Arthur Miles (1949)
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Arthur Miles is an American musician. He started his career as a singer at a very young age in Richmond, San Francisco
. The influence of the music of his uncle, the great guitarist Wes Montgomery
, and his father’s night club “Arthur’s” which allowed him to observe, absorb and jam with the most famous blues
, jazz
and soul
artists of the time played an important part in his musical orientation.
Since the age of 14 he has played as a professional musician with his own bands. He perfected his singing technique at the School of Natural Voice at Los Angeles tutored by Patricia Warner, and contemporarily completed his formal studies in musical theory. He also majored in journalism at the Pasadena City College.
While in Los Angeles his bands included The Curb Feelers, Good Clean Fun, Days Band and Hardworking.
He has worked as both an individual artist and vocalist to great names such as Edwin Starr
, José Feliciano
, Big Joe Turner
, Johnny Otis
, Eddie Clean-Headed Vincent, Jimmy Bo Horn. He toured with The Blues Society performing all over California.
In 1974 he spent several years in Japan, touring the entire country and performing in the principal cities with the Days Band.
In 1984 he came to Italy for a short period of work only to remain up to the present. Italian artists he has worked with include Paolo Conte, Loredana Bertè
, Pierangelo Bertoli, Gerry Scotti, Panariello, Fiorello, Andrea Mingardi. He has participated in the festivals Carnevale di Venezia e Umbria jazz Festival
and has made appearances in television shows such as “Festivalbar”, “Torno Sabato”, “Domenica In”, “La Bella e la Bestia”, “Nonsolomoda”and “Cantagiro”.
Following an appearance at the famous “Scimmie” night club in Milan, he was invited by Renzo Arbore
to participate in his popular show “Quelli Della Notte” on RAI Uno. His voice interpreted the Frank Raya Band hit “Eyah! Eyah!” featured in the album “The King Of money”.
In 1987, Miles began to work with Zucchero
. As his vocalist great successes such as “BLUES”, “Oro Incenso & Birra”, “Spirito Divino” and “Shake” were made. His is the Reverend’s introduction in “Un diavolo In me” (Devil In Me). Zucchero’s most sold hits including “Senza una Donna”, “Hey man”, “Baila”, “Ahum” include Miles’ participation. He also performed in Zucchero’s LP “Fly” released in September 2006 which includes the single “Bacco Perbacco”.
In 1990, he toured with Gloria Gaynor
in Italy and recorded ”I Will Survive” and “Love Affair” with her.
In 1992 his hit “Helping Hand” reached number 2 in the London Top Ten and was followed by the hit “Trippin’ On Your Love”, “Ride on the Power” and “Oh Woman”.
Richmond District, San Francisco, California
The Richmond District is a neighborhood in the northwest corner of San Francisco, California.-Location:Lying directly north of Golden Gate Park, "the Richmond" is bounded roughly by Fulton Street to the south, Arguello Boulevard and Laurel Heights to the east, The Presidio National Park and Lincoln...
. The influence of the music of his uncle, the great guitarist Wes Montgomery
Wes Montgomery
John Leslie "Wes" Montgomery was an American jazz guitarist. He is widely considered one of the major jazz guitarists, emerging after such seminal figures as Django Reinhardt and Charlie Christian and influencing countless others, including Pat Martino, George Benson, Russell Malone, Emily...
, and his father’s night club “Arthur’s” which allowed him to observe, absorb and jam with the most famous blues
Blues
Blues is the name given to both a musical form and a music genre that originated in African-American communities of primarily the "Deep South" of the United States at the end of the 19th century from spirituals, work songs, field hollers, shouts and chants, and rhymed simple narrative ballads...
, jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
and soul
Soul music
Soul music is a music genre originating in the United States combining elements of gospel music and rhythm and blues. According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, soul is "music that arose out of the black experience in America through the transmutation of gospel and rhythm & blues into a form of...
artists of the time played an important part in his musical orientation.
Since the age of 14 he has played as a professional musician with his own bands. He perfected his singing technique at the School of Natural Voice at Los Angeles tutored by Patricia Warner, and contemporarily completed his formal studies in musical theory. He also majored in journalism at the Pasadena City College.
While in Los Angeles his bands included The Curb Feelers, Good Clean Fun, Days Band and Hardworking.
He has worked as both an individual artist and vocalist to great names such as Edwin Starr
Edwin Starr
Edwin Starr was an American soul music singer. Starr is most famous for his Norman Whitfield produced singles of the 1970s, most notably the number one hit "War".-Biography:...
, José Feliciano
José Feliciano
José Feliciano is a Puerto Rican singer, virtuoso guitarist and composer known for many international hits including the 1970 holiday single "Feliz Navidad".-Childhood:...
, Big Joe Turner
Big Joe Turner
Big Joe Turner was an American blues shouter from Kansas City, Missouri. According to the songwriter Doc Pomus, "Rock and roll would have never happened without him." Although he came to his greatest fame in the 1950s with his pioneering rock and roll recordings, particularly "Shake, Rattle and...
, Johnny Otis
Johnny Otis
Johnny Otis is an American singer, musician, talent scout, disc jockey, composer, arranger, recording artist, record producer, vibraphonist, drummer, percussionist, bandleader, and impresario.He is commonly referred to as The Godfather Of Rhythm And Blues.-Personal life:Otis, the son of Alexander...
