Soul:
The Soul EP is from the "Arrival Featuring Russ Miller project: Soul, Mind and Body". This 5-song EP includes the trio of multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Kirk Covington (Joe Zawinul, Tribal Tech) on B3 organ and vocals, legendary soul and R&B bassist Robert "Pee Wee" Hill (Rufus, Jimmy Smith) and leader, multi-platinum recording artist Russ Miller on drums. The “Soul” EP comprises a series of songs that were influential to the musician’s development. Using the skills and approaches gathered from performing these pieces over the years, the trio re-imagines them with their current capabilities. “We revisit those great songs that showed us the path…and ask, what would we play for them now, using their gained influences?” adds Russ. From B3 Organ trio arrangements of Tower of Power tunes, to classic Jimmy Smith and Bill Withers penned pieces, the trio forms a new voice and approach to these classic musical moments. With special guest R&B luminary, Ellis Hall (Tower of Power, Kenny G) on Vocals and Keys, this 5-song section of the 4-Disc Soul Mind and Body project is fun, funky and full of incredible musical moments.

Mind:
The Mind EP is from the "Arrival Featuring Russ Miller project: Soul, Mind and Body". This 6-song EP includes the trio of legendary saxophonist Ernie Watts (Rolling Stones, Charlie Haden, Frank Zappa), B3 organ luminary and solo artist Tony Monaco (Joey Defrancesco, Pat Martino) with leader, multi-platinum recording artist Russ Miller on drums. The “Mind” EP comprises a series of songs that were influential to the musician’s development. Using the skills and approaches gathered from performing these pieces over the years, the trio re-imagines them with their current capabilities. “We revisit those great songs that showed us the path…and ask, what would we play for them now, using their gained influences?” adds Russ. From B3 Organ trio arrangements of classic Jazz standards to instrumental R&B classics, the trio forms a new voice and approach to these special musical moments. With guest superstar vocalist Stephanie Spurill (The Jacksons, Gino Vannelli, Elton John), this 6-song section of the 4-Disc Soul Mind and Body project is packed with classic musical moments, from blistering brushwork to swinging B3 and joy-filled Jazz vocals.

Body:
The Body EP is from the "Arrival Featuring Russ Miller project: Soul, Mind and Body". This 7-song EP includes the original touring “Arrival” trio of pianist and vocalist Rick Krive (Gloria Estefan, Tom Jones, Lulu), Bassist Jerry Watts Jr. (Dori Caymmi, Andy Summers, John Daversa) with leader, multi-platinum recording artist Russ Miller on drums and programming. The “Body” EP comprises a series of songs that were influential to the musician’s development. Using the skills and approaches gathered from performing these pieces over the years, the trio re-imagines them with their current capabilities. “We revisit those great songs that showed us the path…and ask, what would we play for them now, using their gained influences?” adds Russ. The Arrival trio powers through incredible arrangements of everything from James Taylor and Sting to Radiohead and Chick Corea classics. The trio forms a new voice and approach to these special musical pieces. With a very special arrangement of “Colder Weather”, the Zac-Brown penned piece featuring Christine Miller and Casey May, this 7-track section of the 4-Disc Soul Mind and Body project, is packed with powerful musical moments and awesome vocal performances.

The legendary percussionist Giovanni Hidalgo produces his first offering from RMI Records. We’ve launched an incredible collaboration between Giovanni and Russ Miller entitled, “Two Become One”. Gio’s career started at the age of 12 and quickly accelerated to the top of his field, by the age of 19 playing with Eddie Palmieri. After that, nothing short of a historical career has ensued. Hundreds of albums, tours and movies with everyone from Dizzy Gillespie to Gloria Estefan and even residing as a member of Mick Hart’s “Planet Drum”. This has led Gio to being revered as one of the leading “Congueros” in history. This is Gio’s 6th solo album and his first since 1999 and a series of serious health issues that almost sidelined his playing career. Russ Miller has been one of the most internationally recognizable names in drumming and music, for the past two decades.  As a recording artist, he has played on over five-hundred albums, selling more than 30 million copies.  Russ’ movie credits number over 150+ and have earned more than a Two Billion dollars at the box office. This is Russ’ 7th release on R.M.I. Records and his first with Giovanni as a collaboration. This collaboration between these two incredible artists contains 12 original compositions and two, newly arranged Pop vocal standards. This includes the single release of an amazing Brazilian arrangement of the Beatles classic, “Things We Said Today”, which pocketed to #39 on TOP40 Radio. Recorded in the Legendary Studio A at Criteria Recording in Miami and engineered by world class tracking and mix engineer Brad Haehnel, this entire project was captured in HD 32/96khz and mixed in 5.1 DTS digital surround.

