
Black Jazz Records
Total Releases:
189
Key Styles:
Soul-Jazz,
Jazz-Funk,
Modal,
Hard Bop,
Post Bop
Best Albums

Spring Rain
Rudolph Johnson
2021
Soul-Jazz

Infant Eyes
Doug Carn
2021
Soul-Jazz

Mirage
The Awakening (4)
1973
Soul-Jazz

Coral Keys
Walter Bishop, Jr.
2020
Post Bop

Maiden Voyage
Kellee Patterson
2020
Soul-Jazz

Hear, Sense And Feel
The Awakening (4)
1972
Soul-Jazz

Shawn-Neeq
Calvin Keys
1971
Jazz-Funk

The Skipper
Henry Franklin
1972
Funk

The Skipper At Home
Henry Franklin
1974
Soul-Jazz

The Second Coming
Rudolph Johnson
1973
Soul-Jazz
Key Musicians
| Musician | Instrument | Releases |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Franklin | Bass | 8 |
| Calvin Keys | Guitar | 6 |
| Jean Carn | Vocals | 6 |
| Michael Carvin | Drums | 5 |
| Reggie Willis | Bass | 4 |
| Oscar Brashear | Trumpet, Flugelhorn | 4 |
| Al Hall (2) | Trombone | 4 |
| Raymond Pounds | Drums | 4 |
| Bob Braye | Drums | 4 |
| Larry Nash | Electric Piano | 4 |
Key Personnel
| Person | Role | Releases |
|---|---|---|
| Gene Russell | Producer | 17 |
| Bob Berglund | Lacquer Cut By | 12 |
| Doug Carn | Artist | 10 |
| Gene Russell | Artist | 7 |
| Ray Lawrence, Ltd. | Design [Cover] | 7 |
| Bud Doty | Artwork | 6 |
| Calvin Keys | Artist | 6 |
| Dorothy Tanous | Design Concept [Cover] | 6 |
| Dorothy Tanous | Artwork [Cover], Photography By | 6 |
| Rudolph Johnson | Artist | 6 |
Styles Distribution
| Style | Releases | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Soul-Jazz | 37 | 19.6% |
| Jazz-Funk | 20 | 10.6% |
| Modal | 11 | 5.8% |
| Hard Bop | 6 | 3.2% |
| Post Bop | 5 | 2.6% |
| Funk | 4 | 2.1% |
| Contemporary Jazz | 3 | 1.6% |
| Fusion | 3 | 1.6% |
| Soul | 1 | 0.5% |
| Rhythm & Blues | 1 | 0.5% |
| Free Funk | 1 | 0.5% |
| Disco | 1 | 0.5% |
| Cool Jazz | 1 | 0.5% |
Genres Distribution
| Genre | Releases | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Jazz | 52 | 27.5% |
| Funk / Soul | 15 | 7.9% |
| Blues | 1 | 0.5% |
Releases by Decade
All Releases
Total: 48 releases
| Artist | Album | Style | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Parker's Fourth World | Freedom Of Speech | 2011 | |
| Calvin Keys | Gee-Gee Part 1 / Part 2 | Soul-Jazz | 1971 |
| Calvin Keys | Shawn-Neeq | Soul-Jazz | 2005 |
| Calvin Keys | Proceed With Caution! | Soul-Jazz | 2005 |
| Calvin Keys | Proceed With Caution | 2020 | |
| Chester Thompson (2) | Powerhouse | Soul-Jazz | 2005 |
| Cleveland Eaton | Chitown Theme | Funk | 1975 |
| Cleveland Eaton | Plenty Good Eaton | Jazz-Funk | 2013 |
| DJ Mitsu The Beats | Solid Black | Soul-Jazz | 2012 |
| Doug Carn | Moonchild | Soul-Jazz | 1971 |
