In 2004 Alan Evans, co-founder / drummer of acclaimed funk / soul jazz band Soulive, recorded his first solo album, Let It Ride. The album, a groove driven funk tour de force, was only released on CD in Japan and was never available as a digital release. Now 17 years later, this sought after album is finally released properly featuring new cover artwork and with 3 never before heard bonus live tracks. The album has a distinctive groove driven 70s funk vibe, mostly instrumental with a few vocal led tracks. Full of catchy hooks and outstanding musicianship. Evans wrote the album, plays drums, synths and sings. He enlisted an all star line-up of music friends to play on the album. Some of the very best of the modern funk/soul scene including: Aaron Bellamy (Chaka Khan, Beyonce, Cee-Lo Green), Mike Feingold (Jay-Z, Erykah Badu), Ruslan Sirota (Stanley Clarke, Josh Groban), Neal Evans (Soulive, Lettuce, Jack White), Sam Kininger (Lettuce, Soulive, Dave Matthews), Cochemea Gastelum (Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Amy Winehouse, Lady Gaga), Atticus Cole (Lettuce, Bill Cole), Amee Jana, Skip Jennings, Nikki Glaspie (Nth Power, Dumpstaphunk, Beyonce). Tracks include the feel good funk of ‘Do It Again’, an infectious track with tight syncopated rhythms. ‘Hot n Greezy’ is a dance floor funk number with snappy, bebop funk sax. Title track ‘Let It Ride’ features a relaxed, evocative funk groove with 70s style analog synth, incredibly catchy! ‘Welcome To The World’ takes things in another direction with a slinky soul jazz lounge vibe. ‘What the People Say’ the track is a tough, heavy funk featuring chant style vocals. Low Down Low is a very groovy jazz funk track. All the tracks feature tight in the pocket grooves and incredible musicianship. CREDITS: Alan Evans - drums, synths, lead vocals Aaron Bellamy - bass Mike Feingold - guitar Ruslan Sirota - keyboards Atticus Cole - percussion Sam Kininger - saxophone Cochemea Gastelum - saxophone Neal Evans - clavinet Amee Jana - background vocals Skip Jennings - background vocals Nikki Glaspie - background vocals Live at Skidmore College: Alan Evans - drums, lead vocals Aaron Bellamy - bass, background vocals Mike Feingold - guitar Jeffery Lockhart - guitar Recorded, mixed and mastered by Alan Evans Produced by Alan Evans Cover photo by Cara Moser Art direction - Alan Evans
