Young Disciples

The Young Disciples were a prominent British acid jazz band that emerged in the early 1990s. Formed in London in 1990, the group was comprised of vocalist Carleen Anderson, keyboardist and producer Femi Williams, and bassist Marco Nelson, among other collaborators. The Young Disciples gained recognition for their innovative fusion of soul, funk, jazz, and hip-hop elements, which resonated with the burgeoning acid jazz movement of the time. Their debut and only studio album, "Road to Freedom," was released in 1991 and remains a seminal work within the genre. The album featured the standout track "Apparently Nothin'," which became their most successful single and reached the UK top 20 charts. Carleen Anderson's soulful vocals, combined with the band's skillful instrumentation, helped establish them as influential figures in the acid jazz scene. Despite their initial success, the Young Disciples disbanded in the early '90s, and the members pursued individual careers. Anderson went on to release solo projects and collaborate with other artists, while Williams and Nelson continued to be active in the music industry. The Young Disciples' brief but impactful career left a lasting impression on the landscape of British soul and acid jazz.