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Ron Miles reached beyond style and into human feeling. A cornetist who nestled all kinds of complexities into his warm and welcoming music, he left us too soon — but also left a lot to remember him by. Old Main Chapel, a gorgeous trio album recorded a decade ago, is now a part of that legacy. So too are our guests this episode, guitarist Bill Frisell and drummer Rudy Royston, who both knew Miles for more than 30 years. During a recent tour stop in Philly, they remembered their friend for his generosity, his soulfulness, and his fierce commitment to beauty. Like his music, their reminiscence glows with wonder, still inhabiting the present tense.
Jazzwise: A requiem for Ron: Ron Miles: Old Main Chapel
NPR: Ron Miles, cornetist who imbued modern jazz with heart and soul, dies at 58
PBS: Ron Miles, beloved fixture of Denver jazz scene, dead at 58
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