Biography:
"The Ray Mann Three fuse D'Angelo's sex appeal with the grit of Tom Waits" - Sydney Morning Herald
The Ray Mann Three are Australia's troubadours of minimal Soul music. Three well-dressed cats: sitting, jamming, sketching with minimal strokes; inhabiting a world of their own, but inviting you to visit - and maybe stay awhile...
Since the band's sold-out debut album launch and subsequent 30-date national tour in Spring 2008, The Ray Mann Three's dynamic live show has earned the band spots supporting international acts such as
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings,
Jamie Lidell and
Roy Ayers, and local acts ranging from
Ash Grunwald and
The Bamboos to
Kate Miller-Heidke and
Holly Throsby.
After leaving his role of longtime lead guitarist in Kid Confucius, singer/songwriter Ray Wassef went on with bassist Byron Luiters (who now also plays with John Butler Trio) and drummer Bart Denaro (since replaced by Grant Gerathy) to release a debut album, "The Ray Mann Three": recorded in three days, produced by Tony Buchen, the album blends soul, jazz and hip-hop with timeless songwriting that calls to mind D'Angelo, Al Green, The Beatles and The Roots, and perfectly captures the band's warm, intimate sound.
"Urban, neo-soul, a dash of funk, lots of spunk with a truly fresh spirit... The Ray Mann Three have the ability to propel you into a higher sphere allowing your soul and intellect to waltz into the lofty clouds of the unique" - Drum Media
"Classic soul music with a modern funk twist... The musical atmosphere's right for a band like this to break into the bigtime" - The Brag
PBS Radio (Melbourne) - Feature Album
RRR Radio (Melbourne) - Feature Album
The Brag (Sydney) - Indie Album of the Week
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