
- Styles:
- Soul-Jazz, Soul, Funk, Jazz-Funk, Contemporary Jazz, Fusion, Modal, Disco, Post Bop, Vocal
Best Doug Carn Albums
Infant Eyes
Doug Carn
1971
Soul-Jazz
Spirit Of The New Land
Doug Carn, Jean Carn
1972
Soul-Jazz
Adam's Apple
Doug Carn
1974
Soul-Jazz
Revelation
Doug Carn, Jean Carn
1973
Soul
Jazz Is Dead 5
Doug Carn, Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed Muhammad
2020
Al Rahman! Cry Of The Floridian Tropic Son
Abdul Rahim Ibrahim, Doug Carn
1977
Funk
Virgo
Doug Carn, Terri Davis
1990
Contemporary Jazz
A New Incentive "Firm Roots"
Doug Carn
2001
Post Bop
My Spirit
Doug Carn
2015
What Happened To JR?
Obie Jessie, Oscar Brashear, Doug Carn, Billy Higgins, Bennie Maupin
1993
Bio
Doug Carn is a multi-instrumentalist, widely recognized for his mastery of the organ. His career is defined by his key role in the early 1970s development of soul-jazz. Carn released four seminal albums on the Black Jazz Records label, merging Afrocentric themes with hard-grooving instrumental prowess. These works, which include the classic Infant Eyes (his most reissued album) and Revelation, often featured the vocals of his then-wife, Jean Carn. Carn’s powerful sound, which spans Soul-Jazz and Funk, continues to resonate today. His recent collaboration on Jazz Is Dead 5 demonstrates his enduring influence on modern hip-hop and groove-based music.
Doug Carn Albums by Style
Soul-Jazz
Spirit Of The New Land
Doug Carn
1972
Revelation
Doug Carn
1973
Adam's Apple
Doug Carn
1974
Infant Eyes
Doug Carn
1971
The Doug Carn Trio
The Doug Carn Trio
1969
Contemporary Jazz
Virgo
Doug Carn
1990
Post Bop
A New Incentive "Firm Roots"
Doug Carn
2001
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Top Labels
| Label | Releases |
|---|---|
| Black Jazz Records | 13 |
| P-Vine Records | 9 |
| Not On Label | 5 |
| Heavenly Sweetness | 4 |
| Jazz Is Dead | 4 |
| Snow Dog Records | 4 |
| Compost Records | 3 |
| Ovation Records | 2 |
| Universal Sound | 2 |
| Trio Records | 2 |
Doug Carn Collaborations
As Leader
| Musician | Role | Releases |
|---|---|---|
| George Harper | Tenor Saxophone | 3 |
| Jean Carn | Vocals | 3 |
| George Harper | Flute | 2 |
| Nathen Page | Guitar | 2 |
| Henry Franklin | Bass | 1 |
| Michael Carvin | Drums | 1 |
| Bob Frazier | Flugelhorn | 1 |
| Bob Frazier | Trumpet | 1 |
| George Harper | Soprano Saxophone | 1 |
| George Harper | Bass Clarinet | 1 |
As Sideman
| Musician | Role | Releases |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin McNeal | Guitar | 2 |
| Taeko | Vocals | 2 |
| Albert Nicholson | Drums | 1 |
| Gary Starling | Guitar | 1 |
| Clydie King | Backing Vocals | 1 |
| Jessica Smith | Backing Vocals | 1 |
| Rhetta Hughes | Backing Vocals | 1 |
| Venetta Fields | Backing Vocals | 1 |
| John Boudreaux | Drums | 1 |
| Albert Hall | Horns | 1 |
Key Personnel
| Person | Role | Releases |
|---|---|---|
| Various | Leader | 5 |
| Bob Berglund | Lacquer Cut By | 4 |
| Dick Schory | Producer | 2 |
| Dave Cooley | Mastered By | 2 |
| Dee Dee Bridgewater | Leader | 2 |
| Intuit | Leader | 2 |
| Joe Fields | Executive-Producer | 2 |
| El Roy | Leader | 2 |
| Ancient Cosmonauts | Leader | 2 |
| Dorothy Tanous | Artwork [Cover], Photography By | 1 |
Discography
Total: 57 releases
| Artist | Album | Label | Leader/Sideman | Style | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Cosmonauts | Higher | Cosmonauts Records | Sideman | Funk | 2023 |
| Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad | Jazz Is Dead 10 (Remixes) | - | Sideman | 2022 | |
| Various | Blue Note Re:imagined II | - | Sideman | 2022 | |
| Stefanie Tornow, Beat Baumli | The Night Has A Thousand Eyes | AllJazz | Sideman | Smooth Jazz | 2021 |
| J Rocc | Jazz Is Dead Series 1 | Jazz Is Dead | Sideman | Funk | 2021 |
| Various | Jazz Is Dead 10 (Remixes) | Jazz Is Dead | Sideman | 2021 | |
| Doug Carn, Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed Muhammad | Jazz Is Dead 5 | Jazz Is Dead | Leader | 2020 | |
| Ancient Cosmonauts | Higher | Cosmonauts Records | Sideman | Funk | 2020 |
| Joe Claussell | Praise (Praying For A Better Tomorrow) | Sacred Rhythm Music | Leader | Gospel | 2019 |
| Dee Dee Bridgewater | Little B's Poem | Trio Records | Sideman | 2019 | |
| Ramza | I Stay In The Mood | Rcslum Recordings | Sideman | Downtempo | 2019 |
| Doug Carn And His West Coast Organ Band | Free For All | Doodlin' Records | Sideman | 2019 | |
| Doug Carn | My Spirit | Doodlin' Records | Leader | 2015 | |
| Jean Carn | Give It Up | Essential Media Group | Sideman | Soul | 2015 |
| Taeko | Wonderland | Flat Nine Records | Sideman | Contemporary Jazz | 2013 |
| Wallace Roney | Home | HighNote Records, Inc. | Sideman | Modal | 2012 |
| Indigo Jam Unit, Alicia Saldenha | Rose | Basis Records | Sideman | 2011 | |
| Jacob Koller, Maki Mannami | Pilot | P-Vine Records | Sideman | Post Bop | 2011 |
| Cindy Blackman | Another Lifetime | 4Q | Sideman | Jazz-Rock | 2010 |
| Taeko | 声 = Voice | Flat Nine Records | Sideman | Vocal | 2009 |
Styles & Genres Distribution
Styles
| Style | Releases | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Soul-Jazz | 14 | 14.7% |
| Soul | 6 | 6.3% |
| Funk | 6 | 6.3% |
| Jazz-Funk | 5 | 5.3% |
| Contemporary Jazz | 5 | 5.3% |
| Fusion | 4 | 4.2% |
| Modal | 4 | 4.2% |
| Disco | 3 | 3.2% |
| Post Bop | 3 | 3.2% |
| Vocal | 3 | 3.2% |
Genres
| Genre | Releases | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jazz | 42 | 44.2% |
| Funk / Soul | 18 | 18.9% |
| Electronic | 6 | 6.3% |
| Hip Hop | 3 | 3.2% |
| Folk, World, & Country | 3 | 3.2% |
| Non-Music | 2 | 2.1% |
| Pop | 2 | 2.1% |
| Latin | 1 | 1.1% |
| Stage & Screen | 1 | 1.1% |