
Jean Carn
- Instrument:
- Vocals
- Styles:
- Soul, Disco, Funk, Soul-Jazz, House, Jazz-Funk, Contemporary Jazz, Boogie, Rhythm & Blues, Fusion
Best Jean Carn Albums

Spirit Of The New Land
Doug Carn, Jean Carn
1972
Soul-Jazz

Revelation
Doug Carn, Jean Carn
1973
Soul

Happy To Be With You
Jean Carn
1978
Soul

Closer Than Close
Jean Carn
1986
Soul

You're A Part Of Me
Jean Carn
1988
Soul

When I Find You Love
Jean Carn
1979
Soul

Jean Carn
Jean Carn
1976
Soul

Infant Eyes
Doug Carn Featuring The Voice Of Jean Carn
1997

Was That All It Was / Don't Let It Go To Your Head
Jean Carn
0
Disco

Was That All It Was / Changin'
Jean Carn, Sharon Ridley
0
Disco
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.
Jean Carn Albums by Style
Soul

When I Find You Love
Jean Carn
1979

Jean Carn
Jean Carn
1976

Happy To Be With You
Jean Carn
1978

Sweet And Wonderful
Jean Carn
1981

You're A Part Of Me
Jean Carn
1988
Disco

Trust Me
Jean Carn
1982

Closer Than Close
Jean Carn
1986
Funk

Love Lessons
Jean Carn
1995
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Top Labels
| Label | Releases |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia International Records | 48 |
| Expansion | 22 |
| Sony Music | 15 |
| Harmless | 14 |
| Not On Label | 12 |
| Columbia | 10 |
| Motown | 9 |
| Legacy | 8 |
| DMC | 8 |
| 100 Hits | 7 |
Jean Carn Collaborations
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 |
Key Personnel
| 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 |
Discography
Total: 134 releases
| Artist | Album | Label | Leader/Sideman | Style | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muro | Jazz Is Dead Series 2 | Jazz Is Dead | Sideman | Soul-Jazz | 2024 |
| Various | Jazz Is Dead 20 Remixes | Jazz Is Dead | Sideman | Contemporary Jazz | 2024 |
| Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Adrian Younge, Jean Carn, Lonnie Liston Smith | Jazz Is Dead 19 (Instrumentals) | Jazz Is Dead | Leader | Soul-Jazz | 2023 |
| Jean Carn, Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed Muhammad | Jazz Is Dead 12 | Jazz Is Dead | Leader | Soul | 2022 |
| Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Adrian Younge | Jazz is Dead 11 | Jazz Is Dead | Sideman | 2022 | |
| Manu Le Prince | Children Of The Night - Tribute To Wayne Shorter | Frémeaux & Associés | Sideman | Afro-Cuban Jazz | 2022 |
| The Reflex | Mastertapes Episode 10 | Not On Label (The Reflex Self-released) | Sideman | Disco | 2021 |
| Bobbi & Steve | Let's Stand Together | Groove Odyssey | Sideman | House | 2020 |
| Sonia Schiavone | Come – Eden! | Da Vinci Jazz | Sideman | 2020 | |
| Jean Carn | Was That All It Was (Opolopo Remixes) | Society Hill Records | Leader | Deep House | 2019 |
| Vivian Buczek, Norrbotten Big Band, Martin Sjöstedt | A Woman's Voice | Prophone | Sideman | Vocal | 2019 |
| DJ Jazzy Jeff, Mick Boogie | Summertime Vol. 9 | Not On Label | Sideman | 2018 | |
| Talking Heads, Jean Carn | I Zimbra / Was That All It Was | Disco Queen Records | Sideman | Disco | 2018 |
| DJ Mista Shar | Ultimate Source & Beats 4 | Click Ice Cream Records | Sideman | 2017 | |
| Mtume* | Rebirth Cycle | - | Sideman | 2017 | |
| Al Johnson, Jean Carn, Al Johnson | I'm Back For More / I've Got My Second Wind | Expansion | Leader | Soul | 2017 |
| Various | Glitterbox (Disco's Revenge) | Defected | Sideman | Disco | 2017 |
| Various | Soul Togetherness 2016 | - | Sideman | 2016 | |
| Joey Negro | Remixed With Love By Joey Negro (Vol. Two) (Part A) | - | Sideman | 2016 | |
| Jean Carn | Free Love | Essential Media Group LLC | Leader | House | 2016 |
Styles & Genres Distribution
Styles
| Style | Releases | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Soul | 61 | 14% |
| Disco | 51 | 11.7% |
| Funk | 19 | 4.3% |
| Soul-Jazz | 13 | 3% |
| House | 9 | 2.1% |
| Jazz-Funk | 8 | 1.8% |
| Contemporary Jazz | 6 | 1.4% |
| Boogie | 5 | 1.1% |
| Rhythm & Blues | 5 | 1.1% |
| Fusion | 4 | 0.9% |
Genres
| Genre | Releases | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Funk / Soul | 108 | 24.7% |
| Jazz | 37 | 8.5% |
| Electronic | 29 | 6.6% |
| Hip Hop | 7 | 1.6% |
| Pop | 3 | 0.7% |
| Rock | 3 | 0.7% |
| Non-Music | 1 | 0.2% |
| Latin | 1 | 0.2% |



