The Hammond B-3 master will bring groove and timeless energy to our festival. Vintage soul, funk, boogaloo, and the raw power of the Hammond organ! Raphael Wressnig is one of the world's top Hammond B-3 players.
A regular nominee in the DownBeat Critics Poll, Wressnig is one of the few musicians who can master the powerful B-3 with groove, energy, and nuance. His playing combines the old school with the new: virtuosic, deeply rooted in authentic soul and blues, but delivered with a modern funk touch. Wressnig also constantly develops the classic sound of the organ trio from the 1960s, combining vintage tones with the energy of the present.
His performances captivate audiences with the expressive range of the Hammond organ, from percussive sounds and deep, vibrating basses to clear, gospel-influenced highs that make the organ sing, sometimes even roar with unbridled energy. Together with his band Soul Gift, he presents the potential of soul and blues in the modern world.
With his music, Raphael Wressnig proves that the Hammond B-3 can transcend generations while remaining irresistibly vital, funky, and soulful.