Miles Danso

--------------My name is Miles.Danso. I always wanted to be a Jazz musician.As a working Bassist my career has taken me in many different directions.I’ve played in London,the UK and Internationally for over 10 years: I’ve done two West End shows Big Life (the Ska musical!) and more recently Langston Hughes’ “Simply Heavenly” Jazzwise,I’ve played with many many people, for example drummer Clifford Jarviss, guitarist Jim Mullen,Saxophonist Soweto Kinch,and Tony Kofi... I’ve worked with singers such as David McAlmont, Juliet Roberts,Cleveland Watkiss and Leee John. I’ve also toured, written and recorded with Drum and Bass act James Hardway featuring on the album “Moors and Christians”.My work also features on Nathan Haines' album "Sound Travels".In early ’07 I appeared on Internationally acclaimed Israeli Ladino artist Yasmin Levy’s new album “Mano Suave” (Harmonia Mundi) recorded at the world famous Livingstone studios in London.We’re due to start touring this exciting new project worldwide from its release in October '07.Our launch gig is at Ronnie Scotts,London on October 16th '07!!In London until recently I’ve been resident at THE SPITZ BISTRO on Tuesdays and Friday playing with my Trio,(featuring Brian Edwardes-Tenor sax and Dan Teper-Accordion). I've just started a new residency with the Trio at THE RICH MIX (35/47 Bethnal Green Rd,London E1 6LA)EVERY SUNDAY from 2-5pm..Entry is free!!!I also play regularly with pianist John Watsons trio at the Four Seasons Hotel,Park Lane London.Each gig features a different singing talent for example:Jacqui Hicks,Nina Ferro,Kim Chandler.. You can also find me most Sundays at The Effra Hall Tavern,Brixton performing with the great vocalist Lauren DalrympleI also write a little and have my own project “African Eggs” a Jazz and World music fusion, in development.. Watch this space..!!-----------'A GREAT NIGHT IN THE SPITZ'
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