"Chegada3" is the band's third album. Russ explains the title, "Chegada is "Arrival" in Portuguese, this band has a heavy Brazilian influence to it. The "3" is for the Trio and the Trio's 3rd project together. Also, it is the 3rd complete solo album that I have done. So, Chegada to the third power (3), made sense!" The original members of the "Arrival" touring trio, Rick Krive and Jerry Watts have returned, to solidify this contemporary ensemble. Russ adds, "Rick, Jerry and I are all of the same accord musically and personally. It is one of the easiest situations I have ever worked in. Everybody is great, the crew is great and the whole thing just flows and makes it a great show and a positive work environment." The Trio's "Chegada3" album is a mature collection of Brazilian influenced, Jazz and Pop vocal pieces. The undertone of world rhythms and their colors, run throughout the almost 50 minute, song set. Unique arrangements of the Beatles "Fool On The Hill", James Taylor's "Only A Dream In Rio" and Sting's "Field's of Gold", are sprinkled around displays of the ensembles virtuosic musical abilities. Guests on this album include, Eric Marienthal, George Shelby, John Daversa and percussion great, Luis Conte.

Superstar drummer/percussionists Russ Miller and Pete Lockett, team up for a unique collaborative effort in “Rhythm-Sphere”.  Pete is one the world’s most prolific multi-percussionists and specializes in instruments and rhythms derivative of India.  Russ is one of the top session drummers in the world.  He has a passion for “stretching out” and has been involved with playing Indian music with top Indian musicians, like Dr. L. Subramaniam and Kavita Kurishnamuphy for several years.  The duo teams up for their first effort “Rhythm-Sphere”, on R.M.I. Records.  This distinctive musical journey, weaves the Carnatic traditions, with modern western grooves and sounds. The album features Rajhesh Vaidhya, an incredible Veena player, originally from Tamil Nadu, India.  Rhythm-Sphere is an amazing opportunity to hear these talented artists in a freedom of expression.

This 75-minute full length concert program features material from Russ Miller’s monumental solo project “Arrival”, captured for the first time in stunning “Hi-Definition” with 5.1 Dolby Digital surround. Russ’ second solo album “Arrival” was a massive undertaking, with over 30 international music stars on the production. One of the biggest challenges facing Russ and the band, was how to execute the huge production pieces on the "Arrival" record, live on stage. For this new trio format, one of the “Arrival” rhythm sections, Rick Krive and Jerry Watts were chosen. Russ details this, "Jerry and I work together quite a bit and I have known Rick for twenty years! Also, Rick brings a very strong vocal element to the show”. The trio went to RMI studios and literally played through every piece in Russ' catalog over a few days. They decided which pieces could even work in a trio format, then they went to the Yamaha Artist facility in North Hollywood. Arrangements, some preproduction staging, lighting and video were rehearsed. Russ ads, "We came up with a solid direction and set list for the show." As a bonus, Russ and the band has agreed to release some of the rehearsal audio and even video clips of these closed rehearsals exclusively to RussMiller.com! The band went back and rehearsed the show at RMI. After those rehearsals, the full tour production rig was set-up on a soundstage in North Hollywood, CA. To an ecstatic audience, the trio played the full 75-minute headlining show, while filming in Full 1080 Hi-Definition video! Russ continues, "We came up with an extremely cool show concept, of syncing original session footage of guest artists to us live on stage. So, the choir in Rhythm World, Steve Gadd, George Shelby, and even Steve Smith and Pete Lockett's incredible performances are all a part of the show via HD video on an 84" Hi-Definition screen!" The very special night is now released as a double disc DVD and live CD.

