Jason T. Miller
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Jason T. Miller is an American
record producer
, songwriter
, and television and film composer
. He has produced and/or co-written songs for music artists including Kanye West
and Keyshia Cole
. He is also credited as a co-producer of Keyshia Cole’s track “This Is Us” of the album A Different Me
with Interscope’s A&R executive, songwriter and producer Ron Fair
who was the executive producer of the project.
Miller is the son of veteran arranger and composer Bruce Miller who has worked with numerous artists such as Rod Stewart
, Joss Stone
, The Temptations
, Soul Train
, The Commodores, Paul Anka
, Mighty Clouds of Joy
, and Andrae Crouch
among many others. Bruce has also composed for TV shows such as Frasier
, Wings and Designing Women
to name a few.
Miller has composed music for many high profiled projects in television, commercials, and film. His commercial work includes Red Bull
and J Brand Jeans. In 2007, he won Best Original Score for the short film Threshold at the 168 Film Project. In addition, Miller composed music for Sony Pictures Entertainment
‘Til Death, which he shares credits with his father Bruce. He also played the lead guitar in the music for CBS
’ television show, Becker.
Miller's guitar playing has also contributed to his career and earned him accolades. In May 2000, he won first place at the Jam with Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Guitar Competition out of more than 4,000 submissions. Miller was also named a finalist in 2002 at the North American Rock Guitar Competition where he was one of five guitarists selected from the North American pool of entries. His expertise was called upon at the 2009 Dynamic Producer Conference held in Los Angeles where Miller was invited to participate as a panelist. He is also a member of SESAC
, originally the Society of European Stage Authors & Composers, which is a sponsor of the Dynamic Producer Conference.
United States
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record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
, and television and film composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
. He has produced and/or co-written songs for music artists including Kanye West
Kanye West
Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
and Keyshia Cole
Keyshia Cole
Keyshia Myeshia Cole Gibson born October 15, 1981) is an American singer–songwriter and actress. She gained nationwide acclaim when her 2005 debut album, The Way It Is went platinum. Her sophomore album Just Like You went into production shortly after that and was released in September 2007...
. He is also credited as a co-producer of Keyshia Cole’s track “This Is Us” of the album A Different Me
A Different Me
A Different Me is the third studio album by American R&B singer Keyshia Cole, released on December 16, 2008 in the United States. The album has been certified gold by the RIAA.-Conception:...
with Interscope’s A&R executive, songwriter and producer Ron Fair
Ron Fair
Ron Fair is a veteran A&R executive, record producer arranger, recording engineer and songwriter. In a career that has spanned over 30 years at major record labels he has produced and arranged hits for several artists, but he is best known as a "guru/mentor", guiding the careers of unknown artists...
who was the executive producer of the project.
Miller is the son of veteran arranger and composer Bruce Miller who has worked with numerous artists such as Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart
Roderick David "Rod" Stewart, CBE is a British singer-songwriter and musician, born and raised in North London, England and currently residing in Epping. He is of Scottish and English ancestry....
, Joss Stone
Joss Stone
Jocelyn Eve Stoker , better known by her stage name Joss Stone, is an English soul singer-songwriter and actress. Stone rose to fame in late 2003 with her multi-platinum debut album, The Soul Sessions, which made the 2004 Mercury Prize shortlist...
, The Temptations
The Temptations
The Temptations is an American vocal group having achieved fame as one of the most successful acts to record for Motown Records. The group's repertoire has included, at various times during its five-decade career, R&B, doo-wop, funk, disco, soul, and adult contemporary music.Formed in Detroit,...
, Soul Train
Soul Train
Soul Train is an American musical variety show that aired in syndication from October 1971 to March 2006. In its 35-year history, the show primarily featured performances by R&B, soul, and hip hop artists, although funk, jazz, disco, and gospel artists have also appeared.As a nod to Soul Trains...
, The Commodores, Paul Anka
Paul Anka
Paul Albert Anka, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and actor.Anka first became famous as a teen idol in the late 1950s and 1960s with hit songs like "Diana'", "Lonely Boy", and "Put Your Head on My Shoulder"...
, Mighty Clouds of Joy
Mighty Clouds of Joy
The Mighty Clouds of Joy is an American gospel quartet.-Career:The Mighty Clouds of Joy were formed in 1960 and started out in a tradition-based style. Eventually they added soul, R&B, and rock flourishes into their musical mix without diluting the essential religious essence of their material...
, and Andrae Crouch
Andrae Crouch
Andraé Crouch is a seven-time Grammy Award-winning American gospel singer, songwriter, arranger, recording artist, record producer, and pastor.-Early years:Born Andraé Edward Crouch in San Francisco, California....
among many others. Bruce has also composed for TV shows such as Frasier
Frasier
Frasier is an American sitcom that was broadcast on NBC for eleven seasons, from September 16, 1993, to May 13, 2004. The program was created and produced by David Angell, Peter Casey, and David Lee in association with Grammnet and Paramount Network Television.A spin-off of Cheers, Frasier stars...
, Wings and Designing Women
Designing Women
Designing Women is an American television sitcom that centered on the working and personal lives of four Southern women and one man in an interior design firm in Atlanta, Georgia. It aired on the CBS television network from September 29, 1986 until May 24, 1993. The show was created by head writer...
to name a few.
Miller has composed music for many high profiled projects in television, commercials, and film. His commercial work includes Red Bull
Red Bull
Red Bull is an energy drink sold by the Austrian Red Bull GmbH, created in 1987 by the Austrian entrepreneur Dietrich Mateschitz. In terms of market share, Red Bull is the most popular energy drink in the world, with 3 billion cans sold each year. Dietrich Mateschitz was inspired by an already...
and J Brand Jeans. In 2007, he won Best Original Score for the short film Threshold at the 168 Film Project. In addition, Miller composed music for Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. is the television and film production/distribution unit of Japanese multinational technology and media conglomerate Sony...
‘Til Death, which he shares credits with his father Bruce. He also played the lead guitar in the music for CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
’ television show, Becker.
Miller's guitar playing has also contributed to his career and earned him accolades. In May 2000, he won first place at the Jam with Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Kenny Wayne Shepherd is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He has released several studio albums and experienced a rare level of commercial success both as a blues artist and a young musician.-Biography:Shepherd graduated Caddo Magnet High School in Shreveport, Louisiana...
Guitar Competition out of more than 4,000 submissions. Miller was also named a finalist in 2002 at the North American Rock Guitar Competition where he was one of five guitarists selected from the North American pool of entries. His expertise was called upon at the 2009 Dynamic Producer Conference held in Los Angeles where Miller was invited to participate as a panelist. He is also a member of SESAC
SESAC
SESAC, originally the Society of European Stage Authors & Composers, is the smallest of the three performance rights organizations in the United States. SESAC was founded in 1930, making it the second-oldest performing rights organization in the U.S. SESAC is also the fastest-growing PRO in the...
, originally the Society of European Stage Authors & Composers, which is a sponsor of the Dynamic Producer Conference.
External links
- http://www.jasontmillermusic.com/