May 2018: Featured Artist
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Saxophonist:
Adison Evans
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Photo Credit: Simon Yu
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Adison Evans is a saxophonist known for her work with Beyoncé, Jay Z and Demi Lovato. She has also shared the stage with Stefon Harris, Christian McBride, Terence Blanchard, Wynton Marsalis, Trisha Yearwood, and Nicki Minaj.
She draws on her influences, travels and life experience as well as those that have influenced her both musically and personally. Her music exudes a love for jazz, R&B and positive affirmation. She combines pure excitement with a soulful saxophone sound and a contagious smile to create her compelling performances. Adison made her debut in the pop world playing in the 2013 Super Bowl with Beyoncé. After graduating from The Juilliard School, she toured with Beyoncé in the “Mrs. Carter Show World Tour” and, afterward, with Beyoncé and JayZ in the history making “On the Run Tour.” She can also be heard on the album that crashed iTunes, Beyoncé, and has been seen in many of her music videos, including “Countdown,” as well as HBO Beyoncé specials. In 2016, Adison released her debut album, Hero, a tribute to those who have shaped her into the young woman and artist she is today. In 2017, Adison debuted on Broadway in “Home for the Holidays” at New York City’s historical, August Wilson Theater. |
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Adison is proud to release her second album, Meridian,* which she co-produced with Australian-born saxophonist, Troy Roberts. The album is rooted in the concept that everything is connected, just as the meridians in our bodies create pathways for vital energy to flow.
*Available on July 6, 2018: iTunes, Cd Baby, Spotify and everywhere. Nancy Burger, senior editor, spoke with Adison about her musical journey.
Find interview by clicking the button below. |
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Video Above:
Adison turns it up with songs from her debut album, Hero, which was released in 2016. She also talks about the "heroes" in her life and how they inspired her to create the songs for the album. |
Photo Credit: Tobia Borgogni
Her new album, Meridian, will be available on July 6, 2018. |
