Jean Carn

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.