Home Base: Los Angeles, CA
Music Style: R&B, Instrumental Contemporary Jazz, and Funk with an Uplifting, Soulful, Heartfelt, Rhythmic and Transportive Vibe
Booking Contact:
Major Scale Management
Gina McCain / 703-930-4594
PERFORMANCE VIDEOS
SINGLES
DISCOGRAPHY
BIOGRAPHY
“Having Andréa Lisa as part of my touring band is almost as cool as featuring her on my last two records! Which is almost as cool as watching her star rise nationally and internationally. I’m asking her to reserve the saxophone spot in her band…” - Kirk Whalum
Andréa Lisa, the South African-born and New Zealand-raised artist, is a musical powerhouse driven by personal experiences and her deep-rooted inspirations. As a singer, guitarist, composer, and producer, Andréa's diverse talents shine through in every aspect of her music.
Her journey in music began at a young age, with soul, jazz, and R&B sounds infusing her daily life. At 15, she started crafting her own music and lyrics, setting her on a path of artistic exploration. A graduate of the New Zealand School of Music with a major in jazz guitar and vocals, Andréa's passion for composition led her to create a rich assembly of genres that blend into a unique and captivating artistic alchemy.
Andréa Lisa's music aims to uplift, help, and heal others, reflecting her main desire to make a positive impact through her art. Her debut album release "Silver Lining" radiates a heartfelt and transportive energy that captivates the senses and resonates with the soul. Andréa's distinctive sound, rich tone, and emotive vocals permeate every note, creating a melodic tapestry that transcends conventional genres and captures the listener's imagination. Drawing inspiration from her personal journey of resilience and growth, Andréa shares, "The album is a reflection of my experiences, a melodic diary of lessons learned and triumphs achieved.” Through nuanced storytelling and heartfelt lyricism, "Silver Lining" offers a profound narrative of hope, perseverance, and self-discovery. Her music has been widely recognized, with "Vortex" making its mark on Billboard radio, SiriusXM Watercolors, iHeart Radio and gaining success on multiple charts. As a multifaceted talent, Andréa Lisa has collaborated and recorded with renowned artists like Kirk Whalum, Ralph Johnson (Earth Wind & Fire), Kool & the Gang and Jennifer Holliday. Her guitar work on Kool & the Gang's latest album further solidifies her status as an exceptional musician.
With her powerful vocals, soulful melodies, and heartfelt lyrics, Andréa Lisa's music is a testament to her unwavering commitment to creating art that touches hearts and souls. As she continues to mesmerize audiences worldwide, her musical journey is poised for even greater heights in the years to come. For more information visit https://www.andrealisa.com
“Andréa’s artistry showcases an extensive vocabulary playing contemporary jazz guitar as well as it displays her innate ability to perform, sing, write and produce her own music in such way that is attractive to all ages of the listing audience. You can always depend on her to deliver her truth and passion with each performance.” - Kevin Flournoy
NOTEWORTHY
November 2019 - Andréa received her first official nomination for the Hollywood Music in Media Awards for a collaboration with Ralph Johnson from Earth, Wind & Fire
September 2019 - Kirk Whalum's album “Humanité'” was released featuring one of Andréa's original songs titled “Get Your Wings Up” as the single!
July 2023 - Kool & the Gang's album “People Just Wanna Have Fun” was released featuring Andréa on their original songs titled “Obsession” and “For The Woman In You”
May 2024 - Kirk Whalum's album “Epic Cool” was released featuring Andréa on Kirks original song titled “Love and Healing”
“I met Andréa Lisa while producing Kirk Whalum’s album “Epic Cool”. Kirk insisted on using her as the main guitar player and I’m so glad he did! Andréa has a unique, beautiful way of making her guitar sing. Her phrasing sounds fresh and is always authentic. She’s also a gifted singer/songwriter who knows how to craft memorable songs with meaningful lyrics. There’s a bright future ahead for Andréa Lisa.” - Greg Manning
NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
- St James Live! - Atlanta, GA
- Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival - Avalon, CA
- Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival - Norfolk, VA
- Rhythm On The Vine at South Coast Winery, Temecula, CA
- Jazz On The Green - Tulsa, OK
- Marcus Anderson Jazz AND Coffee Escape - Durham, NC
- South - Philadelphia, PA
- Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz - Hartford, CT
- Middle C Jazz w/Rebecca Jade - Charlotte, NC
- Potomac Seafood & Jazz Festival - Colton's Point, MD
- Fisk Food and Jazz Music Festival - Nashville, TN
- Elkhart Jazz Festival - Elkhart, IN
- Newport Beach Jazz Festival - Newport Beach, CA
- Algarve Smooth Jazz Festival - Pinhal do Concelho, Portugal
- Berks Jazz Festival - Reading, PA
- Earl Klugh's Weekend of Jazz - Colorado Springs, CO
- Fresh Coast Jazz Festival - Milwaukee, WI
- Māngere Arts Centre - Auckland, New Zealand
- Bird's Basement - Melbourne, Australia
- Lazybones Lounge, Marrickville - Sydney, Australia
- Lyric's Underground - Perth Australia
- Spaghettini's - Seal Beach, CA
- Grammy Museum - Los Angeles, CA
- Blue Note - Napa, CA
- Greater Richmond Convention Center - Richmond, VA
- Cornerstone Center for the Arts - Muncie, IN
- John Lyman Center for Performing Arts - New Haven, CT
- Jazz Sunday's at The Park Series - Houston, TX
- Kafé Kirk - Memphis, TN
- Thornton Winery - Temecula, CA
- Blues Alley - Washington, DC
- Blue Note - Tokyo, Japan
- Berks Jazz Fest - Reading, PA