Raphael Wressnig

Raphael Wressnig is not your ordinary B-3 organ player. He confidently brings out the inherent pyrotechnic power and mightiness of the large B-3 console and he is proud of his role in performing what he calls “organ-heavy soul & funk.”

His fluency in soul, funk, jazz, and blues has garnered him the attention of an international claque of critics and multiple nominations over the past decade for the DownBeat Critics Poll as “Best Organ Player of the Year.” From New Orleans-style funk to soul and rhythm & blues, Wressnig’s percussive and greasy Hammond sounds conjure dynamic, high-voltage music.

Old-school and new-school rendezvous in his style and sound, combining authentic soul and deep blues with a contemporary funk edge for a unique listening experience. Together with his group, Soul Gift, he showcases the vibrant potential of soul, blues and funk in a modern world, giving the audience a fresh take these classic genres.