The Best of Black Jazz Records 1971-76 (Vinyle)

Gene Russell was the creative force behind the label, acting as producer, engineer and A&R and focussed on developing new solo artists. Black Jazz Records released 20 or so superlative albums in a four-year period, all successfully blending spiritual jazz, funk and soul jazz. This album brings together some of the finest music released by the label in its short four-year history, closing its doors finally in 1975.

1. The Awakening - Mode For D.D.
2. Doug Carn - Higher Ground
3. Calvin Keys - Aunt Lovey
4. Roland Haynes - Eglise
5. The Awakening - Slinky
6. Walter Bishop Jr. - Coral Keys
7. Rudolph Johnson - Diswa
8. Henry Franklin - Blue Lights
9. Kellee Patterson - Maiden Voyage
10. Chester Thompson - Power House
11. The Awakening - March On
12. Walter Bishop Jr. - Soul Village
13. Rudolph Johnson - The Highest Pleasure