World Drum Project

The World Drum Project:

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MLM & the World Drum Project

Photo Credit: Ami Motivelli

Freedom Jazz Movement

A closer look at Freedom Jazz Movement: Bio Profiles

Dancer/Choreographer

Tamica Washington-Miller

Tamica is the director of programs for both the Lula Washington Dance School and the Dance Company. Tamica graduated from UCLA with a major in Dance Theater. She is an acclaimed modern dancer who has studied at the Dance Theatre of Harlem, the Alvin Ailey Dance school, with Otis Sallid, and her mother Lula Washington. She is versed in all modern, tap, hip hop, ballet, African, Brazilian, and Afro-Cuban styles of Dance.

Tamica’s movement style is an organic blend of traditional, modern, and jazz dance, with hip-hop and vernacular flavors mixed with the traditional dance styles of the African Diaspora. Her most recent dance works include “Beautiful Venus and Serena,” “Message to My Peops,” and “Together, Spider and the Bee.” Tamica was nominated by the 2008 NAACP Local Theater Awards committee for best choreography on “Gilgamesh,” directed by Stephen Sachs and Jessica Kubzansky at the Boston Court Theatre. She also choreographed “Hippolytos,” the inaugural production at the Barbara and Lawrence Fleischman Theater at the Getty Villa in Malibu, also directed by Stephen Sachs.

Tamica’s other works include choreography for Tupac’s “Brenda’s Got A Baby,” commissioned by the USC School of Law for its Race, Rap, and Redemption lecture demonstration; staging and choreography for James Cameron’s film Avatar, in which she played the body double and stand-in for CCH Pounder’s High Priestess in the film; choreography for “Cuttin’ Da Mustard,” starring Keisha Knight Pullum, Moesha, The Parkers, and Steve Harvey; choreography for over 50 high school students in the 2009 Nike Black History Month Celebration; and choreography for the Kappa League’s annual ball.

Poet/Spoken Word

JENNIFER BOWENS

Grambling State University

• Grambling,Louisiana
• Graduated: 1995
• Student status: Alumni
• Degree: Bachelor's Degree
• Major: Theatre

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THE MUSICIANS:

Miller works with an array of talented musicians.

Bobby Bryant (alto sax)

Kamasi Washington (tenor sax)

Igmar Thomas (trumpet)

William Artope (trumpet)

Edwin Livingston(bass)

Miles Mosley (bass)

Ardom Belton (bass)

Rodney T. Kimble (bass)

Brandon Coleman (piano)

Bobby Pierce (piano)

James Forbes III (keyboards, organ)

Marcus Colemams (piano)

David Leach (percussion)

USR artists

Universe Soul Records artist roster 2012

Freedom Jazz Movement - Performing "Open" Live : The name says it all...Freedom attained through jazz expressed in movement. Drummer/composer Marcus L. Miller formed this group in 1998 as a vehicle for music he had written for choreographed dance pieces. Each song tells a story that is expressed through a dancer's movement. The goal is to create music that blends the drumming traditions of Africa with beats analogous to African-American jazz traditions. See our Myspace Page or Contact Me for more Booking and CD purchase info.

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Jazz Poetry Collective - Flowers Stolen From the Yards of Old Folks :The spoken word combines with mainstream jazz in a natural partnership. This highly recommended album provokes deep thought while clearing the air through innovation. Track listing: Those Who Keep Spirits Alive; Dance Women of Shulam; Lively Up Yourself; Soon I will be Done, Trouble of This World; The Rhythm; Flowers Stolen from the Yards of Old Folks; Invitation. Myspace page. Contact me forBooking to find out how to purchase a copy.

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Formless Trio - Youtube Video : The Group came together in 2003 to do a recording date at Foma studios. . .A few weeks later, the three assembled and laid down tracks; unrehearsed, no charts, no talk throughs, just plain old simple jamming. It went so well, two years later that got together for another session. What began as just casual fun soon became a reality as June 2008 brought the band it's first gig at LA's Wiliam Grant Still art center. The event was a Kaprow "Happenings" art exhibit. Each individual brings their unique experiences to the stage. Together they become a unit focused solely on creating with deep expression and high artistic value. They are having fun and look forward to writing the next chapter of their story.Myspace Page. Booking. Buy Now

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BoujouBumbastic - Theme Song on Youtube Video : Senegalese Kora meets western Drums and Bass. For more info on how to purchase this now out-of-print but well worth having CD, Myspace page. Contact Me Today.

World Drum Project - Trailer on Youtube Video : The World Drum Project is lead by Artist/Percussionist Marcus L. Miller. The group consists of percussionists and drummers based in the Los Angeles area. The group ranges in size from a trio to a 20 piece drum orchestra. The group is available for workshops, clinics, residencies, and live performances. For more information, please contact Tamar Productions 310-493-2851. Booking.

