[Back] Black Ivory▶ Bio Vocal trio from New York City: Leroy Burgess, Stuart Bascombe and Russell Patterson. In 1977 Leroy Burgess left the group after making their last album 'Black Ivory'. Members of the Black Ivory are: Patrick Adams Stuart Bascombe Leroy Burgess Russell Patterson Add/Complete Bio Appearances Articles and Documents first promo picture and the cover to the sleeve of Black Ivory's first single, "Don't Turn Around" b/w "I Keep Asking You Questions".