tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76624175622507575952024-03-05T11:46:01.998-08:00Universe Soul Records-usrusrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076841019647462621noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662417562250757595.post-26108950220702899082019-06-05T14:20:00.001-07:002019-06-05T14:20:05.216-07:00Check out our New Artists on Sound Cloud <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b>USR</b> is happy to present and introduce our latest sound platform. Listen to our artists on SoundCloud at <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-192210032" target="_blank">Universe Soul Records</a>. Here you will discover music by some of our featured artists including <i>M&M..the Afro-Persian Experience, BoujouBumBastick, Project World Drum, the Marcus Miller Ensemble</i>, and solo works by artist/percussionist <i>Marcus L. Miller</i>. Thanks for listening and enjoy.</div>
usrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076841019647462621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662417562250757595.post-3277732430077965972019-01-10T09:33:00.001-08:002019-01-10T09:33:33.747-08:00New Year...New Music!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Welcome to 2019! We're looking forward to this year. We have some new music to release in the upcoming months. Our artists have been busy in the studio practicing & recording.<br />
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<b><i>M & M...the Afro-Persian Experience</i></b> is expected to release its debut CD this spring. The long awaited album was recorded last year in CA, but it's being mixed & mastered in Tehran, Iran. Trust the Process!<br />
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<i><b>Marcus L. Miller</b></i> is currently working on 2 new dance pieces in collaboration with choreographer <i>Tamica Washington-Miller</i> of the <i>Lula Washington Dance Theatre</i>. <b><i>The Keats suite</i></b> is set to premiere in March for a 3 night run at the <i>Lewis Family Playhouse</i> in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. <b><i>Project AK</i></b> will premiere in April for a performance in Anchorage, Alaska. <br />
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<b><i>21 SON</i></b> is a new L.A. based funk band. It features 4 teenage boys playing instrumental music. Stay tuned in for more info!<br />
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Please check back in a couple of weeks for updated information. Thank you!</div>
usrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076841019647462621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662417562250757595.post-28222390685958087822018-09-05T13:24:00.002-07:002019-06-05T14:13:01.228-07:00Arts Activism in Anchorage<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<strong> </strong>Recently, <em>Marcus</em> was in Anchorage, Alaska working on a social justice project with his partner dancer/choreographer <em>Tamica Washington-Miller</em>.
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Tamica
started working on the project in 2017 in collaboration with the
Anchorage Concert Association (ACA). Together the two are determined to
figure out a way to use the Arts as a medium for effecting changes in
not only the local communities of Anchorage, but also in society at
large. A change in the current policies and practices that are
systemically based.<br />
As artists/activists, the Millers are using
their mediums to shed light on this growing problem and are hoping to
help discover some better solutions. Lots of work is being done up here
to help, but more is still needed. They are working with organizations
such as <em>RAIS</em> (Refugee And Immigrant Services), <em>Catholic Social Services</em>, and <em>the ACA</em> to effect such change.<br />
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from the entertainment aspect, the Arts have the power to heal and
unite people. This is an ongoing project that is expected to have a
sight specific premiere of the work in the Spring of 2019.<br />
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"I've
had a chance to meet a lot of wonderful people from places such as
Somalia, Sudan, Iraq, Panama, and the Dominican Republic. No matter
where they're from, they all share a common bond...they now live here in
the USA and should be afforded the same rights and opportunities as
everyone else. Some of their stories are filled with agonizing pain,
while others are shining examples of determination and resiliency. As
artists, we are duty bound to use our gifts and talents to help make the
world a better place for everyone and bridge the cultural divides that
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the music and with the dance, the Millers hope to share some of the
stories of the newest Americans that are now following the paths of
countless others in U.S. history. The difference is now, their road to
freedom is littered with road blocks and hurdles, and filled with much
uncertainty.<br />
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usrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076841019647462621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662417562250757595.post-47732567397584340782018-05-05T11:54:00.002-07:002018-05-05T11:54:24.766-07:00LA drums 4 P.R.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<br /><br />Universe Soul Records proudly announces the latest release by artist/percussionist Marcus Miller. "L.A. drums for P.R." is a compilation track that features Miller along with Los Angeles based percussionists Leon Mobley, Jah Amen Mobley, and Angel Figueroa. Theses four men share their artistic talents and abilities to help raise money to aid the hurricane relief and recovery efforts on the island of Puerto Rico.<br />
<br />The track features Leon Mobley as the lead soloist in the first piece. The second interlude features Angel Figueroa on bata drums, The third piece features Jah Amen Mobley on lead djembe. The fourth interlude features Miller's one of a kind percussion kit. The final selection again features Angel on congas and bongos.<br />
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usrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076841019647462621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662417562250757595.post-72372782397844179332017-01-03T13:18:00.000-08:002017-01-03T13:18:19.106-08:00M & M present the Afro-Persian Experience<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Universe Soul Records is proud to present the latest group on our label. <i>M & M</i>,"<i>it's not the candy...it's the band</i>", is a duo featuring Artist/percussionist <i>Marcus L. Miller</i> and Persian kamancheh Master<i> Mehdi Bagheri</i>. Musicians Miller and Bagheri have joined forces to create a new sound in World music. Together, the duo plays original music meant to touch the soul and move the feet. Miller has developed a unique style of drumming that is rooted in the rhythms of the African diaspora. Bagheri is a virtuoso kamancheh player who is recognized throughout the world for his abilities.<br />
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Please click <a href="https://marcus-miller-bbyj.squarespace.com/" target="_blank">hear</a> to listen to the music. Enjoy!<br />
