John Lee Hooker, Jr. describes his sound as 2 parts R&B, 1 part jazz and "down home blues". He captivates audiences with his ad-lib creations, working the audiences, including them in sing alongs and dance and often descending from the stage to dance with them. Says Nicky Baxter, editor for the Metro Active, "truly John L. Hooker Jr. is the real thing, and not just some tired imitation of his dad".