Alan Evans - Let It Ride
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.