Gary Miller

GARY MILLER (VIBRAPHONE) A graduate of Berklee College of Music, jazz vibraphonist Gary Miller has performed in concerts, clubs, and gallery openings, on radio and television, and in the recording studio. Playing a combination of original compositions, standards, and contemporary works, he has created his musical niche in the region of western Massachusetts. Gary has built his style on a lifelong relationship with the performance of music of many genres from classical, rock, country, to Broadway shows, film, and “world” music, as well as with his focus on jazz. Gary has performed in a wide variety musical settings that include solo vibes performances as well as his musical collaborations in numerous combos, chamber ensembles, big bands, and with dance companies. Along the way he has made music on several instruments in addition to the vibraphone including many years as a professional drummer. Currently, Gary is the vibist in the Banulis & Miller Jazz Duo and The Release the Penguins Jazz Quartet. CDs of his own compositions include three solo albums on which Gary plays vibes and all other instruments: Looking Out- Looking In; Paintings; and Blue Plate Special. The CD Tripodity Tales- Live is performed by The Miller, Amuso & Duff Jazz Trio. The recordings can be obtained directly from Gary or from CDBaby, iTunes, and Amazon. Gary Miller recently retired from his career in education in which he was Director of Music and the Chair of the Expressive Arts at Miss Hall’s School in Pittsfield, MA.

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