Let It Ride, by Alan Evans

Let It Ride

by Alan Evans

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1.	Do It Again 04:37	info	buy track
2.	Hot n'Greezy 04:40	info	buy track
3.	Let It Ride 04:42	info	buy track
4.	Are You With Me 04:07	info	buy track
5.	Welcome To The World 04:32		buy track
6.	Break It Down 04:25	info	buy track
7.	Uh Ah 03:58	info	buy track
8.	What The People Say 04:54	info	buy track
9.	Low Down Low 06:55	info	buy track
10.	Do It Again (Outro) 01:48	info	buy track
11.	Bonus Track - Let It Ride (Live at Skidmore College - February 4 2005) 10:22	info	buy track
12.	Bonus Track - What The People Say (Live at Skidmore College - February 4 2005) 09:46	info	buy track
13.	Bonus Track - Uh Ah (Live at Skidmore College - February 4 2005) 09:03		buy track

about

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 16 years later this sought after album is finally released properly featuring new cover artwork and with 3 bonus never before heard 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), 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

released February 27, 2021

Do It Again : Alan Evans, Aaron Bellamy, Mike Feingold, Rusaln Sirota, Sam Kininger, Atticus Cole, Amee Jana, Skip Jennings, Nikki Glaspie
Hot n’ Greezy : Alan Evans, Aaron Bellamy, Mike Feingold, Rusaln Sirota, Atticus Cole, Cochemea Gastelum
Let It Ride : Alan Evans, Aaron Bellamy, Mike Feingold, Rusaln Sirota
Are You With Me? : Alan Evans, Aaron Bellamy, Mike Feingold, Rusaln Sirota, Sam Kininger, Amee Jana, Skip Jennings, Nikki Glaspie
Welcome To The World : Alan Evans, Aaron Bellamy, Mike Feingold, Rusaln Sirota
Break It Down : Alan Evans, Aaron Bellamy, Mike Feingold, Rusaln Sirota, Sam Kininger
Uh Ah : Alan Evans, Aaron Bellamy, Mike Feingold, Rusaln Sirota, Atticus Cole
What The People Say : Alan Evans, Aaron Bellamy, Mike Feingold, Rusaln Sirota, Atticus Cole, Sam Kininger
Low Down Low : Alan Evans, Aaron Bellamy, Mike Feingold, Rusaln Sirota, Neal Evans, Atticus Cole, Cochemea Gastelum
Do It Again (outro) : Alan Evans, Aaron Bellamy, Mike Feingold, Rusaln Sirota, Sam Kininger, Atticus Cole, Amee Jana, Skip Jennings, Nikki Glaspie
Let It Ride - Live at Skidmore College - February 4, 2005 : Alan Evans, Aaron Bellamy, Mike Feingold, Jeffery Lockhart
What The People Say - Live at Skidmore College - February 4, 2005 : Alan Evans, Aaron Bellamy, Mike Feingold, Jeffery Lockhart
Uh Ah - Live at Skidmore College - February 4, 2005 : Alan Evans, Aaron Bellamy, Mike Feingold, Jeffery Lockhart