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| The Extraordinary Journey of Jason Miles-A Musical Biography Pre Sale Jason Miles takes you behind the scenes of what it was like to make albums with some of the most iconic artists of the last 50 years. Luther Vandross, Miles Davis, Chaka Khan, Roberta Flack, Marcus Miller. he takes in a world that few have experienced and gives you an up close and personal view of his life in the music business over the last 47 years. Every presale comes with a digital version of his new solo piano and trio recording https://sonicly.com//Projects/Experience/910/2095 Not only does Jason Miles detail his astounding collaborations with such legendary artists as Miles Davis Luther Vandross, Michael Brecker, but he bares his soul, Which is why this book is so compelling Bret Primack, Filmaker, Writer Generally a musician, artist, producer and songwriter who starts the title of a memoir, "The Extraordinary Journey Of"might be guilty of hype and hyperbole, but Jason Miles'insightful and witty, thoroughly engaging, and compulsively readable musical autobiography more than lives up to that description Jonathan Widran..writer An intimate and honest walk through the life and times of a man of character, who is also a real character! Jason Miles holds absolutely nothing back as he describes his role among the greats. His persona looms large throughout with perfectly grounded humility Louis Marks..Owner President Ropeadope Records Jason Miles has been an integral part of the creative process of some of the greatest music of our time.Sought out by those artists that we now view as Icons. This book takes us through that process with a breathtaking narrative that grabs your attention from the very first page. I couldn't put it down Anthea Redmond….JazzBites Radio Reading The Extraordinary Journey of Jason Miles...A Musical Biography is Like enjoying a sumptuous Italian lunch with Jason while he is telling his stories of being in the studio with the likes of Luther Vandross, Miles Davis, Marcus Miller, Chaka Khan, Tommy LiPuma and so many others..It's intimate and ever so interesting and the pages see to turn themselves..it leaves you with a satisfied feeling and full of joy Ina Dittke…Agent and manager For anyone who has dreamed about whet the life a successful behind the scenes musicians life would be like, Jason Miles' book is that Dream bursting to life before their very eyes.What a page turner of sweet, salty and the bitter TRUTH insights into what it's like to work with the greatest, strike out on your own as a leader and on the road..all with your mind toward the endgame of a fully realized life and career. A.Scott Galloway..writer, critic, influencer Jason Miles life story is as fascinating and vibrant as the music he creates . He is a forward thinking individual -even after a half a century-plus, he remains a keen observer while continuing to push music beyond existing boundaries into new realms. Getting to know his journey through music has been a real thrill ride.. Jeff Tamarkin-Vetern music journalist and former associate editor of Jazz Times Reading Jason Miles's book is like listening to him telling you stories in his very personal, unique and passionate way. A book is like a great album it gets to you! Wulf Muller former head of A&R and marketing..Sony and Universal Music..specializing in Jazz.. Jason is modest, but honest. He's got big ears, sharp eyes native Brooklyn street smarts and has been on stage, on tour, in the studio and sharing downtime with soulful international stars for nearly 50 years.He knows and here reports as an insiders' insider just what's gone on.He's made me listen Howard Mandel -Author of Miles, Ornette, Cecil-Jazz Beyond Jazz and Cuture Jazz Jazz Journalists of America Jason Miles has seen a great deal of the music industry since the 1970s.In his very honest and colorful book, he gives readers the full story behind such records as TuTu, Amandla, Power of Love, Close Up, Kind Of New and others. With the publication of this very readable book the word "Author can now be added to his impressive resume Scott Yanow Jazz Reviewer, Historian, Author Anyone with an Interest in music-including fans, musicians, keyboard technology enthusiasts, songwriter, arrangers and producers will find this book an inspiring, illuminating, and enthralling read. George Cole author..The Last Miles-The music of Miles Davis If you are the kind of person who enjoys reading stories of the lives of great musicians and what exactly went on behind the scenes (I'm one of them..I could "listen " for hours) then this book is surely for you. Mr Miles an extraordinary memory for details going back decades. You might want to put on one of his "Kind Of New " and listen while reading Dr Brad Stone..Long time Jazz radio producer, programmer and host write your comments about the article :: © 2022 Jazz News :: home page |