Summer is the season when the rest of America gets to experience the easy vibe that folks from L.A. call their own year round. Singer Adriana Evans, producer Dred Scott and arranger/woodwind player Rastine Calhoun III have assembled an album of tunes that groove like a sunny L.A. afternoon. Despite the subtle presence of some light hip-hop grooves and programming, Evans' debut relies more on live performances and '70s soul orchestrations, including horns, strings, orchestra bells, vibes, and even an oboe solo ("Lookin' For Your Love"). With a sweet and soulful voice, Adriana delivers the message that a world looked at with love can be an inspiring place.
Recorded at Sonora Recorders, Ocean Entertainment & West Lake Audio, Los Angeles, and Red Zone Studios, Burbank, California.
Personnel: Adriana Evans (vocals); Craig T. Cooper (guitar); Patrick Morgan, Evette Devereaux, Jerome Webster, Jacqueline Suzuki, Harry Scorzo, Michael Allen Harrison, William Henderson , Susan Chatman, Mark Cargill (violin); Jorge Moragu, Bette Byers, Hershel Wise (viola); Miguel Martinez (cello); Charles Owens (flute, oboe); Rastine Calhoun III (flute, tenor saxophone, ARP synthesizer); Gary Bias (baritone saxophone); Andy Cleaves, Wil Miller (trumpet, flugelhorn); Robert L. Watt, Gregory Williams (French horn); Duane Benjamin (trombone); Myron McKinley (piano); Herman Jackson (Fender Rhodes piano, keyboards); Luis Conte (congas, percussion); Eric McKain (claves, tambourine, percussion); Joseph Mitchell (bells).
Audio Mixers: Eric Sarafin; Eric Sanafin.
Recording information: Mad Dog Studios, Venice, CA; Ocean Entertainment, Los Angeles, CA; Red Zone Studios, Burbank, CA; Sonora Recorders, Los Angeles, CA; West Lake Audio, Los Angeles, CA.
Arranger: Rastine Calhoun III.
Personnel includes: Adriana Evans (vocals); Craig T. Cooper (guitar); Mark Cargill, Gary Y. Kuo, Evette Devereaux, Susan Chatman, Herry Scorzo, William H. Henderson, Patrick Morgan, Jerome Webster, Jacqueline Suzuki, Michael Harrison (violin); Michell Nardone, Jorge Moragu, Hershel Wise, Bette Byers (viola); Charles Owens (flute, oboe); Rastine Calhoun III (flute, tenor saxophone, keyboards); Gary Bias (trombone, baritone saxophone); Andy Cleaves, Will Miller (trumpet, flugel horn); Duane Benjamin (trombone); Robert Watt, Greg Williams (french horn); Myron McKinley (piano); Herman Jackson (Rhodes); Ndugu Chancler (vibraphone); Keith A. Jones, Sekou Bunch (bass); Gordon Eugene Campbell Jr. (drums); Eric McKain (tambourine); Louis Conte (congas); Joseph Mitchell (bells).
JazzTimes (9/97, p.65) - "...a breezy, buoyant trip that revisits...the sounds of soul's not so distant past. Evan's attention to phrasing and timing separates her from the run of the mill hip-hop soulster....a well thought-out first effort for this rising vocal star."
The Source (4/97, p.106) - "...a genuine vocalist with beautiful range....she even writes all of her own material..."
Adriana Evans Songs
| 1 | Love Is All Around See All 2 | | | |
| 2 | Seein' Is Believing See All 2 | | | |
| 3 | Heaven | | | |
| 4 | Reality See All 2 | | | |
| 5 | Hey Brother | | | |
| 6 | Trippin'  | | | |
| 7 | I'll Be There | | | |
| 8 | Love Me | | | |
| 9 | Looking for Your Love | | | |
| 10 | Swimming | | | |
| 11 | Say You Won't | | | |
| 12 | In the Sun | | | |
Adriana Evans Music Review
Average Rating: (4.9 out of 5 stars)    List All 8 Reviews AN UNDERATED DIVA
ADRIANA EVANS LP IS PLEASING WORK OF MUSIC.SONGS SUCH AS LOVE IS ALL AROUND AND TRIPPIN` DISPLAY EVANS DEFINTIVE VOCAL STYLE.MY PERSONAL FAVORITE IS HEAVEN.I HOPE WE HEAR FROM EVANS IN THE FUTURE.
Submitted by HEMINO16 (STATEN ISLAND N.Y.) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Where IS SHE?!
Far and away one of the best RnB albums in recent memory but WHERE DID SHE GO?! What is up with record execs to let such an incredible talent go to waste!!? Yo, if anyone is reading this review BUY THIS CD AT ONCE! Trust me. I was sprung the first time I heard 'Seeing is believing' back in 1997. Thats a delicious song. :D
Submitted by williest1 (Austin, TX)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No excellent!!!
She deserves better recognition. It's a shame that to the general public, she's virtually unknown. I must also give credit to the band backing her up, they're a major factor of her CD debut.
Submitted by adler (Kissimmee, FL)
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i've had this album since '97, and it's still fresh to me. this album is an unbelievable. i've waited... and waited... and waited... and i know that sade once waited 8 years between albums. but, where, oh, where is adriana evans?
Submitted by slick (ft. worth, tx, usa)
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This is probably the freshest album by a female RnB artist for a decade..This cd is a must and gets regular playtime in this joint.To pick a standout track is impoosible they are all stunners.Yet as so often happens the music industry yet again crush raw talent in favour of throw away trash..Where is she now..Someone find her and lets get another album sorted out..Five Stars !!!
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