MLM Flash drives

Marcus L. Miller Flash Drives

Universe Soul Records announces the release of the new MLM flash drive. This 2 gb drive holds all of your favorite Marcus L. Miller music (mp3s, WAVs, AIFFs, or mp4s). Now you can take Marcus with you everywhere you go. Click here to purchase a flash drive.

Pricing:

Fully Loaded (Marcus L. Miller complete 11 CD catalog) - $100.00 Marcus Miller Drums (5 CD collection) - $50.00 Blank Flash Drive - $20.00

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Limited Edition Collector's item!

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MMD CD release

New CD Release: June 2011

Just in time for Black Music month, Universe Soul records is pleased to announce the release of my latest CD project Marcus Miller Drums.

This is a 5 CD compilation. This collection includes a myriad of rhythms and songs. The featured albums include Sankofa, Sound Machine 2010 & Beyond, Hammer Brush & Bucket, Afrodisiac and The Concert for a Green World. It is only available on my home site; No itunes, cdbaby, etc... To order, please Click Here

About the new drum CDs!

Universe Soul Records proudly announces the upcoming release by Marcus L. Miller. This CD is all about the drum. In fact there are 5 CDs b/c there was so much music it wouldn't fit on just one. This CD has been in the works for many years, and now the tracks are available for Music Supervisors via Heavy Harmony Music publishing company.

The CDs feature Marcus playing an array of drums and percussion instruments. Nearly every sound and instrument you hear is played by MLM. Not since his first album release, It's Miller Time, has he showcased his talents on other instruments. The five titles are Sankofa, Sound Machine 2010 and beyond, The Hammer, Brush, & Bucket, The Concert for a Green world, & Afrodisiac.

The Hammer, Brush, & Bucket album is material written for a drum orchestra. Sound Machine 2011 & beyond is the resultant mixture of traditional acoustic drumming with electronic synthesized drums.Sankofa is a tribute to the drummers that have influenced Miller's style. Afrodisiac encompasses a range of drumming styles and grooves. Afrodisiac features music that showcases the inherent African feeling in most "Black" music and has a couple of grooves to "get you in the mood." The Concert for a Green World is a Live album recorded in Los Angeles 2008 at St. Elmo Village.

Over the years, Miller had received many requests from fans asking for a drum CD. Miller says, "It's my hope that after you listen to these tracks, you'll never think of a drum in the same way." This collection includes West African, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, Western, Middle-Eastern, and Electronic styles of drumming. Miller adds, "I've had a chance to play a lot of different, types of music and rhythms. This was my chance to put it all together and see what happens."

The CDs are also available separately. As usual, the tracks will be first released on www.marcusmillerdrums.com, but will soon be available on itunes and many other online retailers. Get it Here First!

Coming Soon!

Universe Soul Records is proud to announce the upcoming release of a live concert DVD featuring Marcus L. Miller w/Freedom Jazz Movement. The DVD includes footage from four concert performances at the William Grant Still art center.

Joining Marcus on the band stand are Kamasi Washington-sax, Mahesh Balasooriya - keyboards, Miles Mosley-bass. Special guests include Bennie Maupin, Leon Mobley, Nedra Wheeler, Nailah Porter, Dawn Norfleet, and many others. The concerts were recorded over a 3 year span.

DVD's are available for $20.00 + S & H. To pre-order your copy, please go to http://marcusmillerdrums.com and click on the "Merch Corner" tab.

Marcus MIller Drums...the new CD!

Universe Soul Records proudly announces the upcoming release by Marcus L. Miller. This CD is all about the drum. In fact there are 3 CDs b/c there was so much music it wouldn't fit on just one. This Cd has been in the works for many years, but is now ready for release.

The CD's feature Marcus playing an array of drums and percussion instruments. Every sound and instrument you hear is played by MLM. Not since his first album release, It's Miller Time, has he showcased his talents on other instruments. The three titles are Sankofa, Sound Machine 2010 and beyond, & The Hammer, Brush, & Bucket suite. They are available separately or as a 3 CD collection entitled "MarcusMillerDrums". As usual, the tracks will be first released on www.marcusmillerdrums.com, but will soon be available on itunes and many other online retailers.

The Hammer, Brush, & Bucket album is material written for a drum orchestra. Sound Machine 2011 & beyond is the resultant mixture of traditional acoustic drumming with electronic synthesized drums. Sankofa is a tribute to all the drum styles I love and encompasses a range of drum styles.

Over the years, Miller had received many requests from fans asking for a drum CD. Miller says, "It's my hope that after you listen to these tracks, you'll never think of a drum in the same way." This collection includes West African, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, Western, Middle-Eastern, and Electronic styles of drumming. Miller adds, "I've had a chance to play a lot of different, types of music and rhythms. This was my chance to put it all together and see what happens."