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usrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076841019647462621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662417562250757595.post-89565897528402143602016-10-07T10:59:00.000-07:002016-10-07T10:59:25.450-07:00Ready for Release!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i><b>Universe Soul Records</b></i> proudly announces the upcoming debut CD by <b><i>Project World Drum</i></b>. This group is a percussion ensemble lead by artist/percussionist <b><i>Marcus Miller</i></b>. The CD features a collection of Miller's compositions and groove based ideas. The CD will soon be available only at <a href="http://www.marcusmillerdrums.com/">www.marcusmillerdrums.com</a>.</div>
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usrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076841019647462621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662417562250757595.post-51104099934548779662016-03-15T11:21:00.000-07:002016-03-15T11:21:47.081-07:00Introducing our newest artist: Universe X<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<br /><br />Universe X has arrived! Recently there was a report of a disturbance in the cosmos...a bright light and a loud sound were heard vibrating through the milky way. It is only by the forces of the Universe that we were able to connect with the entity known as Universe X. This is what we were able to obtain during the transmission. We are still gathering all the data that was sent to our databanks. Stay tuned in for more releases...<a href="https://youtu.be/TrqS2u-JdPg" target="_blank">Universe X</a> -USR</div>
usrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076841019647462621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662417562250757595.post-4971167838959106932015-07-31T16:55:00.000-07:002015-09-02T13:50:52.348-07:00Summer & Fall concert dates for Marcus Miller w/Freedom Jazz Movement<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Upcoming concert performances for Artist/percussionist <b>Marcus L. Miller</b> <b><i>w/</i><i>Freedom Jazz Movement</i></b>. <br />
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<b>Sunday August 23, 2015 2:00 PM </b>at <b><i>St. Elmo Village</i></b> 4830 St. Elmo Dt. Los Angeles, CA 90019. This concert is free, but donations will be kindly accepted.<br />
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<b>Wedsday September 16, 2015 7:00 PM</b> at <b><i>The Smith Center</i> </b>Las Vegas, NV with the<b> Lula Washington Dance Theatre.</b><br />
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<b>Saturday October 3, 2015 3:00 PM </b>at <b><i>William Grant Still art center</i></b> 2520 S. West View St. Los Angeles, CA 90016.<br />
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<b>Thursday November 12, 2015 7 PM </b>at Vladivostock Music Festival Vladivostock, Russia.<br />
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usrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076841019647462621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662417562250757595.post-47975808784782764012015-07-31T16:30:00.001-07:002015-07-31T16:30:20.032-07:00It's back online! WUSR...the soul of the universe<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
After a few months of technical difficulties, we are happy to announce that are two internet stations are back up and running. If you like the music of artist/percussionist <b><i>Marcus Miller</i></b> and his assorted projects, then by all means, please give it a listen. Here, you'll find tracks that aren't available on sites like Pandora and itunes.<br />
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There are two stations. <a href="http://iacmusic.com/stationGen.aspx?stationID=3552" target="_blank">WUSR </a>plays studio released tracks. <a href="http://iacmusic.com/stationGen.aspx?stationID=7323" target="_blank">WUSRlive</a> plays concert bootlegs. Enjoy!</div>
usrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076841019647462621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662417562250757595.post-66536644897043832262015-05-18T18:07:00.002-07:002015-06-09T08:17:55.393-07:00Summer Drum Workshop events featuring Marcus Miller<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
MarcusMillerDrums workshop dates Summer 2015:<br />
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6/9 4 00 Marcus Miller Lake View Terrace library Lake View Terrace <br />
6/10 1 00 Marcus Miller Ben Franklin library Boyle Heights<br />
6/11 4 00 Marcus Miller City Terrace library City Terrace<br />
6/15 4 00 Marcus Miller Baldwin Hills library Los Angeles<br />
6/16 3 00 Marcus Miller Charter Oak library Covina <br />
6/17 2 00 Marcus Miller South El Monte library El Monte<br />
6/18 3 30 Marcus Miller Robertson Branch library Culver City<br />
6/22 4 00 Marcus Miller Edendale Br library Los Angeles<br />
6/23 4 00 Marcus Miller Masao Satow library Gardena<br />
6/24 3 00 Marcus Miller Hacienda Heights library Hacienda Heights<br />
6/25 3 00 Marcus Miller Duarte library Duarte<br />
6/26 3 30 Marcus Miller Lincoln Heights library Lincoln Heights<br />
6/27 2 00 Marcus Miller Cudahy library Cudahy<br />
6/29 3 00 Marcus Miller Mar Vista library Mar Vista<br />
6/30 4 30 Marcus Miller Chet Holifield library Montebello<br />
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7/1 11 00 Marcus Miller Manhattan Beach library Manhattan Beach<br />
7/1 3 30 Marcus Miller West Hollywood library West Hollywood<br />
7/2 4 00 Marcus Miller Studio City library Studio City<br />
7/6 3 00 Marcus Miller Angeles Mesa library Los Angeles<br />
7/7 11&1 Marcus Miller Simi Valley library Simi Valley<br />
7/8 1 00 Marcus Miller Southeast library Torrance<br />
7/8 4 00 Marcus Miller El Retiro library Torrance<br />
7/9 4 00 Marcus Miller Walteria library Torrance<br />
7/10 2 00 Marcus Miller Torrance library Torrance<br />
7/11 2 00 Marcus Miller Huntington Park library Huntington Park<br />
7/14 2 00 Marcus Miller Henderson library Torrance<br />
7/14 4 00 Marcus Miller North Torrance library Torrance<br />
7/15 12 00 Marcus Miller John Thomas Dye Summer Camp L.A.<br />
7/15 3 00 Marcus Miller El Modena library Orange<br />
7/16 3 00 Marcus Miller La Quinta library La Quinta<br />
7/17 2 00 Marcus Miller Corona library Corona<br />
7/18 2 00 Marcus Miller Hawthorne library Hawthorne<br />
7/22 2 00 Marcus Miller Claremont library Claremont<br />
7/23 11 30 Marcus Miller Crestline Branch library Crestline<br />
7/28 3 00 Marcus Miller Montebello Lib Montebello<br />
7/28 6 30 Marcus Miller Silverlake Branch library Silverlake<br />
7/29 2 00 Marcus Miller Rialto library Rialto<br />
7/30 4&6 Marcus Miller Heritage Park library Irvine<br />
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8/1 2:00 Marcus Miller Temple City library Temple City<br />
8/4 1 00 Marcus Miller Pio Pico Branch library Los Angeles<br />
8/5 3 00 Marcus Miller Mecca library Mecca <br />
8/8 11 00 Marcus Miller Porter Ranch library Porter Ranch</div>
usrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076841019647462621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662417562250757595.post-29717684284409729512015-02-09T20:22:00.001-08:002015-02-09T20:22:14.246-08:00Black History Month performances<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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2/9 - Edendale Library Los Angeles, CA 4 p.m.<br />
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2/10 - Rowland Heights Library Rowland Heights, CA 4 p.m.<br />
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2/11 - View Park Library Los Angeles, CA 4 p.m.<br />
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2/21 - Claremont Library Claremont, CA 2 p.m. <br />
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usrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076841019647462621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662417562250757595.post-8954821546697617712015-01-31T15:41:00.001-08:002015-05-18T18:08:33.288-07:00Upcoming Dates and Performances<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Happy 2015! Hope everyone's year is off to a good start. We're still having a few technical difficulties with the MarcusMillerDrums site. Thank you for your patience. We'll be up and running again soon. In the meantime, please check here for upcoming performance dates and any other pertinent info that we have to release.<br />
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Speaking of dates, here's a list of upcoming performances featuring <b><i>Marcus L. Miller</i></b> with his ensembles <b><i>Freedom Jazz Movement</i></b> and <b><i>Project World Drum</i></b>. Marcus will be accompanying the <b><i>Lula Washington Dance Theatre </i></b>on their upcoming tour of the East coast. Come celebrate Black History month with us. If you're close to any of these venues, please come check out our unique show...Black Modern Dance with live Afro Percussion. You won't regret it!<br />
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<b> Sat Feb 14 2015 </b><b>7:00p </b>
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<b>Thu Feb 26 2015</b> <b>8:00p </b><span itemprop="location" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="http://schema.org/Place"><a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/venue/newjerseyperformingartscenternjpac?" itemprop="url"><span itemprop="name"><span class="show_bill_venue"><span title="New Jersey Performing Arts Center">New Jersey Performing Arts Center </span></span></span></a></span>Newark, NJ [w/LWDT]<br />
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<b>Sat Mar 7 2015 3:00p William Grant Still art center Los Angeles, CA </b>[PWD]<br />
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<span itemprop="location" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="http://schema.org/Place"><span itemprop="name"><span class="show_bill_venue"><span title="New Jersey Performing Arts Center"><b>Fri Apr 10 2015 </b></span></span></span></span><span itemprop="location" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="http://schema.org/Place"><span itemprop="name"><span class="show_bill_venue"><span title="New Jersey Performing Arts Center"><b><b>8:00p </b></b></span></span></span></span><span itemprop="location" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="http://schema.org/Place"><span itemprop="name"><span class="show_bill_venue"><span title="New Jersey Performing Arts Center"><b><b><span class="show_bill_venue">Schrott Hall </span></b></b></span></span></span></span><span itemprop="location" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="http://schema.org/Place"><span itemprop="name"><span class="show_bill_venue"><span title="New Jersey Performing Arts Center"><b><b><span class="show_bill_venue">Indianapolis, IN </span></b></b></span></span></span></span><span itemprop="location" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="http://schema.org/Place"><span itemprop="name"><span class="show_bill_venue"><span title="New Jersey Performing Arts Center"><b><b><span class="show_bill_venue"> </span></b></b></span></span></span></span>[LWDT/FJM]<br />
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<span itemprop="location" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="http://schema.org/Place"><span itemprop="name"><span class="show_bill_venue"><span title="New Jersey Performing Arts Center"><b>Fri Oct 30 2015 8:00p </b></span></span></span></span><span itemprop="location" itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="http://schema.org/Place"><a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/venue/orpheumtheater33?" itemprop="url"><span itemprop="name"><span class="show_bill_venue">Orpheum Theatre</span></span></a> </span>Minneapolis, MN
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*For a complete list of Marcus' performances, please go to <a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/MarcusLMiller">www.reverbnation.com/MarcusLMiller</a>.<br />
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<b>ATTENTION:</b> For all those looking for <b><i>www.MarcusMillerDrums.com</i></b>, you're in the right place. The site is under some routine maintenance. Please check back again at a later time. Until then, for further information about Marcus Miller please scroll down or email <b><i>tamarprod@gmail.com</i></b>. Apologies for the inconvenience. Thank you.<br />
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usrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076841019647462621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662417562250757595.post-90173869955759035702014-07-25T11:33:00.001-07:002014-11-26T06:34:34.936-08:00Evolution of a Drummer is coming soon!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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usrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076841019647462621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662417562250757595.post-44027617779424783092014-06-19T09:35:00.000-07:002014-06-19T10:52:47.066-07:00Project World Drum w/special guest Bobby Bryant<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Recently <b><i>Project World Drum</i></b> was a part of the St. Elmo Village music festival lineup. The 2 day event was part of the 45th anniversary celebration of <a href="http://stelmovillage.org/">St. Elmo Village</a> located in the mid-wilshire district of Los Angeles, CA. The group's set included this special performance with the incomparable Bobby Bryant jr. on alto saxophone. Here's a taste of the what went down... Enjoy!<br />
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usrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076841019647462621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662417562250757595.post-90638347188123651222014-02-26T14:29:00.001-08:002014-02-26T14:29:11.909-08:00Evolution CD Marcus L. Miller<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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usrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076841019647462621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662417562250757595.post-53893008819918931892014-01-21T10:21:00.002-08:002014-01-21T10:21:15.043-08:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
What's the Haps in 2014...<br />
