Soul Impressions are a collective of Madison's finest jazz musicians that are inspired by the infectious Black American soul, funk, jazz & roots music of the 60s & 70s. Drawing upon a deep reservoir of both grooving original compositions and colorful arrangements of classics by artists like Roberta Flack, Stevie Wonder, and Marvin Gaye, Soul Impressions craft a unique sound that is at once highly personal, deeply expressive, and physically immersive. Atop an infectious rhythmic bedrock, elements of Motown, New Orleans funk, R&B, jazz, and retro soul and pop are fused to make for an exhilarating improvisational musical experience through the medium of the best Black American soul Music.

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Featuring core members of the local Madison Jazz Scene, Chris Rottmayer (organ), Jim Huwe (drums), & Austin Cebulske (sax), the Soul Impressions meld the jazz tradition with R&B, soul, & pop unlike any other musical group to craft a uniquely rich sonic texture that speaks a wide array of audiences.​​