The summer of 2012 marks the release of an EP by Soulive and Karl Denson dedicated to the life of influential jazz guitarist Melvin Sparks. "SPARK!"  feature their cover tunes by Soulive and Denson  which capture the unique CTI Jazz sound with authenticity as a standard of funky Jazz fusion which Mr. Sparks helped to define during his career. This special EP project was recorded in 2011 shortly after the unfortunate passing of Sparks.

"SPARK!" will be officially released on June 19 with an accompanied tour of Japan and New York to play songs from the project.