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After spending the last few years tucked away in his studio, <b><i>Marcus L. Miller</i></b> has decided to open up the vaults once again and release some new material. A date has not been decided for a release, but the process has begun. Miller will perform a live concert on March 1, 2014 at the <i>William Grant Still art center</i> in Los Angeles with his ensemble as part of the Music LA residency program featuring the music of LeadBelly. Please stay tuned in for more info! http://marcusmillerdrums.com<br />
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<b><i>Project World Drum</i></b> is preparing to release a live CD. The group plans to record various performances throughout the year with the goal of completing a CD complication of live tracks. If you're in Los Angeles during Memorial Day weekend, catch PWD performing live at the <i>St. Elmo Village music & art festival</i> May 24, 2014.<br />
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<b><i>Freedom Jazz Movement </i></b>is on a sabbatical. <i>Tamica Wahington-Miller </i>(choreographer/dancer), <i>Jennifer Bowens</i> (spoken word), <i>Treva Offutt </i>(vocals), and <i>Marcus L. Miller</i> (music/percussion) have taken a brief hiatus from performances in order to concentrate on creating several new pieces. The finished pieces are slated to debut in 2015. The group is also currently working on another CD project.<br />
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As always to hear the music of any of our artists including (BoujouBumBastick, the Formless Trio, & MillWood), please go to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; line-height: 24px;"><a href="http://iacmusic.com/stationGen.aspx?stationID=3552" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">WUSR</a> or </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; line-height: 24px;"><a href="http://iacmusic.com/stationGen.aspx?stationID=7323" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">WUSR-Live</a>. </span><br />
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usrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076841019647462621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662417562250757595.post-77908325864477958452013-09-24T15:46:00.000-07:002013-09-24T15:46:56.085-07:00What's New Wednesdays<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hump day can be tough (even for camels), so to make it a little more bearable, we here at Universe Soul Records would like to share some <em>new</em> as well as some <em>old</em> familiar tracks by artist/percussionist <em><strong>Marcus L. Miller</strong></em>. Simply click on the ReverbNation tab below to listen to the tracks.</h3>
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If you like the music, then help us spread the word about the song(s) you like. The new tracks appear as EDIT versions. The old tracks are listed in FULL version. The new tracks have not been released yet, but will be made available in the upcoming months</h3>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;">Artist/Percussionist <b>Marcus L. Miller</b> has worked with many talented artists and musicians. Miller s musical journey began playing drums in his mother's Pentecostal church in Virginia. He recorded three albums with various choirs between 1983-87. After his college years in Virginia, he moved to the San Francisco Bay area in 1993 and immersed himself in the local music scene. There he continued to hone his chops by playing and recording a plethora of alternative rock fusion music. He continued his pursuit of jazz by playing with various Bay area groups until he connected with L.A. based percussionists Angel Figueroa & Leon Mobley.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;">Miller states, "They convinced me to leave the Bay for L.A. I hated to leave, but I knew it was time to go! These two guys helped to open the doors of the industry for me. They got me my first professional gigs; globe hopping tours with Ben Harper and a Disney cast member gig as a drummer in the Lion King parade at Disneyland."<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;">Between 1994 and 1996 he performed and toured with Ben Harper & the innocent criminals. After this stint he moved to Los Angeles and embarked on his professional career as a drummer and artist. There he met his teacher legendary jazz drummer Clarence Johnston and sat often with the late great master drummer Billy Higgins. It was at this time that he began his journey into the world of West African, Afro-Cuban, & Brazilian styles of percussion.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;">Marcus has performed with artists the likes of Sheila E., Ashanti, Brenda Russell, Darius Rucker, Trevor Hall, Tony Furtado, Tim Reynolds, Giovanni Hildago, Ozomatli,The Watts Prophets, Michelle Shocked, Vinx, Steve Coleman, Bennie Maupin, Leon Mobley, & Bobby Bryant. A versatile drummer, Marcus' range includes recording sessions in reggae, West African traditional drumming, jazz, spoken word, hip hop, rock, blues, gospel, and alternative rock music genres styles.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;">As an Artist, Marcus is afforded many opportunities to connect with young people. He performs in schools & universities with his jazz ensemble as a roster artist for the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. His workshops, MarcusMillerDrums, have been a regular fixture in Southern California libraries & schools. Since 1998 he has worked with various museums in Los Angeles county including the California African-American Museum, Kid and Space Museum, Skirball Cultural Center, & L.A. County Museum of Art. Miller also serves as the director of a youth performance ensemble called the Young Drummers of Los Angeles. Marcus is the percussion instructor and music director for the William Grant Still art center and works regularly with St. Elmo Village, Global Arts to Go, and the Percussion Artists Workshop. He maintains a regular roster of private drum lessons for students ages 6-18.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;">Since 2000, Miller has focused most of his creative efforts and energies into his writing and development as a composer and proficient jazz drummer. With his jazz based ensemble Freedom Jazz Movement, he has recorded eleven albums for his label Universe Soul Records and composed well over 100 songs. Miller composes music for TV, film, and video as writer and head of Jazz and Percussion for Heavy Harmony music publishing.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;">Marcus is the Music Director and principle accompanist for the Lula Washington Dance Theatre. Together they have toured throughout the United States, Mexico, Russia, China, & Brazil. Marcus’ compositions have been used by various choreographers for a variety of Modern dance works. He has composed music for choreographers Lula Washington, Tamica Washington-Miller, Winifred Harris, & Jordi Caballero. He has worked with Debbie Allen, Cleo Parker-Robinson, Jasmine Guy, Theresa Howard, and various dancers from The Alvin Ailey American Dance company and The Dance Theatre of Harlem.