Miles Franklin Smith
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Biography
Born and raised in Fort Collins, Colorado, Miles Franklin Smith was no stranger to the stage. Miles’ mother and father, both musicians, introduced their livelihood to Miles upon birth, and his first steps would be met with a rhythmic cadence as he soaked in the sounds of classical and jazz music as a way of life.
Now, 24 years later, Miles has cemented himself as one of the Midwest’s premier, successful young performers. Having performed and/or recorded with the likes of Jennifer Hudson, Darius Rucker, Foley, the Springfield Symphony Jazz Orchestra, (with guests such as Kurt Elling and Jeff Hamilton), the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, and countless other artists and groups, Miles exudes passion and excellence through energetic and virtuosic playing with a will to always do right by the music.
Miles prides himself in his effectiveness to not only perform, but to teach, as he has served as a clinician and an educator for Jazz at Lincoln Center and the Jazz Arts Group of Columbus. Smith holds a bachelors degree from Ohio State University and a masters in music from Northern Illinois University.
My Work
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Studio Recordings, Live Performances, Television Appearances, and Interviews.
Green Street
Debut E.P. featuring four tracks that encapsulates the essence of the Chicago aesthetic experienced in Miles’ childhood intertwined with sounds that define his intimate passion for music. Miles showcases his multi-instrumental capability, recording on trumpet, electric bass, electric guitar, and acoustic guitar.
“The successes of my career and what has become of my life would not be possible without the guidance of my many instructors, all of whom I would like to personally thank. I owe my career to the following individuals:
Mercedes Chomos, Danny Gleich, Shawn Malone, Jon Lampley, Anthony Stanco, John Douglas, Pharez Whitted, Juliet White-Smith, Michael Smith, and Jasmine Michelle Smith. I love you all dearly, and I thank you for the endless inspiration you have provided for me in my musical growth. I am not the man I have become today without each and every one of you. Every single day, I perform or sing to myself a song you introduced me to in my time spent with you. Thank you.”
-MFS