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Doug Carn is an acclaimed American jazz musician, composer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist, lyricist, and producer whose career spans more than six decades. A master organist and pianist, Carn is best known for his seminal recordings on the Black Jazz label in the early 1970s, including Infant Eyes, Spirit of the New Land, Revelation, and Adam’s Apple—widely regarded as classics of spiritual jazz for their powerful blend of hard bop, post-bop, fusion, and socially conscious themes, often featuring the extraordinary vocals of Jean Carne.

Born in St. Augustine, Florida, Carn’s musical foundation was shaped by family, community, and the Black cultural tradition of the American South. Deeply influenced by the Civil Rights and Black Power movements, his music has consistently reflected spiritual inquiry, liberation, and collective uplift.

Beyond his work as a bandleader, Carn has collaborated with and performed alongside an extraordinary range of artists, including Earth, Wind & Fire, Stanley Turrentine, Abbey Lincoln, Nat Adderley, Marlena Shaw, and many others. In recent years, he has also made it a personal tradition to celebrate International Jazz Day at Sea, bringing together music, reflection, and community in a uniquely immersive setting.

His later projects—including My Spirit, Free for All, and the acclaimed Doug Carn JID005 with Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad—have introduced his legacy to new generations. In 2025, Carn launched Doug Carn & Regeneration, a bold new chapter that brings his visionary sound into conversation with contemporary global traditions, reaffirming his place as one of jazz’s most enduring and forward-thinking voices.

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Doug Carn Int’l Day at Sea Cruise

April 27, 2026 — Miami

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