<span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;">Multi-hyphenate Los Angeles-native <b>Dexter Story</b> is a composer, songwriter, musician, music producer, sound designer and freelance marketer. Named after the jazz saxophonist Dexter Gordon by his audiophile father, Story grew up studying music theory, guitar and piano which led to him fronting and touring in local bands by age 14. While earning his undergraduate degree at UC Berkeley and Bordeaux National Conservatory in France, Story performed with a diverse array of masters including Wynton Marsalis, Ravi Coltrane, Eric Reed, Jeff Narell, Lord Crazy, Ernie Watts, John Stubblefield and Slide Hampton. Alongside a successful on-stage music career, Story worked in every facet of the music industry business (from Marketing Director at Priority, Def Jam and Bad Boy Records to Talent Buyer at the legendary Temple Bar) enjoying 15 years at the epicenter of popular music culture. His latest and most notable endeavors however are focused on his first love and passion for composing music-to-picture and music production having recently scored writer/producer Anthony Bertram short film "Brother's Prayer," provided original music for the award-winning documentary "City Lax" and music supervised the feature film "Hurricane Season" starring Academy Award winner Forrest Whitaker. Story also recently music-directed the highly acclaimed Peace Go With You, Gil tribute concert at Grand Performances in the Summer of 2012. Story collaborates regularly with producer/DJ Carlos Nino as co-founder of the breakthrough experimental group The Life Force Trio as well as with acclaimed jazz/soul vocalist Dwight Trible and is currently releasing his debut album Seasons due in November 2012.<i style="font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></i></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;">At the age of nine, <b>Clarence Jah-Amen Mobley</b>, opened the door to the world of African drumming and percussion and was blessed to study with various master drummers over time.Babatunde Olatunji of Nigeria; former National Dance Company of Senegal drummer, Ibrahim Camara; Bamadele Osumarea, former musical director of Art of Black Dance and Music; Malik Sow, master drummer from Senegal West Africa; and Karamba Diabate, master drummer from Guinea West Africa. Jah-Amen is quite knowledgeable of several percussive instruments including; djembe, sabar, conga, quote.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;">Over the years, he has inspired many children and adults to pursue their passions for African dance and music. He spent many years working as a lecture / demonstration artist for, ‘Young Audience’ programs in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and California. In 1995, he joined the cast of Disney’s ‘Lion King Parade’ and maintained a successful run for two years. In 1997, Jah-Amen’s obvious talents and powerful presence, made it possible for him to land a role as a featured extra in the film, ‘The Amistad’. This experience lead him to also appear in the films, ‘Wild Things’, released in 1998 and ‘Dirty’ in 2005.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;"><b>Alan Mark Lightner</b> generates excitement through his energetic, charismatic, and highly skilled approach to playing and teaching music. His unique style, vast knowledge, and kind hearted spirit have wooed audiences and classrooms around the world. During his studies in the music program at the University of California at Berkeley, Lightner also pursued private instruction from masters in his fields of interest. Those fields were Afro-Caribbean music including the art of steel pans and the vast world of Afro-Cuban rhythms and instruments, Afro-Brazilian percussion, West African music, European classical percussion and the Afro-American art form of jazz. After receiving his B.A. in music in 1991, Lightner became a master faculty member at the East Bay Center for Performing Arts where he served as the director of the steel pans and drum set departments. Within his eight years as director/arranger for the advanced steel pan performing ensemble, he and the band received numerous accolades including the honor of being requested to perform for then Vice President Al Gore during one of his visits to the Bay Area. Lightner has been a featured guest on ‘The Osgood File", Charles Osgood’s nationally syndicated radio news program, to discuss Lightner’s success with teaching inner-city students. He has been the subject of numerous magazine articles and was included in the sixth edition of Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 2000. Alan Lightner has been equally successful as a performer. He has performed and/or recorded with Will Smith, Mos Def, Ashanti, Barrington Levy, David Rudder, "Boogsie" Sharpe, De La Soul, Ghostface, Rakim, Roy Ayers, Andy Narell, the Braxton Brothers, Richie Cole and Lenny Williams to name a few. He has appeared in and contributed to the soundtracks of numerous films and television shows such as Ally McBeal, the Drew Carey show, Eli Stone and Desperate Housewives . Lightner compositions can be heard on various commercial jingles and numerous steel band c.d.’s including his own group Pan Ramajay’s three releases. Los Angeles based band, Pan Dulce features Lightner penned tunes exclusively on their self titled release. Alan Lightner now juggles most of his time between composing, arranging and traveling internationally as a performer and clinician.<span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;">Percussionist <b>David Leach</b> is a graduate of Rutgers University, B.A. music. Has performed live or recorded with: David Benoit, Dakota Moon, Dave Matthews Band, Paula Cole, Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, Blues Traveler, Brad, Chris Pierce, Ali Handal, Snoop Dogg and the Eastsidaz, The Emotions, Kirk Whalum, The Lion King Celebration at Disneyland, Rafael Aragon, Rhian Benson, Luiz Fonzi, Ali Handal, U.C.L.A Gospel Choir, Barbara Weathers, The Al Mckay Allstars, Alana Davis, Aerial Display, Darryl R. Spencer, Tim ”Bishop” Brown, Amel Larrieux, Larry Carlton, Yvette Devereaux, Jack Johnson, Kush, Tony Warren,”Lady” Mary Floyd, Vina, Miracle Mass Choir, The Rickey Grundy Chorale, The Progressive Symphony, The Power or Seven, Melissa Peda, The Mark Harris Band, Donavon Frankenrieter, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Deniece Williams, Stevie Wonder, Be Be Winans, Gail Jhonson. Philip Baily (Earth,Wind and Fire), Brenda Russell, Lucy Lawless. Television, film, stage appearances: Late Nite with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Conan O’Brien Show, The Late,Late Show with Craig Kilborn, The Jules Holland Show, MusiquePlus, Open Mike with Mike Bullard, General Hospital, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Gospel Around L.A., Trackers, ”What’s Love Got To Do With It”, ”Pleasure and Pain”, Sessions at W.54th, Reverb, ”Jingle Ball Rock”, NBC 10 Philadelphia </span></span><span mce_style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;">Film- “White Wolves: A Cry in the Wild II”, “Pleasure and Pain”- Ben Harper, “Spin"</span></span></span><span mce_style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Artist/Percussionist Marcus L. Miller is a
multi-talented artist based in Southern California. Miller is bandleader of his World/Jazz
