Originally released in 1972 on the Black Jazz label, Spirit Of The New Land stands as one of the era's most powerful expressions of spiritual jazz and soul. Pianist and composer Doug Carn assembled an A-list ensemble — including trumpeter Charles Tolliver and drummer Alphonse Mouzon — to craft a deeply fervent sound rooted in Coltrane-inspired trances and the percussive intensity of post-Coltrane McCoy Tyner music. The album also marks the debut of Jean Carn's extraordinary voice, whose five-octave range gives the record an almost celestial quality.
Spirit Of The New Land is a bold and innovative work, with Doug Carn penning original lyrics to jazz classics like Miles Davis' "Blue In Green" and Lee Morgan's "Search for the New Land," alongside powerful original compositions infused with spiritual and cultural themes rooted in the Black Power movement. Jean Carn's imaginative vocal performances — ranging from explosive free expression to tender, hymnal delivery — bring these pieces to life in a way that feels both timeless and urgent. Now reissued and remastered by Real Gone Music, this is a welcome opportunity to rediscover one of jazz's most compelling and soulful albums.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Swirl Vinyl
- Label: Real Gone Music
- Genre: Jazz, Soul & Funk
- Release Date: 03/07/2025
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TRACKS
A1. Dwell Like A Ghost
A2. My Spirit
A3. Arise And Shine
A4. Blue In Green
B1. Trance Dance
B2. Search For The New Land
B3. New Moon
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