Episode 113: A Tribute To Dan Miller
On August 19, 2022, The trumpet world lost a shining star with the passing of Dan Miller
Everything about Dan was larger than life. He was a big guy with a big smile and a huge heart
Dan had an encyclopedic knowledge of jazz trumpet that he was always willing to share with anyone who asked
As a player, Dan had a massive sound that could fill up a room. Every note Dan played oozed with his passion for life and music.
But perhaps one of his greatest attributes was his skill as a teacher and mentor to young players.
And so I felt it was only fitting to do this tribute to a man who brightened the lives of so many trumpet players, both directly and indirectly.
In this special episode, I talk with three Trumpet Gurus who came into Dan’s life during different chapters. We start with Brad Goode, who was an early teacher of Dan’s and who helped fan the flame of Dan’s passion for jazz history. Next, I talk with Kenny Rampton, who spent years playing with Dan in New York and who became like a second brother. Then I talk with Dan’s young protege, Nathaniel Wiliford, about Dan’s teaching and mentoring. And finally, I am joined by Dan’s brother Dave Miller who puts Dan’s entire life into perspective.
So please join us in this celebration of the life and contributions of Dan Miller.
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00:00:00 Intro
00:01:28 Brad Goode on meeting Dan
00:09:20 Honoring the lineage
00:14:06 Dan as a player
00:17:04 Dan's influence on him
00:18:38 Dan's legacy
00:21:24 Final thoughts
00:23:20 Kenny Rampton
00:23:50 Working with Dan
00:25:45 Dan's encyclopedic knowledge
00:28:14 Dan's heart
00:34:22 Dan's impact on his life
00:37:15 How Dan helped him find the perfect plunger
00:39:31 Dan as a lead trumpet player
00:40:53 Living life on his own terms
00:42:14 Dan's legacy
00:42:36 Dan and his family
00:46:13 How we can honor Dan's legacy
00:52:58 Dan and his cup mute
00:57:22 Nathaniel Wiliford
00:58:03 The start of their relationship
01:04:33 Dan as a teacher
01:07:25 What's been hardest for him
01:10:35 The last time he spoke with Dan
01:11:17 Dan's concern for others
01:16:03 The best word to describe Dan
01:21:54 Being grateful for their relationship
01:26:39 Dan's legacy
01:30:17 Passing on Dan's legacy
01:38:20 Dave Miller
01:39:12 Growing up in a musical household
01:42:28 Dan's major inspirations
01:43:57 Moving to New York
01:45:57 Their relationship
01:49:09 Dan's impact on others
01:50:51 Their shared drive for deep knowledge
01:52:31 Their shared passion for education
01:56:07 The legacy of Dan Miller
01:58:47 How we can best honor Dan
02:00:23 How he wants others to remember Dan
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I'll never forget meeting Dan....I grew up in Florida but I happened to have moved the year before to Colorado....I had to fly back to Florida and take an engineering exam in Orlando...Dan happened to be playing and giving a masterclass at University of Central Florida (UCF) which he had relationship with....I could talk about the concert and you all can imagine what it was...the cup mute...that soul...BUT what struck me was Dan taking time to talk with me after the concert...he found out I was a trumpet player and where I lived and immediately asked me about "the scene" out in Denver....Dan knew all the cats in Denver he tipped me to Brad Goode and others... He really talked with me and had a conversation there was no rush to get around me or let me deal with this guy real quick...He was encouraging to me and who I should go listen to as I was just starting to try and learn this beautiful art form.....Dan was so absolutely kind, personable and generous with his talent, his knowledge and his soul.....I will miss Dan...prayers to all of you his family and personal friends who knew him much better than I...God grant you peace and comfort in these times...
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Scott, thanks for sharing your story.
Thank you, Jose. Dan Miller will live in our hearts and in our ears.
José, this means the world to me and to so many others. I’m so grateful for you to have asked me to be a part of this. Shedding a few tears hearing some of my heroes talk about his life. I miss him more and more everyday. Thanks so much man, it truly means so much
@TheTrumpetGurusHangPodcast
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You are so welcome. And thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings with us all.
I saw Dan live playing with the Maynard Ferguson band. What a cool guy. Looked like he had fun whatever he was doing and what a fantastic trumpet player.
Just found your channel and shocked to hear Dan is gone. I had a few lessons with him in the early 90s and what a wonderfully soul. A great teacher and player. What a loss.
Well done and heartfelt 👏 ❤️ Jose. Dan Miller was a precious 🎁, both to music, and all those who knew him. He enriched ALL OF US ETERNALLY..Vaughn 🎺
@TheTrumpetGurusHangPodcast
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Thank you Vaughn. It's always sad to lose someone with so much to offer the world.