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SUMMARY:Memphis Jazz Orchestra and Chris Hazelton Present: Jimmy Smith Chri
 stmas Cookin'
LOCATION:The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
DESCRIPTION:Join one of the longest running jazz big bands in the United St
 ates\, the Memphis Jazz Orchestra\, along with emerging organ superstar Ch
 ris Hazelton as they pay homage to the seminal 1964 album "Christmas Cooki
 n'" by Jimmy Smith. Expect familiar Christmas tunes but with a funky\, swi
 nging\, soul jazz treatment!\n\n**ABOUT CHRIS HAZELTON:**\n\nChris Hazelto
 n is one of today’s foremost Hammond B-3 organists\, known for his soulf
 ul groove\, impeccable touch\, and deep command of the soul-jazz tradition
 . A lifelong Kansas Citian\, Hazelton studied under two giants of the inst
 rument: local legend Everette DeVan and the iconic Dr. Lonnie Smith. Their
  influence continues to shape his approach\, blending gospel\, hard bop\, 
 and funk into a sound both rooted and forward-looking.\n\nHazelton perform
 s widely with his own organ groups and is a featured member of acclaimed s
 oul collective The Freedom Affair as well as British rhythm & blues outfit
  The James Hunter Six. Whether laying down gritty grooves or swinging with
  finesse\, Hazelton brings an unmistakable voice on the B-3 to every proje
 ct he touches.\n\nIn the classroom\, Hazelton serves as the applied organ 
 instructor at his alma mater\, Kansas City Kansas Community College\, wher
 e he teaches on DeVan’s personal Hammond B-3 organ—passing on the line
 age of the instrument with reverence and authenticity. He is also the musi
 c director at St. James United Methodist Church at 55th & Paseo\, where hi
 s playing continues to inspire and uplift each week.\n\nHazelton’s disco
 graphy includes both funk-driven ensemble work and straight-ahead jazz\, s
 howcasing his range as a performer\, bandleader\, and composer. His projec
 ts have earned critical praise around the globe for their energy\, precisi
 on\, and unmistakable groove.\n\nOffstage\, Chris is a devoted husband and
  father. He lives in Kansas City with his wife\, Erica Hazelton\, and thei
 r two children\, Evelyn and Jaxon.\n\nBoletos: https://dice.fm/event/8e73k
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