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United States Soulive has established itself as a prominent jazz, funk, and soul trio.
Soulive's debut full-length release, 'Turn It Out', was issued through Velour Recordings, an independent label. This partnership led to the album selling 65,000 copies, boosting the band's recognition.
In the fall of 2000, Soulive signed a record deal with Blue Note Records, a legendary jazz label. They released 'Doin' Something' (2001) and 'Next' (2002) under this label, featuring collaborations with various artists.
In the Summer of 2005, Soulive signed a new contract with the jazz label Concord Records. Their first album with Concord, 'Break Out,' was released on September 13, 2005.
Soulive recorded 'No Place Like Soul' with producer Stewart Lerman, which was released on Stax Records, a label absorbed into Concord. This album featured Boston-based reggae/soul artist Toussaint as lead vocalist.
Soulive, a funk/jazz trio, formed in Woodstock, New York, in 1999. The group consists of Eric Krasno on guitar, Alan Evans on drums, and Neal Evans on Hammond B3 organ, bass keys, and clavinet. Prior to forming Soulive, brothers Alan and Neal Evans were the rhythm section for the jam band Moon Boot Lover. Eric Krasno, a high school acquaintance, joined them for a jam session on March 2, 1999, which led to the creation of their first album, “Get Down!”. The trio subsequently began touring, and during their first summer together, they recorded their debut LP, “Turn It Out,” for Velour Recordings. This independently produced album sold 65,000 copies, gaining them recognition in the jazz/funk scene. Between 1999 and the early 2000s, Soulive toured extensively, opening for acts such as The Rolling Stones, Dave Matthews Band, The Roots, Common, and John Mayer. They also performed at festivals including the Monterey Jazz Festival and Bonnaroo.
In the fall of 2000, Soulive signed with Blue Note Records, releasing “Doin’ Something” in 2001, which featured horn arrangements by Fred Wesley. Their second Blue Note album, “Next” (2002), included collaborations with vocalists Dave Matthews and Amel Larrieux, and rappers Talib Kweli and Black Thought. In 2003, they released a self-titled live album and “Turn It Out Remixed” with guest artists such as Jurassic 5 and DJ Spinna. The band transitioned to Concord Records in 2005, releasing “Break Out” with features from Chaka Khan, Ivan Neville, and Robert Randolph. In 2007, they released “No Place Like Soul” on Stax Records, featuring vocalist Toussaint. Following this, the band decided to return to their original trio format, focusing on instrumental performances and extensive touring.
Since 2010, Soulive has hosted an annual two-week, ten-night residency called “Bowlive” at the Brooklyn Bowl. These events feature diverse guest musicians and their horn section, The Shady Horns. Notable collaborators at “Bowlive” have included John Scofield, Questlove, Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Robert Randolph, and Talib Kweli. In 2010, they released “Rubber Soulive,” an album of Beatles covers. The band continues to focus on city-specific runs and residencies. In 2020, Eric Krasno launched the “Plus One” podcast, furthering his engagement with the music industry through interviews with various artists.
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