Doug Carn is an influential jazz keyboardist, composer, and arranger whose work helped define the spiritually charged sound of 1970s jazz. Emerging from St. Augustine, Florida, he gained recognition through his groundbreaking albums on the Black Jazz label, blending hard bop, soul-jazz, and avant-garde elements with gospel-inspired lyricism. Collaborating with artists such as Jean Carn and other leading jazz innovators, Carn’s music is celebrated for its depth, social consciousness, and emotional power—continuing to inspire new generations of listeners and musicians alike.