Chris Hazelton at the Blue Room

*Chris Hazelton is one of today's foremost Hammond B-3 organists, known for his soulful groove, impeccable touch, and deep command of the soul-jazz tradition. A lifelong Kansas Citian, he studied under two giants of the instrument: local legend Everette DeVan and the iconic Dr. Lonnie Smith*.

Beyond his own acclaimed groups — including Chris Hazelton's Boogaloo 7 — Chris is a featured member of the celebrated soul collective *The Freedom Affair and the British rhythm & blues outfit The James Hunter Six*. On any given night his playing can carry a whole band; his sound pulls from Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff, and a century of gospel-inflected organ tradition, always with a personal sense of melody that keeps people leaning in.

Chris serves as the applied organ instructor at Kansas City Kansas Community College, teaching on Everette DeVan's personal Hammond B-3 organ. He is also the music director at St. James United Methodist Church at 55th & Paseo. Two sets at the Blue Room.

The Blue Room, 1600 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108. 8:30 pm & 10 pm.

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