Ivan Neville talks and plays The Rolling Stones, Keith Richards & The X-Pensive Winos and Robbie Robertson in the action-packed highlights to Soul Country #10. Seeped in the New Orleans funk and soul scene, Ivan has a unique spot classic rock history having recorded with the Rolling Stones on Dirty Work and Voodoo Lounge. His tasty piano licks make this a great spot to learn a bit about more in his full length podcast Ivan Neville where he plays a bit of what keyboard wizard James Booker taught him.

Born August 19, 1959, in the Crescent City, Ivan—son of R&B icon Aaron Neville and nephew to The Neville Brothers—grew up steeped in funk, soul, and jazz. A multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire on keyboards, guitar, bass, and drums, he's left an indelible mark on the industry.Ivan's journey kicked off in the '80s with his debut album If My Ancestors Could See Me Now (1988), boasting hits like "Not Just Another Girl" and a duet with Bonnie Raitt. He toured with Raitt's band, played keys on The Rolling Stones' Dirty Work and Voodoo Lounge, and collaborated with Keith Richards, Don Henley, and more across 300+ recordings.Founding Dumpstaphunk in 2003, Ivan fused NOLA grooves with contemporary funk on albums like Everybody Want Sum (2010). Post-Katrina, his work on Sing Me Back Home (2006) highlighted resilience, while his 2023 solo effort Touch My Soul earned OffBeat's Best Piano/Keyboard award.Tune in as Ivan shares family tales, career highs, and fresh projects, embodying the enduring spirit of his hometown. Don't miss this soul-stirring chat! Sponsored in part with grants from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation.