+**Soul jazz** is a vibrant subgenre of [Jazz](/wiki/jazz) that emerged in the 1950s and 1960s, fusing the improvisational depth of [Hard Bop](/wiki/hard_bop) with the infectious grooves of soul music and rhythm and blues. It is characterized by catchy melodies, call-and-response patterns, and gospel-infused harmonies, creating an accessible and funky sound often led by organ, piano, or saxophone.
+## See also
+- [Funk](/wiki/funk)
+- [Rhythm and Blues](/wiki/rhythm_and_blues)
+- [Blues](/wiki/blues)