by Raul da Gama, Jazz da Gama The agility with which the big baritone saxophone is played by Adison Evans is remarkable. It is not only a sign of her virtuosity with the instrument, but also the fact that she has lightning-quick reflexes and is also capable of ringing in the changes in mood – … Read More
Derek Ansell, Jazz Journal UK Meridian is Adison Evans’ second CD since she moved to Tuscany in 2014. The record opens with the title tune, a delicate ballad that moves at a relaxed pace reflected in the solos. Her own baritone is warm and burry with frequent excursions into the tenor zone. “Owl People” is a … Read More
Dave Sumner, Bird is the Worm There’s a straightforward expressiveness to the latest from Adison Evans that is seriously refreshing. There’s nothing over the top on Meridian. It’s got some tunes that groove, some that gently sway, others that bop along, and even some classical influence here and there… but all of it falls within the expected range … Read More
Chris Baber, Jazz Views UK This is, to quote a popular song, all about the bass. Track 7, ‘Monkey Mind’, is a good introduction to Evans’ approach to composition and playing. It begins with an extended, improvised solo that growls deeply and resolutely before the group pick up a strutting groove and the pieces unfolds … Read More
George Harris, Jazz Weekly Adison Evans shows chops and style galore as she tames the unwieldy baritone sax and bass clarinet with a simpatico team of Troy Roberts/ts, Mat Jodrell/tp-fh, Lilvano Monastrios/p, Joseph Lepore/b, Robert Giaquinto/dr and guests Jeremy Smith/perc and Vasko Dukovski/cl. Her tone is warm and breathy, caressing themes such as the gentle … Read More
Mike Greenblatt, Goldmine Magazine This New York City/Italy uber-talent—fresh off the road with Beyonce and Jay-Z—got her influence tributes out of the way on her 2016 Hero debut. Now her own compositions come to the fore on the brilliantly executed Meridian (AdiTone Music). Adison Evans does, indeed, cover 1953 Miles Davis (“Serpent’s Tooth”, rearranging it masterfully). The only other cover is … Read More
C. Michael Bailey, All About Jazz Taking a slight turn from vocalists into reeds and winds, Adison Evans planted a flag in the ground with her solidly bop-directed Heros (Self Produced, 2016). The saxophonist has had a busy two years, touring with Beyonce and Jay Z up to 2014 when she retreated to the county (in Tuscany, no less) … Read More
Marco Cangiano, New York City Jazz Record After dedicating her first album to her heroes, baritone saxophonist/ bass clarinetist/ flutist Adison Evans turns to her inner self for inspiration. The result is far more cohesive in style and mood. Whether due to the Tuscan countryside where Adison now lives or increased confidence, Meridian reveals a … Read More
