Miles Griffith

John Ellis, Andy Bragen: The Ice Siren

by Angelo Leonardi
June 23, 2022

Dopo Dreamscapes e MOBRO John Ellis e Andy Bragen firmano un altro lavoro d'ampio respiro, che si snoda in equilibrio tra scrittura cameristica, jazz e opera contemporanea. Ellis ha scritto la musica e partecipa come strumentista; Bragen ha composto il libretto, ispirandosi al filone gothic fantasy di autori come Tim Burton ne “La sposa cadavere" (titolo originale The Corpse Bride). L'opera è stata commissionata dalla Jazz Gallery di New York e presentata lo scorso anno durante ...

Miles Griffith: Smile Again

by Mark F. Turner
December 12, 2006

In the vein of notable names such as Jon Hendricks, Al Jarreau and Kurt Elling, jazz vocalist Miles Griffith has a resounding presence filled with earthiness and panache. For his second release, Smile Again, Italian jazz pianist Tony Pancella and his trio/quartet join him for a rousing venture of traditional and modern compositions. Griffith's developing art form has been witnessed on recordings by Jimmy Heath and Wynton Marsalis, and most recently on Nick Russo's Ro. But his ...

Miles Griffith: Spiritual Freedom

by Glenn Astarita
March 1, 2000

Vocalist Kurt Elling may be seizing the headlines as of late and deservedly so we might add, yet Miles Griffith is a New York City based jazz vocalist who warrants some degree of acclaim, especially after listening to his new release titled Spiritual Freedom. With this recording, Griffith enlists the great pianist and educator James Williams along with the fine drummer Tony Reedus and a notable cast including percussionist Bobby Sanabria, bassist Vattel Cherry, pianist Stephen Scott and others.

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Kirk Nurock's "Songs and Sonics" Featuring Jay Clayton & Miles Griffith March 15th at Sweet Rhythm

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
March 12, 2007

SWEET RHYTHM Presents A New Series:

KIRK NUROCK's “SONGS and SONICS" featuring JAY CLAYTON and MILES GRIFFITH March 15th, 8:30pm

Thursday, March 15 SWEET RHYTHM 88 7th Avenue South, NYC 8:30-10pm (1 set) Reservations: 212 255 3626 $20 cover

Kirk's new “Crowd Sonics" are compositions for the whole jazz club. First, featured artists will perform selections from the Nurock songbook, including jazz settings of Emily Dickinson. Then, club- ...
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Kirk Nurock's "Songs and Sonics" Featuring Jay Clayton & Miles Griffith March 15th at Sweet Rhythm

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
March 9, 2007

SWEET RHYTHM Presents A New Series:

KIRK NUROCK's “SONGS and SONICS" featuring JAY CLAYTON and MILES GRIFFITH" March 15th, 8:30pm

SWEET RHYTHM PRESENTS A DARING NEW SERIES

Thursday, March 15" SWEET RHYTHM" 88 7th Avenue South,NYC" 8:30-10:00 pm" (1 set)Reservations: 212 255 3626" $20 cover

Kirk's new “Crowd Sonics" are compositions for the whole jazz club. First, featured artists will perform selections from the Nurock songbook, ...
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