Effective period / Period of releases: 1977 - 2019

Members: John Manuel, Sibel Thrasher, Landy Shores, Nate White, Sharon Matthews

RAMP (an acronym for "Roy Ayers Music Productions") is an American soul/jazz band from Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. It was founded in 1976 by Roy Ayers, who was not a member of the group, though he did write and produce songs on their single but iconic album. The band consisted of Sharon Matthews and Sibel Thrasher on vocals, Landy Shores on guitar, Nate White on bass, and John Manuel on drums and percussion.