Justine Miller is a versatile and dynamic entertainer with more than 20 years of experience as a musician, vocalist, and award winning songwriter. Her powerful vocals and magnetic presence have contributed to high-energy performances worldwide, incorporating a variety of musical styles. She is currently lead trumpet for the D.C. area Afro-funk big band – Chopteeth! Justine is a recurring veteran of the Rehoboth Jazz Festival and frequently fronts the Bay Jazz Project on vocals and brass. Justine has captivated audiences in Japan, Europe and all over the U.S. Local venues and events have included the Black Cat, ArtScape, Strathmore Hall and Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center. No matter the style, Justine has brought scores of people to their feet – always leaving them wanting more.
Music Styles:
Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Latin, Rock, Funk, Ska/Reggae, Big Band, Classical
Experience:
Jacksonville Jazz Fest, Florida
The O’Jays – horn section
Rehoboth Jazz Festival
Inaugural Ball for President Bill Clinton, Washington, DC
Liberty Festival – featuring Liza Minneli, Shirley MacLaine, and Melissa Manchester, NY
Mistsui Greenland Entertainment Park, Japan
Strathmore Music Center, Washington Area Music Awards Show Winner
Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center, Washington DC
True Blue Jazz Festival
Awards:
Songwriter’s Association of Washington (SAW), 11th Annual Mid-Atlantic Song Contest
University of Nevada – Presser Award for Scholastic and Musical Excellence
Education:
University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Bachelor of Arts – Music
Peabody Institute, Baltimore, Maryland; Masters Program – Music
My brother is an accomplished trumpet player too! Check out his site- www.trpt.com
My Gear:
Trumpet- Yamaha Xeno
Piccolo Trumpet-
Flugelhorn-
Trombone-
Mouthpieces-
Download my Resume on PDF
Link to my old website
