Denver trumpeter Ron Miles’ resume includes time with Bill Frisell, Don Byron, the Ellington Orchestra, and Fred Hess’ Boulder Creative Music Ensemble. Besides being solicited all over the world for his unique sound, Ron is a staple of the Denver jazz scene and his recent releases as band leader show off his skills as a composer and arranger as well as a “phenomenally gifted trumpeter” (Bill Milkowski).
A resident of Denver since he was 11, he began playing the trumpet seriously in junior high school and studied music at the University of Denver (1981-1985) and the Manhattan School of Music (1986). Miles says that living in Denver has given him an appreciation for a broad array of musical styles that he might not have acquired elsewhere. “Country and Western music, Latin, jazz, and rock are all popular here, so you find yourself trying out a lot of ideas with other musicians and gaining a healthy respect for the music,” he explains.
Ron Miles was widely recognized as a musical director and arranger with the release of Ginger Baker’s Coward of the County (Atlantic 1999). His compositions anchor that record and highlight the varied influences from which Ron draws inspiration. Hailed as an inventive composer and gifted trumpeter on his solo releases, Ron cruised through the 1990s with a series of well-received releases on Gramavision (My Cruel Heart, Woman’s Day) and Capri (Witness, Ron Miles Trio).
In 2002 Ron slowed it down for a quiet, intimate recording with friend and master jazz guitarist Bill Frisell. Heaven again showcases Ron’s talent as an arranger, particularly on Hank Williams’ “Your Cheatin’ Heart” and Bob Dylan’s “A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall” (which Ron heard for the first time in the sessions!) According to Bill Frisell, “What is so exciting about Ron is that he really has his own voice. It seems like everything that is going on right now is either very conservative or it rejects everything. Ron has found a way to include everything and not reject things, and still be his own person.” Miles said of his playing with Bill, “I think we share a fondness for striking melody, patience and the importance of individual timbre.”
Hi Ron, I'm so glad you put your piece " witness" up on your site! I listened to it again, its sooooo beautiful I got goosebumps with tears in my eyes again. Thank you Ron.Hope you are well! Chie
On Friday July 3rd, The Roadhouse Joe Blues Band will join four of the best Colorado blues acts for an epic night of steamy music in one of the best jazz rooms in the world.
Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge, 930 Lincoln Street (9th & Lincoln), Denver www.dazzlejazz.com Friday July 3, starting at 6:00pm. Call for reservations 303-839-5100 or email reservation@dazzlejazz.com
The Line-Up:
6:00pm - Paul Soderman & Bluzhouse 7:15pm - Roadhouse Joe Blues Band 8:30pm - Sammy Dee 9:45pm - Ricky Early Band 11:00pm - Ronnie Shellist & the Shuffletones
Kick off your Independence Day weekend with a bang! This is a not-to-be-missed event in a big comfortable room. Plus, everybody who attends will receive a free music download from Roadhouse Joe!
The Roadhouse Joe Blues Band takes the stage at the blues mecca of Denver. Ziggies is Colorado's oldest blues room, with decades of blues icons passing through its doors and laying down chops on its stage. This place oozes cool.
The Penniless Tune, a great eclectic Alt-Folk-Blues band from Amarillo TX opens the show at 8:00pm with no cover charge.
Roadhouse Joe is selecting this show to bust out some great new material. Don't miss it!
Ziggies 4923 W. 38th Avenue, Denver, CO, USA Friday June 5, 9:00pm, $5 cover charge.
On Sunday morning Roadhouse Joe will be appearing at the ParkerFest farmers market in Old Town Parker. We start cranking out the Hard Blues & Full Tilt Boogie at 10am. So pile the kids into the family wagon and head down to Parker for coffee, turnips, and great blues.
Roadhouse Joe brings its brand of hard blues and full tilt boogie to Patrick's in Aurora. Come experience raunchy music in a swanky room. Patricks is a great club with great people. Dance and party!
Patrick's Restaurant & Nightclub 1770 S. Buckley Rd, Aurora, CO Friday, June 12, 9:00pm
The Roadhouse Joe Blues Band rocks the Blues, Brews and BBQ event in Northglenn.
The name says it all! Great blues, frosty brews, and fantastic BBQ on a sunny Sunday afternoon in Denver. Roadhouse Joe will be kickin' things up a notch, doncha know. Good times, baby! Cruise up I-25 to 120th and take a right. You'll hear the juke joint and smell the ribs just around the corner.
To all my jazz folks, check out this cat playing trumpet!!! (If you don't like aebersolds, oh well get used to it lol: for exposure purposes only...) Enjoy! B)
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Hello! Wanted to let you know that I recently finished a jazz record of standards with Kate Ceberano, and we've set up a Myspace page for the album. The record features Peter Erskine, Alan Pasqua, and Tom Warrington. I think you'll like it! Head on over to www.myspace.com/bittersweetalbum to check out a pre-release track...Thank you!
Hello Ron, I was listening to the recording of your gig at the Jazz Standard in NYC which was played on KUVO, and I can say that your music has very High Energy and very real Spirit coming from the heart. As you know, these are the most important and valuable qualities in music, and without them, it becomes just an empty technique without meaning. And as you also know, real music comes from the source of God's love, and it is the means by which we share this love with the whole of mankind. Being a jazz artist new to Denver area, I would be very happy to cross paths with you and let you hear my music also, and maybe play together one day.
Hey Ron. How are you doin? Hope life is swell and hope your family is good. I'd love to get together and play with you if you get a chance. Even if we could do duo again that would be great! Hope to talk to you soon. Love that poster by the way, I'll have to get me one!
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