Whiteside, Ragan
Thrill Ride
THRILL RIDE is Contemporary Jazz Flu3stRagan Whiteside's 6thstudio album on Randis Musicthe album, which was nominated for an NAACP Image Award, takes the listener on an exciting musical journey, with unexpected twist sand turns fueled by occasional deviations from the standard four-on-the-floor. The driving flute melodies place the typically quiet instrument in a different light, matching the energy of the drums throughout the album Joining Ragan on the THRILL RIDE album is guest artist James Lloyd (Pieces of a Dream) with a chill collaboration on "A Toast at Sunset." Also joining Ragan is guest producer Chris "Big Dog" Davis (two-time Grammy nominee) with an exci3ng take on Stevie Wonder's "Don't You Worry' Bout a Thing.