Soulive

Soulive is a jazz trio that originated in Woodstock, New York, and is known for its ripping solos and catchy, upbeat songs. The band consists of Eric Krasno (guitar), Alan Evans (drums), and Neal Evans (keyboard, bass keys, clavinet). The

Soulive is a jazz trio that originated in Woodstock, New York, and is known for its ripping solos and catchy, upbeat songs. The band consists of Eric Krasno (guitar), Alan Evans (drums), and Neal Evans (keyboard, bass keys, clavinet). The band is also usually accompanied by its horn section, which formerly consisted of Sam Kininger (saxophone), but now features Rashawn Ross (trumpet) and Ryan Zoidis (saxophone).

On March 2, 1999, brothers Alan and Neal Evans invited guitarist Eric Krasno to cut some tracks with them in their home studio in Woodstock, New York. That jam session became their first EP, Get Down!, and the band shortly thereafter realized their potential together and hit the road to begin touring. It was during that first summer together that the band recorded their first LP, Turn It Out, for Velour Recordings. Turn It Out featured various distinguished guest musicians, including John Scofield, Oteil Burbridge, and Sam Kininger. The independently produced Turn It Out went on to sell an astonishing 65,000 copies, enabling Soulive to gain recognition in the jazz/funk scene.