Soulive

Soulive has established itself as a prominent jazz, funk, and soul trio. After forming in 1999, the jazz, funk, and soul trio Soulive, comprising Eric Krasno (guitar), Alan Evans (drums), and Neal Evans (Hammond B3 organ, bass keys, and clavinet), quickly established themselves as a formidable force in the music scene. Following a pivotal jam session on March 2, 1999, the group recorded their first EP, ‘Get Down!’. The trio then embarked on extensive touring, and in 2000, they released their debut LP, ‘Turn It Out,’ for Velour Recordings.

Since 2010, Soulive has hosted their highly acclaimed annual two-week, ten-night residency, ‘Bowlive,’ at the Brooklyn Bowl. These celebrated events are known for featuring diverse guest musicians and their acclaimed horn section, The Shady Horns, with notable collaborators including John Scofield, Questlove, Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Robert Randolph, and Talib Kweli. The band continued their prolific output, releasing ‘Rubber Soulive,’ an album of Beatles covers, in 2010, and ‘Spark!’ with Karl Denson in 2012. Soulive has consistently prioritized city-specific runs and residencies, maintaining a vibrant touring schedule.

2′ in 2024, continuing to build upon their established reputation as pioneering figures in contemporary jazz, funk, and soul. The trio remains active, consistently delivering their signature instrumental performances to audiences worldwide.