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Black Jazz Records was introduced to the public in the early 70’s by Mr. Dick Schory & Gene Russell. As A&R Mr. Russell recognized the need for a jazz music record label which would produce and distribute quality recordings targeted toward the growing market of African Spiritual Jazz.
In it's heyday, Black Jazz Records represented a new and fresh alternative to traditional jazz, embodying the spirit of the black/urban awakening of the civil rights period. During it's six year existence, the record label made a major impact on the jazz world, both domestically and in foreign territories. The Black Jazz roster consisted of ten superior instrumentalists and vocalists that included: Gene Russell - Piano Rudolph Johnson - Saxophone Calvin Keys - Guitar Walter Bishop, Jr. - Piano Chester Thompson - Organ Henry Franklin - Bass Doug Carn - Piano, Organ, Keyboards Jean Carn - Vocalist Kellee Paterson - Vocalist The Awakening - Instrumental Group Uploaded 4 months ago - Featuring tracks by Gene Russell, CHESTER THOMPSON, Henry Franklin, Calvin Keys, The Awakening and more        ![[gonzo]mo](http://images-mix.netdna-ssl.com/w/50/h/50/q/85/upload/images/profile/1c9c36ff-a8ce-4f7c-801f-1103a5d4e7d2.jpg)       |  Listeners also enjoyedEnjoying Mixcloud?Join with Facebook Do you like us? |
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