Neal Evans is the rhythmic and melodic powerhouse behind the celebrated funk/jazz trio Soulive, widely revered for his ability to simultaneously hold down deep, pocket-driven bass lines with his left hand while laying down searing leads with his right. In Part 1 of our chat, we talk to Neal on his playing, composition and career as a whole, from his Buffalo roots to sharing stages with The Rolling Stones. We also discuss vintage gear preferences and the enduring chemistry he shares with his brother Alan Evans and guitarist Eric Krasno.

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Soulive’s latest album – Flowers

Recording in Iceland

Flóki Studios in Iceland

The LMI Motor City Big Block DI

Soulive – East Side

The evolving performing and recording relationship between the three members of Soulive

Neal’s musical upbringing

Moon Boot Lover – Good Thing

Studying with Jaki Byard

Nick Mancini on Vibraphone

The parallel lives of Soulive and Lettuce

Early and later keyboards with Soulive

Roland A-30

Roland XV-5080

Break Science

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