Biography
Ron Miles is a songwriter and cornet player based in Denver, Colorado. Ron was born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1963 and moved to Denver with his family in 1974. Ron Miles has previously recorded as a leader for the Prolific, Capri, Gramavision, and Sterling Circle labels. He is one of the finest improvisers and composers of his generation and has been called one of the greatest melodists by clarinetist Ben Goldberg. In addition to leading his own bands, Ron Miles has performed in the ensembles of Joshua Redman, Bill Frisell, Mercer Ellington, Don Byron, Myra Melford, Joe Henry, Madeleine Peyroux, Jason Moran, Matt Wilson, the Bad Plus, Harriet Tubman, Ginger Baker, and Goldberg.
Videos
Ron Miles “First Look” With Don Was
Ron Miles “The Rumor” (Visualizer)
Ron Miles “Queen of the South” (Visualizer)
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Ron Miles “Rainbow Sign”
Ron Miles wrote most of his new album, Rainbow Sign, as his father was passing away. It was the summer of 2018, and as Miles puts it, his relationship with his dad was transitioning as well. “I became more of a caregiver to him,” says the prominent jazz cornetist and bandleader. “I was so happy that we made it all the way around, and that he was able to know before he passed just how much... read more
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BLUE NOTE RELEASES RON MILES LIVE RECORDING “OLD MAIN CHAPEL” FEATURING BILL FRISELL & BRIAN BLADE
Blue Note honors the legacy of the brilliant and beloved trumpeter, composer, bandleader, and educator Ron Miles with the release of Old Main Chapel, a sublime 2011 live recording featuring Miles’ trio with guitarist Bill Frisell and drummer Brian Blade. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6X6f4MrZpQ When Miles... read more
RON MILES (1963-2022)
The brilliant and beloved cornetist, composer, bandleader, and educator Ron Miles passed away last night at his home in Denver, Colorado. His death was confirmed by his manager and producer Hans Wendl. The cause was complications from Polycythemia Vera, a rare blood disorder. He was 58 years old. Ron is survived by... read more
RON MILES: NEW SINGLE “THE RUMOR” OUT NOW FROM BLUE NOTE DEBUT “RAINBOW SIGN”
Cornetist and composer Ron Miles has released “The Rumor,” the alluring second single to be revealed from his forthcoming Blue Note debut Rainbow Sign, which will be released on October 9. Rainbow Sign is a deeply affecting follow-up to his widely acclaimed 2017 album I Am A Man, which reconvenes the same... read more
RON MILES TO RELEASE BLUE NOTE DEBUT “RAINBOW SIGN” FEATURING JASON MORAN, BILL FRISELL, THOMAS MORGAN & BRIAN BLADE
Cornetist and composer Ron Miles will make his Blue Note debut on October 9 with Rainbow Sign, the deeply affecting follow-up to his widely acclaimed 2017 album I Am A Man, which reconvenes the same remarkable band featuring pianist Jason Moran, guitarist Bill Frisell, bassist Thomas Morgan, and drummer Brian Blade.... read more