ensemble Freedom Jazz Movement. Among
his various positions, Miller serves as Music Director for the Lula Washington
Dance Theatre, Artistic Director/Founder Young Drummers of Los Angeles,
President Universe Soul Records, and Co-Owner TaMar Productions. Marcus is also a member of SESAC, ASCAP, and
the Recording Academy. He is a composer for Heavy Harmony music publishing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Miller’s musical accomplishments include the release
of 10 albums on his record label since 2002. He has composed music for modern
dance choreographers Lula Washington, Winifred Harris, Jordi Caballero, and
Tamica Washington-Miller. Marcus has also written music for several independent
film scores and soundtracks including Love and other 4 letter words (2006), and
My girlfriend’s back (2009). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His music
was used in the Twentieth Century Fox DVD release Avatar, the Last Airbender
(2010).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">As a drummer, Marcus has toured internationally and
performed with artists including Bennie Maupin, Steve Coleman, Ben Harper, The
Watts Prophets, Michelle Shocked, Ashanti, Sheila E., BoujouBumBastick, Da
Lion, Jazz Poetry Collective, & Ozomatli. He has recorded with numerous
groups and covers styles ranging from jazz, blues, rock, gospel, reggae,
folkloric traditional, and alternative.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"> In 1998,
Marcus began his drum workshop program. MarcusMillerDrums…From around the
world, has entertained, educated, and enlightened countless thousands of
audiences worldwide. The program is for
all ages and has enabled Miller to work with many great organizations such as
St. Elmo Village, William Grant Still art center, Jack & Jill, Boys Club of
America, and the YMCA. Marcus has worked closely with local L.A. museums
(Skirball, LACMA, CAAM, & Kids Space Museum) schools, and arts
organizations in an effort to bring the art of drumming to as many people as
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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.</div>
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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.</div>
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Tamica’s other works include choreography for Tupac’s “Brenda’s Got A Baby,” commissioned by the USC School of Law for its <em>Race, Rap, and Redemption</em> lecture demonstration; staging and choreography for James Cameron’s film <em>Avatar</em>, 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.</div>
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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 <a href="http://www.myspace.com/freedomjazzmovement" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 135, 170); ">Myspace Page</a> or <a href="http://www.marcusmillerdrums.com/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&catid=33&id=1" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 135, 170); ">Contact </a>Me for more <a href="http://www.marcusmillerdrums.com/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&catid=33&id=2" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 135, 170); ">Booking</a> and <a href="http://www.marcusmillerdrums.com/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&catid=33&id=1" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 135, 170); ">CD purchase info</a>.<br /></span></span></p><br /><br /><hr style="border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; height: 17px; background-image: url(http://www.marcusmillerdrums.com/templates/rt_refraction_j15/images/main/light/horizmenu-bg.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 50% 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px; "><a href="http://www.myspace.com/freedomjazzmovement" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 135, 170); "></a></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px; "><span><img width="100" height="98" src="http://www.marcusmillerdrums.com/images/stories/mmd/thumbs/jpc.jpg" alt="Jazz Poetry Collective" style="margin-top: 7px; margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 7px; float: left; " /><a href="http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=6520" rel="rokbox[fullscreen]" title="Jazz Poetry Collective :: Album Review" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 135, 170); ">Jazz Poetry Collective - Flowers Stolen From the Yards of Old Folks</a> :</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); ">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. <a href="http://www.myspace.com/jazzpoetrycollective" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 135, 170); ">Myspace page</a>. Contact me for<a href="http://www.marcusmillerdrums.com/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&catid=33&id=2" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 135, 170); ">Booking </a>to find out how to <a href="http://www.marcusmillerdrums.com/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&catid=33&id=1" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 135, 170); ">purchase a copy. </a><br /></span></span></p><br /><br /><hr style="border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; height: 17px; background-image: url(http://www.marcusmillerdrums.com/templates/rt_refraction_j15/images/main/light/horizmenu-bg.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 50% 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px; "><a href="http://www.myspace.com/freedomjazzmovement" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 135, 170); "></a></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px; "><span><img width="100" height="98" src="http://www.marcusmillerdrums.com/images/stories/mmd/thumbs/fmls3.gif" alt="Jazz Poetry Collective" style="margin-top: 7px; margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 7px; float: left; " /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV5VEQCKF5o" rel="rokbox" title="Formless Trio :: On YouTube" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 135, 170); ">Formless Trio - Youtube Video</a> : </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); ">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.