In Brief

*** John Lee Hooker, “Chill Out,” Point Blank. When he’s not caught up in trying to create a commercial sound, the 75-year-old blues singer-guitarist can still generate goose bumps. Wisely, he sticks to his roots this time, mostly pouring out his soul on stark, intense acoustic tunes. Van Morrison and Santana turn in solid guest appearances.

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