Miles was born in Indianapolis, but moved to Denver, where he studied at Denver University and met long-time collaborator saxophonist Fred Hess. Miles completed his masters at Manhattan School of Music, before making his recording debut “Distance For Safety” with his trio. Miles later went into a more post-rock fusion direction on his later albums. 1997’s acclaimed “Woman’s Day” featured Bill Frisell, who would also become a regular collaborator. Miles appeared on Joshua Redman’s Old And New Dreams tribute “Still Dreaming”, and his final album “Rainbow Sign” was his first for Blue Note. Miles passed away tragically early aged 58.
