Raphael Wressnig & Alex Schultz

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Raphael Wressnig Throughout the years Raphael Wressnig has created a unique organ style that is both elegant and explosive. He has established himself as one of the top musician's among the new-generation of organ players on the international jazz and blues scene. Raphael was born on the 14th of October 1979 in Graz (Austria). Self-taught on both piano and organ starting at age 16, he was immediately drawn into blues , jazz and funk and has never looked back. Raphael's main influences have come from the great traditional jazz organists Jimmy Smith , Jack Mc Duff , Jimmy McGriff, "Groove" Holmes and Hank Marr. Other influences include modern interpreters John Medeski, Larry Goldings as well as rock, soul and gospel organist Billy Preston. Developing a highly personal style, Raphael soon founded "Raphael Wressnig's Organic Trio" which resulted in their debut album "Manic Organic" in 2002. He started a 4 year, 6 record association with the Austrian guitarist and songwriter "Sir" Oliver Mally. Blues great Larry Garner from Baton Rouge, Louisiana asked Raphael to join his band – a collaboration that has lasted many years. Over the years Raphael has toured and played with some of the best known and respected blues players in the world including: Phil Guy, Louisiana Red, Sugar Blue (Grammy winner, ex-Rolling Stones, "Miss You"), James Armstrong, John Mooney, Steve James, Sharrie Williams and Doug McLeod. He has also played with some of the finest jazz players on the scene: Horaci

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DON'T BE AFRAID TO GROOVE

Soul Gift

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Dont't be afraid to groove

(Don't Be) Afraid To Groove

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Soulful Christmas (With a Funky Twist)

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Bayou Christkind (A Soulful Christmas with a Funky Twist)

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AAA - VA Instr #6

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(Dont' Be) Afraid To Groove

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Sounds of 2012 - White Line Fever

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SwissGroove - The world's No. 1 for jazz, funk, soul, world, latin and nu-grooves

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Radio Caprice Soul Blues

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That Is Soul

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