ALBUM INFO:
After recording many songs of her own with full production and appearing on many recordings by other artists, Drea has set out to create a musical expression all her own.
With only a Roland BR-8 and a Shure 57 michrophone, Drea wrote, recorded and produced her first completely solo album entitled, "Drea - Alone".
She chose this title because the album is entirely a capella. Using her own voice as a percussive, melodic and harmonic instrument, she recorded her original songs with only vocals.
After tracking and recording the album herself, it was then mixed and mastered at Hollyview Sound in Los Angeles.
Take a journey on this truly unique musical trip - and enjoy the ride.
DREA INFO:
Born and raised in Salem, Oregon, singer/songwriter Andrea Miller’s voice has been described as soulful, sensual, hypnotic and endearing. Influenced by Nancy Wilson, Sarah Vaughan, and Stevie Wonder amongst others, Andrea, A.K.A. Drea is currently heating up the Los Angeles music scene.
An affiliate of ASCAP, Andrea performs regularly throughout greater Los Angeles with her jazz quartet. Her performances have brought down the house and gained critical acclaim at venues such as the Ritz Carlton Pasadena, The Four Seasons, Charlie O's, Regent Beverly Wilshire, Lunaria, Jax, Windows Of The World, 310 Lounge, Chaya Brasserie, The Smokehouse, Cafe Cordiale, Twin Palms, Highland Grounds, Club Lingerie, The Cat Club, The Opium Den, The Knitting Factory, The Zip Cafe, Bobby London, Maggiano’s, Bellavino Wine Bar and others, accompanied by some of L.A.’s best musicians.
Andrea finished recording her first full length jazz album entitled “Perfect Day“ during late 2005. Produced by Stephen Boyd, the album was recorded in L.A. and features 11 songs. The musicians performing on the album include: Ernie Watts, Jon Chiodini, Bob Leatherbarrow, Frank Wilson, Tim Pleasant, Bob Maize, Cliff Hugo, Alex Acuna, Stephen Boyd, Chuck Hoover and Robert Martin. Andrea co-wrote two of the songs and seven of the songs are written by the masterful artist, Bobby Cole, July Garland’s former musical director.
In early 2006, Andrea released a beautiful duo recording of standards featuring herself and Yoon Seung Cho on piano. The duo perform 10 jazz standards, displaying a fluid flow of give and take, combining both jazz and classical backgrounds. The album is entitled “II By II” and available on Andrea's website: www.DreaSings.com.
Last year Andrea was honored when asked to perform the “Star Spangled Banner” for the LA Galaxy (LA’s Intl. Soccer team) at the Home Depot Stadium in front of 20,000 people. This year Andrea will perform the National Anthem at Dodger Stadium for the L.A. Dodger’s 2006 season. Andrea became the KLAC “Fabulous Finds Contest” winner last year, beating out her competition in both the radio broadcast contest as well as the live performance finals contest.
In addition to performing, Andrea keeps busy recording as a session singer. Her voice can be heard on recordings by Dimelo Records, Windgate Music, Groove Gravy Records, Kriztal Records, YG Entertainment, Delta Entertainment, Mills Trading Company and others.
After graduating from USC with a Bachelor Of Fine Arts in Acting, little did she know her education would lead to a career as a professional vocalist. To find out more about Andrea and her music check out www.DreaSings.com.
“She’s very charming, personable and attractive and sings with a lot of emotion”. “Her delivery is soft and sensual, almost hypnotic. She sings with confidence”. (L.A. Jazz Scene)
“Track 5, 'Maybe', brings you to a setting of coming home to a special loved one. Andrea Miller's vocals on this track are magnificent". (Jointz Magazine)
“Listening to her music, it is easy to see why she was honored, her honest, touching lyrics are delivered by her strong, soulful voice in such a divine way that you can't help but be drawn in. After seeing her flawless live performance of the old standard "My Funny Valentine", I realized that this is one artist who deserves all the accolades and awards she gets. Andrea has a captivating quality about her that commands your attention and earns your praise. Andrea is definitely an artist worth listening to.” (Indie-Connections.com)
Photography (C) Damion Poirier
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