Soul-Jazz is a kind of jazz that take its roots in hard bop, with rhythm & blues and gospel influences. Soul-jazz generally uses Hammond organ and is played in small formations. Do not confuse soul-jazz with soul singers that have some jazz influences (jazzy soul)
Soul-Jazz musicians:
- Nina Simone
- Brother Jack McDuff
- Jimmy McGriff
- Jimmy Smith
- Ray Charles
- Ramsey Lewis
- The Ramsey Lewis Trio