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Sammy Miller and the Congregation

Aug 9, Friday - 11pm
Heritage Bank Cafe Stritch Stage

Sammy Miller and The Congregation are on a mission to put the generosity back into jazz and bring art back to the people. The band plays what it calls “joyful jazz” – uplifting, celebratory music in the spirit of New Orleans jazz, classic swing, gospel and blues.

A native of Los Angeles, Grammy-nominated drummer Sammy Miller has become known for his unique maturity and relentless focus on making music that feels good, above all else. Miller formed The Congregation upon completing his Master’s degree at The Juilliard School, combining virtuosity with a calling to bring people together through music and an embracing theatricality.

While independently The Congregation’s members have performed and recorded with notable artists including Wynton Marsalis, Lady Gaga and Queen Latifah at venues including the White House, Lincoln Center and the Hollywood Bowl, they have opted to stick together to spread joy throughout the world. As audiences can attest, they bring this vibrant, embracing spirit every time they take the stage, playing timeless classics by the likes of Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton and Scott Joplin along with their own spirited originals.

A native of Los Angeles, Grammy-nominated drummer Sammy Miller has become known for his unique maturity and relentless focus on making music that feels good, above all else. Miller formed The Congregation upon completing his Master’s degree at The Juilliard School, combining virtuosity with a calling to bring people together through music and an embracing theatricality.

While independently The Congregation’s members have performed and recorded with notable artists including Wynton Marsalis, Lady Gaga and Queen Latifah at venues including the White House, Lincoln Center and the Hollywood Bowl, they have opted to stick together to spread joy throughout the world. As audiences can attest, they bring this vibrant, embracing spirit every time they take the stage, playing timeless classics by the likes of Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton and Scott Joplin along with their own spirited originals.


Personnel

Sammy Miller – drums Sam Crittenden – trombone Ben Flocks – tenor sax Alphonso Horne – trumpet David Linard – piano Corbin Jones – bass, tuba Molly Miller – guitar

Special Thanks

Photo by Brittany NO FOMO