Byron 'Psycho Bass' Miller is known mostly for his stellar work with the late icon of jazz funk fusion, George Duke, nailing down the legendary bass solo in the renown classic, "Reach For It". In addition, Byron spent 16 years touring with vocal titan, the late Luther Vandross and nailed bass lines for and with Ndugu Chancellor, Roy Ayers, Santana, Herbie Hancock, Marvin Gaye, Ramsey Lewis, Joe Sample, Rachelle Farrell and on and on.
Most notably, in recent years, Miller (not to be confused with Marcus) is building upon his bass legacy with amazing solo music that keeps funk, jazz and soul absolutely relevant and engaging to funk fans of old while attracting new audiences. His single, "The B Spot" rose to #1 on Billboard's Contemporary Jazz charts.
In this episode, Byron Miller shares his many storied experiences, and provides outstanding advice for burgeoning EntreMusicians (especially bassists).
Show Notes
00:00 - Show Open & Intro
02:51 – New Album "Real Love"
03:50 – Don't Write to Make Radio Happy
06:28 – #1 On The Charts After Being Turned Down By Labels
10:19 – What Is Funk?
13:30 – Ndugu Chancellor
15:15 – From Santana to George Duke
19:04 – Follow The Rainbow & Brazilian Love Affair
20:41 – A George Duke Band Reunion?
24:40 – Smooth Jazz Radio
26:52 – In The Studio with Duke, Herbie & Joe Sample
32:08 – What Is Your Process of Inspiration?
33:54 - Life with Luther Vandross
37:44 - Psycho Bass & Session Work
39:28 - The Byron Miller Band
41:00 - Composition
42:36 - Non - Sequencing
43:51 - "Pluck"
45:42 - Who's Out There Now?
47:34 - One Word Descriptions
49:34 - "The Gift"
51:21 - Spirituality
53:03 - Show Close
Enjoy!
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Theme Music is "YOYO" written by G.H. Beulah, Jr. & J. Herod, Jr.
Performed by SounDoctrine © 2002 Soul Food Music (BMI) All Rights Reserved
YOYO - Original Composition - ALL Rights Reserved
ISRC: ushm80313063
BMI Work #: 5852411
ISWC: T-071.347.654-0
MLC Song Code: YA2UJ9
SOUL FOOD MUSIC
IPI: 00231529687
Publisher Number: PV45SE
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US Copyright Office Registration Date: May 24 2002
US Copyright Office Registration Number: PA1-145-851