, Eddie Clean-Headed Vincent, Jimmy Bo Horn. He toured with The Blues Society performing all over California.
In 1974 he spent several years in Japan, touring the entire country and performing in the principal cities with the Days Band.
In 1984 he came to Italy for a short period of work only to remain up to the present. Italian artists he has worked with include Paolo Conte, Loredana Bertè
Loredana Bertè
Loredana Bertè is an Italian singer. In her long career she has worked with some of the best Italian songwriters such as Enrico Ruggeri, Pino Daniele, Ivano Fossati, Mario Lavezzi, Enzo Jannacci and Mango, among others. She has experimented with different genres, from rock to reggae, from funk to...
, Pierangelo Bertoli, Gerry Scotti, Panariello, Fiorello, Andrea Mingardi. He has participated in the festivals Carnevale di Venezia e Umbria jazz Festival
Umbria Jazz Festival
The Umbria Jazz Festival is one of the most important jazz festivals in the world and has been held annually since 1973, usually in the month of July, in Perugia, Italy...
and has made appearances in television shows such as “Festivalbar”, “Torno Sabato”, “Domenica In”, “La Bella e la Bestia”, “Nonsolomoda”and “Cantagiro”.
Following an appearance at the famous “Scimmie” night club in Milan, he was invited by Renzo Arbore
Renzo Arbore
Lorenzo Giovanni Arbore is an Italian TV host, showman, singer, musician, film actor and film director.-Career:...
to participate in his popular show “Quelli Della Notte” on RAI Uno. His voice interpreted the Frank Raya Band hit “Eyah! Eyah!” featured in the album “The King Of money”.
In 1987, Miles began to work with Zucchero
Zucchero
Adelmo Fornaciari, Commander , more commonly known by his stage name Zucchero Fornaciari or simply Zucchero /ˈtsukkero/, is an Italian rock singer. His music is largely inspired by gospel, blues and rock music, and alternates between ballads and more rhythmic boogie-like pieces.Zucchero is the...
. As his vocalist great successes such as “BLUES”, “Oro Incenso & Birra”, “Spirito Divino” and “Shake” were made. His is the Reverend’s introduction in “Un diavolo In me” (Devil In Me). Zucchero’s most sold hits including “Senza una Donna”, “Hey man”, “Baila”, “Ahum” include Miles’ participation. He also performed in Zucchero’s LP “Fly” released in September 2006 which includes the single “Bacco Perbacco”.
In 1990, he toured with Gloria Gaynor
Gloria Gaynor
Gloria Gaynor is an American singer, best known for the disco era hits; "I Will Survive" , "Never Can Say Goodbye" , "Let Me Know " and "I Am What I Am" .-Early career:Gaynor was a singer with the Soul...
in Italy and recorded ”I Will Survive” and “Love Affair” with her.
In 1992 his hit “Helping Hand” reached number 2 in the London Top Ten and was followed by the hit “Trippin’ On Your Love”, “Ride on the Power” and “Oh Woman”.
Albums
- – A Love For All Seasons (New Music)
- – King Of Money/Frank Raya Band (Casablanca Records)
- – Arthur Miles Faces The Blues (Tring-Azzurra Records)
- – Arthur Miles And The Blues Shakers (Independent)**
- – Living The Blues (Delta Video)
- – Trust (Independent)
- – Flow (Independent)
- – BlueBoy (AIPS Assomusica)
- – Love And Joy (Independent)
- - Blue Avenue (Blue Avenue Productions)
Singles
- – "Ride On The Power" (Flying Records)
- – "We All Need Love" (New Music)
- – "Baby I Need Your Loving/She’s Back" (New Music)
- – "Never Give Up On" (TBA/Flying Records UK)
- – "Sunshine Day" (@rt Records)
- – "Talking That Trash" (Dance Factory/EMI Music)
- – "Be Thankful 8For What You Got)" (UMD Records/Dig It Int’l)
- – "Everybody’s Talking" (Dance Factory/EMI Music)
- – "Let Your Body" (Sunlite Records/Time srl)
- – "Living In Love" (UPD Records)
- – "Oh Woman" (Sony Music / Dance Pool)
- – "Gimme Your?" (Lupomannaro/Disco Magic)
- – "Italy’s Finest" (New Music)
- – "Don’t Listen To Your Heart/Wild" (World New Music)
- – "Tripping On Your Love" (New Music/Carrere Records)
- – "Move And Groove Your Body" (New Music)
- – "Never Stop The Action" (Expanded Music)
- – "Hey Mr. DJ" (New Music)
- – "Trippin’ On Your Love / Helping Hand" (New Music)
- – "Rhythm Machine" (Disco Magic)
- – "Jivetime Girl" (New Music)
- – "I Believe" (Disco Magic)
- – "Forever And Two Days/I’m Not In Love" (New Music)
- – "You’re My Woman" (Flying Records/UMM)
- – "Back Away" (D-Division)
- – "Victims Of Our Love" (New Music)
- – "HelpingHand" (FFRR/London Records)
- – "We Got A Love" (Disco Holidays Records)
- – "You Wanna Get Down" (Sounds Good)