For more songs please visit Andrea's official website at www.DreaSings.com
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, Eva Cassidy and Stevie Wonder, Andrea is currently heating up the Los Angeles music scene.
Recently, Andrea had the incredible honor to work with David Foster, Quincy Jones and Alan & Marilyn Bergman when recording the vocal demo for CELINE DION "I Knew I Loved You" at Foster's studio in Malibu.
Originally trained in opera at a young age, Andrea won first place in the Oregon State Vocal Competition in the first soprano category when only 14 years old, singing Leonard Bernstein's complete work "I Hate Music". She then went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater Performance from the University of Southern California.
A member of SAG and ASCAP, Andrea now 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 Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, The Pasadena Jazz Institute, Pelican Hill in Newport Coast, 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, Bistango, Bobby London, Maggianos, Bellavino Wine Bar and others, accompanied by some of L.A.s best musicians. Andrea also sings in the bands Present Tense, Gregg Young & The 2nd Street Band and Kaosz Theory.
Andrea recently 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. To purchase this album go to Itunes.
In addition to performing, Andrea keeps busy recording as a session singer. Her voice can be heard on recordings by Samsung, Blacktoast Music, Dimelo Records, Mattel Toys, Windgate Music, Groove Gravy Records, Kriztal Records, Wham-O, Sharkey Productions, YG Entertainment, Delta Entertainment, Mills Trading Company, Warner Brothers, EMI and others.
Live Review: Andrea Miller at Vitello's (Dec 9, 2009, 11:50 AM PST)
Vitello's features an intimate, private room upstairs that has become the home of this restaurant's Red Carpet Jazz Series. Recently, I attended a show there featuring the very talented Andrea Miller. Large wooden doors swung open to a full house. The crowd sat in rapt attention of this little lady with the compelling voice. Dressed in a simple black dress and patent leather pumps, Miller was moving back and forth across the stage, as if anticipating every nuance of her band. Her whole body pulsated with music, whether she was singing or listening to her band members solo. On piano was Ed Czach, David Miller on double bass and Jack LeCompe on drums. Arriving late, I missed the first couple of songs. However, right from the moment I sat down, Ms. Miller was engaging. The talented songstress exhibits an easy patter with her audience. Here is an artist that makes you feel right at home, as though you have dropped by her place for dinner and drinks. At the same time, she offered the audience a relaxed, but highly emotional interpretation of songs. As an introduction to one tune, Miller confessed she no longer smokes or drinks coffee. Then she sang the bluesy composition "Black Coffee," wringing each tone from the song like a handkerchief full of tears. Next came her fluid arrangement of "Love For Sale;" followed by James Taylor's pop hit "Fire & Rain." Miller made both songs uniquely her own. Her repertoire is diverse. During the evening, her vocal style projected a confident, jazzy strength; particularly exhibited in her swinging and spirited version of "Moanin.'" The first set ended with the old standard "Sentimental Journey" where Andrea lamented that she has never taken a train trip, but would love to do so and would surely hum this song during her excursion. An evening with Andrea Miller is a trip all to itself. There are some singers you experience, only to puzzle why a major record label hasn't swept them up and shared their talent with the world. Andrea Miller is one such gifted artist.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING.
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)
"The Tao of Groove embraces the styles of funk, blues, jazz, soul, latin, and world beats to bring the listener one step closer to nirvana. Andrea Miller delivers a beautiful range of soothing vocals backed by an impeccable arrangement of strings and synths on "Maybe". don't sleep on this exotic gem." (UCLA Radio)
RIVER ROAD:
Who needs to use a musical instrument when you can produce an amazing sound like Andrea does here with pure vocal harmonies. Sharp and sweet, sassy and smooth, all in an explosive little tinder box of a lady, shooting melodic fireworks into the sky and leaving a trail of brightness in her wake. You think after you've heard it that it couldn't have been a cappella but it was, in true finger clicking Gospel style. If you check out the lyrics you'll find them quite cryptic and ambiguous but from the pen of a poet too. "Find another tree to climb" is a really catchy lyric and jumps out from the song - but then again everything is jumping in this one. If attitude is measured by volume then this one breaks the scales.
OVER THE RAINBOW:
Andrea will get to your heart even if she sings in a middle of a boat in the sea. What she does has nothing to do with being in L.A., London, Paris or whatever. It has to do with artistic commitment and love for every note she sings, and thats how great artists act, dont you think? (IAC.com)
An All time favorite. This I recall was MY first solo when I was very young taking lessons, but NOTHING like how this angelic voice can belt it out.TRULY AMAZING!! (IAC.com)
Never heard this tune performed better (IAC.com)
HOW INSENSITIVE:
"Beautiful work again by this outstanding artist. This moves me so much and in a time when things are sad I am reminded of the beauty and positivity of creativity and in what a sweet sadness there is in loss if we truly loved." (IAC.com)
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