Doug Carn’s Infant Eyes was the first of four celebrated albums he recorded for Black Jazz, helping define the label’s blend of spiritual, soul and free jazz. A distinctive feature of the album is Carn’s addition of lyrics to jazz standards including Wayne Shorter’s title track, John Coltrane’s ‘Acknowledgement (A Love Supreme)’ and Horace Silver’s ‘Peace’, brought to life by the expressive vocals of Jean Carn.
Backed by a stellar ensemble featuring Michael Carvin, George Harper, Al Hall Jr., Bob Frazier and Henry Franklin, Infant Eyes balances spiritual depth with warmth and accessibility. More than five decades on, its combination of uplifting arrangements, powerful performances and visionary songwriting remains as compelling as ever.
Backed by a stellar ensemble featuring Michael Carvin, George Harper, Al Hall Jr., Bob Frazier and Henry Franklin, Infant Eyes balances spiritual depth with warmth and accessibility. More than five decades on, its combination of uplifting arrangements, powerful performances and visionary songwriting remains as compelling as ever.
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