Marcus L. Miller w/Freedom Jazz Movement

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Album: Body Soul & Spirit

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Genre: Folk / Freestyle / Jazz
Location Los Angeles, Un
Profile Views: 23466
Last Login: 4/23/2013
Member Since 4/16/2005
Website marcusmillerdrums.com
Record Label Universe Soul Records
Type of Label Indie
Bio
.. .. .. .. .. .... The art forms of Music, Dance, and Spoken Word have the unique power and ability to make our bodies move and to free our minds. Jazz is the one form of music that utilizes improvisation allowing for freedom in creative thought and expression. Spoken Word gives us the freedom of lyrical expression. Movement embodies all that is creative and free flowing; no constraints or bounds. The combination of these three elements results in the harmonious mixture known as Freedom Jazz Movement. The name says it all...Freedom attained through jazz expressed in movement. Drummer/composer Marcus L. Miller formed this group in 1998 as a vehicle for music he had written for choreographed dance pieces. Each song tells a story that is expressed through a dancer's movement. The goal musically is to create music that blends the drumming traditions of the African diaspora with melodic and harmonic ideas synonomous to the African-American traditions of jazz , blues, and gospel. The group features drummer Marcus L. Miller, choreographer/dancer Tamica Wahington-Miller, poet Jennifer Bowens, vocalist Nailah Porter, and bassist Edwin Livingston. The music is rooted in the traditions of American Jazz with West-African and Afro-Cuban rhythmic influences...real FOLK music. Freedom Jazz Movement has performed at such venues as the Charles & Harriet Luckman Theatre, The Broad stage, The Lincoln Center, The Carolina Theatre in Durham,The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, The John Anson Ford Theatre, UC Santa Barbara, UC San Diego, and appeared at various festivals throughout Russia, China, Brazil, Mexico, & North America. Freedom Jazz Movement exists to give back to those who have come before us. By playing rhythms with ancient ties, we "Keep Spirits Alive". Their hearts beat as the drum pounds, and their spirit illuminates through the movements of the dancer, and the stories told make you reflect on just how far we have come.
Members
Jennifer Bowens-poet Tamica Washington-Miller-dancer Treva Offutt - vocals Marcus L. Miller-traps & percussion
Influences
Bobby Bryant jazz poetry collective, Max Roach & Dance Theatre of Harlem, Alvin Ailey, Nikki Giovanni, Art Blakey & Lee Morgan, Elvin Jones & John Coltrane, Kenny Dorham, Philly Joe Jones, Roy Haynes, Billy Higgins, Miles Davis & Fela Kuti & Tony Williams, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Clarence Johnson, Bobby Bryant jr., Sting & Omar Hakin, Tony Allen, Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers Band, Prince, Marvin Gaye, Phil Collins, Jerry Gargia Band, Stanley Clarke, George Duke, Rachelle Ferrell, Me'shell Ndegeocello, Bob Marley & the Wailers, Mongo Santamaria, Babatunde Olatunji, Andre Crouch, Walter Hawkins, Fred Hammond
Sounds Like
"High impact, high quality jazz expression." - Huffington Post, "...Amazing and a unique standout." - Jazz Times, "Mercurial...A galvanizing jazz ensemble" - L.A. Times, "Electrifying and Energetic!" - Durham Sun, "A tasteful fusion bag" - L.A Weekly, "Cacophonous & Multihued...Miller's fine band" -Orange County register, "Psychedelic, swirling jazz beats recalling the '70s &'80s" -Portfolio Magazine, "Dynamite!" - The Virginian Pilot

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Thankful for the blessings of family love! Great work today in the ATL @Samaritan'sFeet! #thanksgivinginmay #nbaontnt

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Bio:

.. The art forms of Music, Dance, and Spoken Word have the unique power and ability to make our bodies move and to free our minds. Jazz is the one form of music that utilizes improvisation allowing for freedom in creative thought and expression. Spoken Word gives us the freedom of lyrical expression. Movement embodies all that is creative and free flowing; no constraints or bounds. The combination of these three elements results in the harmonious mixture known as Freedom Jazz Movement. The name says it all...Freedom attained through jazz expressed in movement. Drummer/composer Marcus L. Miller formed this group in 1998 as a vehicle for music he had written for choreographed dance pieces. Each song tells a story that is expressed through a dancer’s movement. The goal musically is to create music that blends the drumming traditions of the African diaspora with melodic and harmonic ideas synonomous to the African-American traditions of jazz , blues, and gospel. The group features drummer Marcus L. Miller supported by a talented cast of musical artists. The group is a jazz based ensemble (quartet or quintet), or at times performs with Miller as a solo accompanist for the poetry and dance. The music rooted in the traditions of American Jazz with West-African and Afro-Cuban rhythmic influences...real FOLK music. Freedom Jazz Movement has performed at such venues as the Charles & Harriet Luckman Theatre, The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, The John Anson Ford Theatre, UC Santa Barbara, UC San Diego, and appeared at various festivals and events throughout the county of Los Angeles. The debut CD, “Los Angeles View Suite”, was composed for a world premiere dance by choreographer Lula Washington at L.A.’s Dance Kaleidoscope (1998). The music reflects many of the sounds and rhythms heard throughout various sectors of Los Angeles. The group’s discogaphy also includes their second release, “It’s Miller Time”, a collage of Miller’s musical thoughts, moments, and inspirations released in 2003. The third album is entitled “Body, Soul, & Spirit” (2005). It is features some of Miller's early compositional ideas. "Back Again"(2007) is the latest and features some of the core members of his band. The next album is slated for 2009. Freedom Jazz Movement exists to give back to those who have come before us. By playing rhythms with ancient ties, we “Keep Spirits Alive”. Their hearts beat as the drum pounds, and their spirit illuminates through the movements of the dancer, and the stories told make you reflect on just how far we have come.

Member Since:

April 16, 2005

Members:

Earl Johnson-piano/keyboards Kamasi Washington-tenor & soprano saxophone Bobby Bryant jr.- alto saxophone Wil Artope-trumpet Isaac Smith- Trombone Rodney Kimble-electric bass Miles Mosley-upright acoustic bass Ardum Belton- upright acoustic bass Ben Thompson-traps David Leach-percussion Treva offutt-vocals Jennifer Bowens-poet Tamica Washington-Miller-dancer Marcus L. Miller-traps & percussion kit

Influences:

Art Blakey & Lee Morgan, Elvin Jones & John Coltrane, Kenny Dorham, Philly Joe Jones, Roy Haynes, Billy Higgins, Miles Davis & Fela Kuti & Tony Williams, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Clarence Johnson, Bobby Bryant jr., Sting & Omar Hakin, Tony Allen, Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers Band, Prince, Marvin Gaye, Phil Collins, Jerry Gargia Band, Stanley Clarke, George Duke, Rachelle Ferrell, Me'shell Ndegeocello, Bob Marley & the Wailers, Mongo Santamaria, Babatunde Olatunji, Andre Crouch, Walter Hawkins, Fred Hammond

Sounds Like:

“Mercurial...A galvanizing jazz ensemble” - L.A. Times, “Electrifying and Energetic!” - Durham Sun, “A tasteful fusion bag” - L.A Weekly, “Cacophonous & Multihued...Miller’s fine band” -Orange County register, “Psychedelic, swirling jazz beats recalling the ‘70s &‘80s” -Portfolio Magazine, “Dynamite!” - The Virginian Pilot