<a href="http://www.myspace.com/formlesstrio" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 135, 170); ">Myspace Page</a>. <a href="http://www.marcusmillerdrums.com/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&catid=33&id=2" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 135, 170); ">Booking</a>. <a href="http://www.marcusmillerdrums.com/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&catid=33&id=1" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 135, 170); ">Buy Now</a><br /></span></span></p><br /><hr style="border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; height: 17px; background-image: url(http://www.marcusmillerdrums.com/templates/rt_refraction_j15/images/main/light/horizmenu-bg.png); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 50% 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; "><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px; "><a href="http://www.myspace.com/freedomjazzmovement" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 135, 170); "></a></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px; "><span><img width="100" height="98" src="http://www.marcusmillerdrums.com/images/stories/mmd/thumbs/bjb.jpg" alt="Jazz Poetry Collective" style="margin-top: 7px; margin-right: 7px; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 7px; float: left; " /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qeq3crxHwo" rel="rokbox" title="BoujouBumbastick :: On YouTube" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 135, 170); ">BoujouBumbastic - Theme Song on Youtube Video</a> : </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); ">Senegalese Kora meets western Drums and Bass. For more info on how to purchase this now out-of-print but well worth having CD, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/boujoubumbastick" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 135, 170); ">Myspace page</a>. <a href="http://www.marcusmillerdrums.com/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&catid=33&id=1" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 135, 170); ">Contact Me Today.</a></span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px; "> </p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px; "> </p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px; "><br /></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px; "><img src="http://www.marcusmillerdrums.com/images/stories/photos/miniwdp.gif" /> <a href="http://youtube.comwatch/?v=%3Cspan%3EQtymxLVmdq0%3C/span%3E" rel="rokbox" title="World Drum Project :: On YouTube" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 135, 170); ">World Drum Project - Trailer on Youtube Video</a> : 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. <span><a href="http://www.marcusmillerdrums.com/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&catid=33&id=2" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 135, 170); ">Booking</a>.</span></p></span></div>usrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076841019647462621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662417562250757595.post-73214912998026762612011-07-27T09:26:00.001-07:002011-07-27T10:00:12.286-07:00MLM Flash drives<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3H4KONlj1ZXUy9MoGVigrV9oGovUSXboDnwdEwIh8jwpib059x4W0KvrcAK5OwiEToAnpFBMPnyeWEfzUE4FKvuI71lmjqFXYOdDhx6wiyH87VITDOHMvFEL_aStDeXa01svkdtU0Hy0/s1600/mmdfd.gif" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3H4KONlj1ZXUy9MoGVigrV9oGovUSXboDnwdEwIh8jwpib059x4W0KvrcAK5OwiEToAnpFBMPnyeWEfzUE4FKvuI71lmjqFXYOdDhx6wiyH87VITDOHMvFEL_aStDeXa01svkdtU0Hy0/s200/mmdfd.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634069584969891730" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 16px; font-family:Times;font-size:12px;"><h1 style="padding-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 25px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 30px; font-size:30px;"><span mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span mce_style="color: #ff0000;" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Marcus L. Miller Flash Drives</span></span></span></span></h1><h3 style="padding-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 25px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25px; font-size:21px;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; font-family:Times;font-size:12px;"><h3 style="padding-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 25px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25px; font-size:21px;"><span mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Universe Soul Records</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 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 </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&catid=33&id=1" mce_href="index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&catid=33&id=1" style="text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">purchase a flash drive.</span></a></h3><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&catid=33&id=1" mce_href="index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&catid=33&id=1" style="text-decoration: none; "></a></span><span mce_style="line-height: 44px; " style="line-height: 44px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Pricing:</span></span></p><h3 style="padding-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 25px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Fully Loaded (Marcus L. Miller complete 11 CD catalog) - $100.00 Marcus Miller Drums (5 CD collection) - $50.00 Blank Flash Drive - $20.00</span></h3><h2 style="padding-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 25px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24px; font-size:24px;"><span mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Be one of the first on your block!</span></span></h2><h2 style="padding-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 25px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24px; font-size:24px;"><span mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Get Yours Now!</span></span></h2><h2 style="padding-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 25px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24px; font-size:24px;"><span mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Limited Edition Collector's item!</span></span></h2><h3 style="padding-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 25px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Call Tamar Productions 310•493•2851 to place your order. Act Now!</span></h3><div><br /></div></span></i></b></h3></span>usrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076841019647462621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662417562250757595.post-9749248147267850042011-07-05T15:33:00.001-07:002011-07-05T15:38:59.078-07:00MMD CD release<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTkz1QmXlc_GstVRh69hJnM5RFvyhwnwJ3Qdfdk3o60sdAvjrjcQx5bO2liijeMCIUdrO2bbolYBHwgb4xHl6GAx2azNStycucTrR8hEXPqUKJfLiNJQjf7o7e81aNL7kjgDOUgvtubUM/s1600/minimmdcd.gif" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTkz1QmXlc_GstVRh69hJnM5RFvyhwnwJ3Qdfdk3o60sdAvjrjcQx5bO2liijeMCIUdrO2bbolYBHwgb4xHl6GAx2azNStycucTrR8hEXPqUKJfLiNJQjf7o7e81aNL7kjgDOUgvtubUM/s200/minimmdcd.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626001024421598498" /></a><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 16px; font-family:Times;font-size:12px;"><h1 style="padding-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 25px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 30px; font-size:30px;"><span mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span mce_style="color: #ff0000;" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">New CD </span></span></span></span><span mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span mce_style="color: #ff0000;" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Release:</span></span></span></span><span mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span mce_style="color: #ff0000;" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> June </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">2011</span></span></h1><h2 size="24px" style="padding-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 25px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Just in time for Black Music month, Universe Soul records is pleased to announce the release of my latest CD project </span><span mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Marcus Miller Drums</span></u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">.