March 7: Dr. Lonnie Smith reaches No. 1

At No. 1 on this week’s JazzWeek Jazz Chart is Dr. Lonnie Smith Evolution (Blue Note). Most added (+29) is Hendrik Meurkens Harmonicus Rex (Height Advantage). Highest debut (No. 31) and biggest gainer (+80) is Willie Jones III Groundwork (WJ3). Most reported (58 stations) is Jeremy Pelt #JIVECULTURE (HighNote).