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No, Jazz and Soul music are two different genres. However, there are some similarities and connections between the two. Some people use the term “Soul Jazz” to describe a subgenre that emerged in the late 1950s and early 1960s, combining elements of jazz with blues, soul, and gospel. Artists like Ray Charles and Cootie Williams were at the forefront of this movement. But generally, soul music is more about human emotions and personal struggles, while jazz is more about improvisation and exploration of chords and melodies.