Boogie-woogie started the Blue Note sound at the end of the 1930s.
Soul-jazz became its beating heart later.
Part of the great label's sound firmly in that world is the Hammond B-3 culture and Breathe from one of the greatest Hammond organists in jazz is new soon from Dr Lonnie Smith.
The veteran giant of the idiom who returned to the label five years ago for first, second and now third helpings this new 'un was made live at the Jazz Standard venue in New York. Iggy Pop guests on a couple of tracks! 'Bright Eyes' is streaming. Dr Lonnie Smith, top. Release date is 26 March.
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