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Honoring a Legend - The Music of Grover
Washington Jr Jason Miles
as Musical Director Grover Washington Jr. 2
Biography 4
Awards & Nominations 5
Contact 6
Grover Washington Jr was one of the great instrumental artists of the 20th century. His music from Mr magic, Just The 2 of Us, Winelight and many others have had an effect on a couple of generations of music fans. Grammy winning producer/keyboardiat Jason Miles honors his music with a great cast of guest artists as they take you through the music of a master who’s music provided the soundtrack to many lives over the years and at the same time introducing this music to another generation. The show has been performed in front of thousands of music fans all over the world.
Jason Miles has made two very successful albums dedicated to Grover. To Grover With Love (2000-artistry music) sold in excess of 125,000 copies and his follow up 2 Grover With Love (2008 E1 Entertainment) made many 10 ten lists in various publications. In 2010 Jason Along with Grovers wife Christine released “Grover Live. Grover Washington Jr Live at the Paramount Center For The Arts.” a live recording from 1997 that was an immediate hit showcasing Grover and his band at the height of his brilliant creative powers. It was his first release in over ten years and his first live recording in 33 years.
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Some of the material featured in the show “Honoring a Legend The Music of Grover Washington Jr”: Winelight, Just the Two of Us, Inner City Blues,Let it Flow, Mr Magic,In the Name of Love,Sassy Stew,Take Me There, Moonstreams.
Critics
“To Grover With Love,” Jason Miles’ tribute to the late saxophonist Grover Washington Jr., brought the full house to its feet over and over in a concert presented by the Berks Arts Council as part of the VF Outlet Berks Jazz Fest on Sunday night in the Sovereign Performing Arts Center. Susan Pena - Reading Eagle
Miles’ set’s most striking characteristics were its inspired musicianship and confident improvisational approach. This rock-solid foundation provided the band freedom to flex their collective musical muscle and soar. One came away breathless, preoccupied by a single thought: Grover lives.Carol Archer - Editor RnR
People are still talking about “The 2 Grover with love show Staring Jason Miles”. Its been Two weeks since our Jazz Festival and
I am still getting phone calls and emails about how great the Jason Miles show was, said Dennis Santangini President of The Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival. The people could not believe the amount of talent on the stage. It was so moving and gave you such a happy feeling in your heart; it made everyone still have the feeling weeks after the show. Thank you Jason Miles for putting together this moving performance.
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Select Festivals and Venues that have presented The Music of Grover Washington Jr
Berks Jazz Fest Rehoboth Beach Jazz FestivalJacksonville jazz FestivalLong Beach jazz FestivalSan Jose Jazz FestivalLyman Center - New Haven CtIMAC Center - Huntington NYThe Birchmere - VirginiaThe Blue Note, Tokyo, Kyoto - 14 shows
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Artists who have performed with Jason Miles - The Music of Grover Washington Jr
Gerald Albright, Chante Moore, Maysa,Tom Scott,Gerald Veasley, Walter Beasley, Everette Harp, Kim Waters,Andy Snitzer, Will Lee, Ralph Macdonald, Eric DariusRonnie Laws,Randy Brecker, Ada Rovatti,Jeff Golub, Paul Jackson Jr, Chuck Loeb, Buddy Williams, Nick Moroch, Josh Dion
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In an industry where copycatting and contrivance is too often encouraged and true creativity and innovation is needed but not always rewarded, Jason Miles has stood his ground as a true musical visionary. From his groundbreaking synth programming on Miles Davis’ 80s masterpieces Tutu, Music From Siesta and Amandla to his current partnership with DJ Logic and Falu in the pioneering global fusion group Global Noize, the Grammy Award winning New York native-dubbed by one insightful veteran journalist as the “Quincy Jones of Contemporary Music” — has consistently brought the highest level of artistry to his multi-faceted recordings (as both producer and artist) and live performances.
BiographyHis many years of collaboration with Marcus Miller include not only the Miles Davis projects but also classic recordings by David Sanborn (A Change of Heart, Close Up, Upfront) and Luther Vandross (The Power of Love, Any Love, Give Me the Reason). Committed to pushing the envelope of sonic possibilities and bringing out the best in the artists and musicians he vibes with, Miles has worked over the years with a proverbial who’s who of contemporary music: Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Michael Brecker, The Crusaders, Ruben Blades, Freddy Cole, George Benson, Joe Sample, Herb Alpert, Vanessa Williams, Grover Washington Jr, Lea Salonga.
In addition to conceiving, producing and arranging two very successful tribute recordings dedicated to Grover, Miles — who did the synth programming on Washington’s 1987 album Strawberry Moon - has paid tribute to the late sax great in
an even more intimate way: by producing and executive producing Grover Live, a 2010 issue of a live concert Washington performed at the Paramount Center for the Arts in Peekskill, New York in 1997. Miles’ tireless work in bringing this recording to the public — thereby introducing the power of Washington’s music to a new generation of contemporary jazz listeners — is reflective of his commitment to keeping the great music of the past alive while keeping his eye on and exploring exciting future possibilities.
Jason has performed his shows at many great festivals and stages around the world: Monterey Jazz Festival, Jazz Aspen, Umbria Jazz, North Sea, Jacksonville Jazz Fest, Jazz Fest NOLA, Tokyo Blue Note to name a few.
In 2008, Global Noize, Miles’ new group formed around his partnership with DJ Logic, released its self titled debut and performed at Berks and later at Jazz Fest in New Orleans; the live show included musicians from across the spectrum, including Christian Scott, John Popper, Bernie Worrell, Me’Shell Ndgeocello, Billy Martin, Suphala, Cyro Baptista and James Genus. Hailed by All Music Guide as “the 2000s equivalent to the way Weather Report and Return to Forever drove the spirit of jazz fusion in the 70s,” Global Noize — driven in part by Miles’ expansive, socially conscious vision — creates a boundary breaking, freewheeling swirl of jazz, funk, electronic, world fusion and blues that’s all at once grounded, trippy and sensual, and – with the ethereal vocals of Falu – also transcendent and spiritual.
Looking back on his fascinating, far reaching career, Miles says, “I’ve learned so much from the great players I have been fortunate enough to work with and they have made me a much better musician and person,” All I ever wanted was a chance to play music and make a living at it, and I’m grateful to have had these rich experiences, surrounded by so many talented and loving people. I wouldn’t trade these moments for anything.”
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1993 - Cine Golden Eagle Award - Best Score for The Snow Queen - First Russian/American Collaboration for animated production
1995 - Prime Time Emmy Nomination - Best Song music and lyrics - Children of The World from the soundtrack to people
Awards and Nominations2000 Grammy - Producer Best Male Pop Vocal – Sting - She Walks This Earth from A Love Affair The Music of Ivan Lins
2000 Grammy Nomination - Producer - Best Pop Instrumental Performance
– Grover Washington Jr - Camaleo
2003 Billboard Music Award - Latin Jazz Album of the Year - Gato Barbieri – The Shadow Of The Cat
2003 Latin Grammy Nomination - Producer-Latin Jazz Album of The Year- Gato Barbieri - The Shadow Of The Cat
2004 Grammy Nomination - Best Instrumental Pop Performance – Composer,Perfomer & Producer “Chasing Shadows” Maximum Grooves Coast To Coast
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ContactBookingBob EngelVariety Artist’s [email protected]: 805 545 5550
ManagementMarc [email protected]: 917-864-8392
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