</span></h2><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">This is a 5 CD compilation. This collection includes a myriad of rhythms and songs. The featured albums include </span><span mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span mce_style="color: #ff0000;" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Sankofa, Sound Machine 2010 & Beyond, Hammer Brush & Bucket, </span></span></span></span><span mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span mce_style="color: #ff0000;" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Afrodisiac</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span mce_style="color: #ff0000;" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">and</span></span><span mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span mce_style="color: #ff0000;" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Concert for a Green World</span></span></span></span></span><span mce_style="color: #ff0000;" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> It is only available on my home site; No itunes, cdbaby, etc... To order, please </span><span mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span mce_style="color: #0000ff;" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); "><a target="_blank" href="http://www.blogger.com/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&catid=33&id=3" mce_href="index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&catid=33&id=3" style="text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Click Here</span></a></span></span></p><h1 size="30px" style="padding-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 25px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 30px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></h1><h1 style="padding-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 25px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 30px; "><span mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span mce_style="color: #ff0000;" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">About the new drum CDs!</span></span></span></span></h1><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px; "><span mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Universe Soul Records</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 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 </span><a href="http://www.heavyharmonymusic.com/" mce_href="http://www.heavyharmonymusic.com/" class="l" style="text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Heavy Harmony Music</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> publishing company.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">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, </span><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">It's Miller Time</span></u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">, has he showcased his talents on other instruments. The five titles are </span><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Sankofa, Sound Machine 2010 and beyond, The Hammer, Brush, & Bucket, The Concert for a Green world, & Afrodisiac</span></u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px; "><span mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Hammer, Brush, & Bucket</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> album is material written for a drum orchestra. </span><span mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Sound Machine 2011 & beyond</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> is the resultant mixture of traditional acoustic drumming with electronic synthesized drums.</span><span mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Sankofa</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> is a tribute to the drummers that have influenced Miller's style. </span><span mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Afrodisiac</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> 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." </span><span mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The Concert for a Green World</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> is a Live album recorded in Los Angeles 2008 at St. Elmo Village.<span mce_style="line-height: 24px; " style="line-height: 24px; "></span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Over the years, Miller had received many requests from fans asking for a drum CD. Miller says, </span><span mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"It's my hope that after you listen to these tracks, you'll never think of a drum in the same way." </span></span><span mce_style="font-style: normal;" style="font-style: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">This collection includes West African, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, Western, Middle-Eastern, and Electronic styles of drumming. Miller adds, </span></span><span mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">"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."</span></span></span></p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px; "><span mce_name="em" mce_style="font-style: italic;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">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!</span></span></span></p><h2 style="padding-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 25px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24px; font-size: 24px; "><br /></h2><div><br /></div></span>usrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08076841019647462621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662417562250757595.post-20019395905564795922011-02-22T08:51:00.000-08:002011-08-23T16:25:25.018-07:00Coming Soon!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi11_p1X-lPWVIpuo0nwiCBjk4IR1-6hHkszpdMqcHoV-fvcs_nuHDdyMHR3ihFrvVzXi0vZtYvmJlvcTEk6qmXc3dJqraN30i_y8gFqjUbnr3OssH0wdhyphenhyphenxLgD6vIkv_eVeMItzCiIFno/s1600/mlmdvd.gif" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 177px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi11_p1X-lPWVIpuo0nwiCBjk4IR1-6hHkszpdMqcHoV-fvcs_nuHDdyMHR3ihFrvVzXi0vZtYvmJlvcTEk6qmXc3dJqraN30i_y8gFqjUbnr3OssH0wdhyphenhyphenxLgD6vIkv_eVeMItzCiIFno/s200/mlmdvd.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644196554270846722" /></a>
<br />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. <div>
<br /></div><div>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.</div><div>
<br /></div><div>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.</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(170, 170, 170); line-height: 16px; font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><h4 style="padding-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 25px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px; font-size: 14px; "><b>
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