SOULE MONDE is Avant-Funk, born of the syncopated minds of power drummer Russ Lawton and organ wizard Ray Paczkowski. The "duo" is cemented into an indestructible unit, where bold improvisational leaps are interpreted telepathically and reciprocated effortlessly. Paczkowski has an intrepid ability to simultaneously tame the Hammond B3 and clavinet, filling Soule Monde's sound with beautiful and dynamic melodies. Lawton is the consummate "pocket" drummer, driving the groove further without ever losing a step, or Ray. This is the jazz-duo your parents warned you about. Notably, both members of Soule Monde have been in the Trey Anastasio Band (TAB) for more than 20 years and toured with Dave Matthews and Friends for 3 years. Additionally, Russ and Ray have made appearances at Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, Saturday Night Live, David Letterman, Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien and Jimmy Fallon. "This is jazz that knows how to boogie," raves RELIX.