Jean Carn
- Instrument:
- Vocals
- Styles:
- Soul, Disco, Soul-Jazz, Jazz-Funk, Funk, Fusion, Contemporary Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Spiritual Jazz, Rhythm & Blues
Best Jean Carn Albums
Leader albums ranked by reissues and demand.
Happy To Be With You
Jean Carn
1978
Philadelphia International Records
Jean Carn
Jean Carn
1976
Philadelphia International Records
When I Find You Love
Jean Carn
1979
Philadelphia International Records
Trust Me
Jean Carn
1982
Motown
Closer Than Close
Jean Carn
1986
Omni Records
Sweet And Wonderful
Jean Carn
1981
TSOP
Jazz Is Dead 12
Jean Carn / Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad
2022
Jazz Is Dead
Bio
Jean Carn is a vocalist whose career bridges the spiritual complexity of jazz with the sophisticated groove of Soul and Disco. As a solo artist her vast discography of more than a dozen releases demonstrates mastery across multiple genres, with Funk / Soul and Jazz dominating. She began by defining spiritual jazz on the Black Jazz Records label, most notably on the album Revelation with Doug Carn. She later became a key voice on the legendary Philadelphia International Records, where she cemented her status as a Soul and Disco icon (e.g., the album Happy To Be With You). Her contemporary collaborations (including the Jazz Is Dead project) affirm her enduring contribution to groove and R&B.
Timeline
Key Jean Carn studio albums by decade, with the labels and styles that define each period.
| Decade | Key albums | Labels | Styles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s |
| Black Jazz Records, Philadelphia International Records | Soul, Disco, Soul-Jazz, Fusion |
| 1980s |
| TSOP, Motown, Omni Records, Atlantic | Soul, Disco, Funk |
| 1990s |
| Van McCoy Music Inc., Moja Entertainment Group, Black Jazz Records | Smooth Jazz, Soul, Rhythm & Blues, Funk |
| 2010s |
| Essential Media Group | Soul |
| 2020s |
| Jazz Is Dead | Soul, Free Jazz |
Albums by Style
Top albums grouped by style.
Soul
When I Find You Love
Jean Carn
1979
Philadelphia International Records
Jean Carn
Jean Carn
1976
Philadelphia International Records
Happy To Be With You
Jean Carn
1978
Philadelphia International Records
Sweet And Wonderful
Jean Carn
1981
TSOP
Disco
Trust Me
Jean Carn
1982
Motown
Closer Than Close
Jean Carn
1986
Omni Records
Funk
Love Lessons
Jean Carn
1995
Moja Entertainment Group
Similar Artists
Artists with similar styles and catalogs.
Jean Carn Discography
Jean Carn studio albums as leader and sideman.
Total: 44 releases
| Artist | Album | Label | Leader/Sideman | Style | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Carn | Infant Eyes | Black Jazz Records | Sideman | Soul-Jazz | 1971 |
| Doug Carn, Jean Carn | Spirit Of The New Land | Black Jazz Records | Leader | Soul-Jazz | 1972 |
| Doug Carn, Jean Carn | Revelation | Black Jazz Records | Leader | Soul | 1973 |
| Azar Lawrence | Bridge Into The New Age | Prestige | Sideman | Fusion | 1974 |
| Norman Connors | Slew Foot | Buddah Records | Sideman | Soul-Jazz | 1974 |
| Norman Connors | Saturday Night Special | Buddah Records | Sideman | Jazz-Funk | 1975 |
| Jean Carn | Jean Carn | Philadelphia International Records | Leader | Soul | 1976 |
| Charles Greenlee | I Know About The Life | Baystate | Sideman | 1977 | |
| James Mtume | Rebirth Cycle | Third Street Records | Sideman | Avant-garde Jazz | 1977 |
| Norman Connors | This Is Your Life | Arista | Sideman | Soul | 1977 |
| Dexter Wansel | What The World Is Coming To | Philadelphia International Records | Sideman | Disco | 1977 |
| Jean Carn | Happy To Be With You | Philadelphia International Records | Leader | Soul | 1978 |
| Norman Connors | Invitation | Arista | Sideman | Soul | 1979 |
| Jean Carn | When I Find You Love | Philadelphia International Records | Leader | Soul | 1979 |
| Al Johnson | Back For More | Columbia | Sideman | Soul | 1980 |
| Norman Connors | Take It To The Limit | Arista | Sideman | Soul | 1980 |
| Hamilton Bohannon | Alive | Phase II Records Ltd. | Sideman | Funk | 1981 |
| Phyllis Hyman | Can't We Fall In Love Again | Arista | Sideman | Soul | 1981 |
| Norman Connors | Mr. C | Arista | Sideman | Soul | 1981 |
| Jean Carn | Sweet And Wonderful | TSOP | Leader | Soul | 1981 |
Jean Carn Collaborations
Players they worked with most often, as leader and as sideman.
As Leader
As Sideman
| Musician | Role | Releases |
|---|---|---|
| Bobby Lyle | Keyboards | 6 |
| Norman Connors | Drums | 6 |
| David T. Walker | Guitar | 5 |
| James Gadson | Drums | 4 |
| Paulinho Da Costa | Percussion | 4 |
| Norman Connors | Percussion | 4 |
| Gary Bartz | Soprano Saxophone | 4 |
| Garnett Brown | Trombone | 4 |
| Nathan East | Bass | 3 |
| Harry Bluestone | Concertmaster [Strings] | 3 |
Styles & Genres Distribution
Style and genre mix across their releases.
Styles
| Style | Releases | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Soul | 24 | 54.5% |
| Disco | 17 | 38.6% |
| Soul-Jazz | 9 | 20.5% |
| Jazz-Funk | 6 | 13.6% |
| Funk | 6 | 13.6% |
| Fusion | 4 | 9.1% |
| Contemporary Jazz | 4 | 9.1% |
| Smooth Jazz | 3 | 6.8% |
| Spiritual Jazz | 2 | 4.5% |
| Rhythm & Blues | 2 | 4.5% |
Genres
| Genre | Releases | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Funk / Soul | 38 | 86.4% |
| Jazz | 21 | 47.7% |
| Electronic | 5 | 11.4% |
Top Labels
Labels with the most releases in their catalog.
| Label | Releases |
|---|---|
| Arista | 6 |
| Philadelphia International Records | 5 |
| Black Jazz Records | 3 |
| Columbia | 3 |
| Essential Media Group | 3 |
| Buddah Records | 2 |
| Gordy | 2 |
| Prestige | 1 |
| Baystate | 1 |
| Third Street Records | 1 |
Key Personnel
Frequent producers, engineers, and studio credits.
| Person | Role | Releases |
|---|---|---|
| Various | Leader | 20 |
| Norman Connors | Producer | 9 |
| John Golden | Mastered By | 5 |
| Steve Bernstein | Executive-Producer | 4 |
| Nimitr Sarikananda | Mastered By | 4 |
| Norman Connors | Leader | 4 |
| Nimitr Sarikananda | Lacquer Cut By | 3 |
| Bob Berglund | Lacquer Cut By | 3 |
| Jay Mark | Engineer | 3 |
| Jim Gallagher | Engineer | 3 |