Doug Carn's work for Black Jazz Records in the 1970s is one of the most vital jazz of its era, and a fine chapter that made the organ and piano player a cult figure to those who know, as well as making the records damned expensive if you want original copies. Now he gets a fresh spotlight with this 'Best of' collection, fully remastered with new artwork. The album captures Carn at his most expressive and exploring spiritually-charged jazz with rich, melodic songwriting. Highlights include material from cult classics like 'Infant Eyes', 'Adam's Apple' and 'Spirit of the New Land', alongside reinterpretations of Lee Morgan, Miles Davis and John Coltrane. Jean Carn's remarkable five-octave vocals add a soaring dimension to many tracks. Essential for devotees of deep, conscious jazz.