International drum star Russ Miller's solo album, “Arrival” was released on R.M.I. Records to rave reviews from press and fans alike. “This record is a huge project. I have worked on the concept and material for three years. I wanted to do an exploration of rhythmic vocabulary. My own, and other great drummers and percussionists as well. We put a new band together and along with some guest artists, recorded ten compositions for the ensemble.” The line-up of musicians features: Meredith Brooks , David Garfield, John Pena, Neil Stubenhaus, Frank Gambale, Ross Bolton, Jerry Watts, Rick Krive, Eric Marienthal, Jon Papenbrook, George Shelby, Rique Pantoja, Nick Lane, Pete Lockett, Luis Conte and Richie Garcia. There are a few special guest vocalists as well. Nelly Furtado, Mabvuto Carpenter, Jarvis Church and R&B Star Lina, have lent their talents to the project. Russ elaborates, “The Rhythmic Conversation idea came to me about a year before we started the project. I wanted to explore different feels and genres of rhythmic pulse with more than my limited viewpoint. We wrote nine compositions based upon different styles and approaches, tailored to the specific artists that I was doing the duet or trios with.” Each “Rhythmic Conversation” features the “Superstars” of the drum and percussion world: Steve Smith, Rick Marotta, Steve Gadd, Jeff Hamilton, Johnny Rabb, Zoro, Akira Jimbo, Pete Lockett, Luis Conte, Richie Garcia and JR Robinson. “We wrote these nine, roughly 3-minute compositions, with myself and one to three of the other artists. It’s been one of the biggest challenges of my career to try and hang with these guys! It’s very humbling, exciting and an incredible learning experience for me.” “Arrival” features ten new compositions and nine “Rhythmic Conversations” featuring the aforementioned artists. Heard as a single track, the percussion pieces transition in and out of each ensemble composition. It makes for an exploration of rhythm for over 78 minutes. A sonic journey through rhythm, musical camaraderie and masterful performance, “Arrival” is a staple of the new lineage of contemporary jazz.

"Cymbalism" is Russ' first full solo album. Originally released in 2005, the Cymbalism record was a byproduct of the award winning Drum Set Crash Course DVD from Warner Brothers. Russ Says, "I always liked the compositions on Cymbalism, I never thought the record had a fair shot! It was done literally in one take surrounding the Crash Course DVD shoot. I wanted to re-visit the material as a organized record. I wanted to spend the time with it, make it sound like an album. We re-tracked all of the drums, some bass and guitar as well. Brad Haehnel remixed and we re-mastered it. Now, it sounds like an album! Also, it was a lot of fun to re-track drums after playing those songs live for 5 years with the band! Usually, I recording a song the first day I hear it, this was very refreshing. I'm proud of this record". The maturity gained in this time is very evident on this recording. A traditional "Blue Note" instrumentation (Sax/Trumpet up front) with a powerful funk/R&B rhythm section approach, lends for a very listenable and unique record. Along with Rique Pantoja (Steps Ahead, Brazilian Recording Star), Russ has penned very unique and mature compositions. This recording also is the first time that Russ has used the same ensemble for the entire album. This led to a very tight sounding unit that grew together through the process of these sessions. This 'all-star' band consists of Russ on Drums Rique Pantoja (Steps Ahead. Milton Naciomento) - Keyboards Jerry Watts (Mylene Farmer, Wishful Thinking, Tommy Walker) - Bass Richie 'Gajate' Garcia (Phil Collins, Diana Ross) - Percussion Joe Diblasi (Pink Floyd,Session Great) - Guitar Tommy V (Bobby Caldwell, Powernut) - Guitar Guillermo Guzman (Milton Naciomento) - Bass George Shelby (Barry Manilow, Bobby Caldwell)- Saxes Lee Thornburg (Tower Of Power, Tonight Show Band)- Trumpet

Russ Miller has been one of the most internationally recognizable names in drumming, for the past three decades. As a recording artist, he has played on over five-hundred albums, selling more than 32 million copies. Russ’ movie credits number over 150 and have earned more than a Billion dollars at the box office. Along with his many sideman recording and touring credits, he has been a staple on T.V. “house bands” such as “American Idol”. Leading his own band touring globally he has 6 solo albums, with a collective 23 weeks in the HOT100 . Russ’ single with Giovanni Hidalgo, “Things We Said Today” peaked at #32 on the TOP40 Radio Charts and the hit “Rhythm World” for “Arrival”, climbed to the TOP40 as well. Vail Johnson is a talent unbounded by musical genres; an artist who succeeded as a top LA Studio Musician, Internationally Acclaimed Bass Player, Jazz Musician, Band Leader and Solo Performer. Vail’s music appears in film, TV, on radio and in 6 solo albums that exhibit the depth of his experience. Vail has electrified audiences with virtuosity, passion and humor for over 40 Years Around the World, as continuously evolving producer of musical moments from world-wide performances and captures in recording studios. Tommy V is a Chicago born Rock guitar player who was thrown into the Los Angeles R&B touring and recording scene in full force at the age of 21. He performed on the Quincy Jones produced Keith Washington "Make Time For Love" album and earned his first Gold record. Numerous T.V., film and albums credits followed, including Miki Howard's "Three Wishes" album that was nominated for a Grammy. Tommy met drumming sensation Russ Miller when touring together with R&B legend Bobby Caldwell's band. It was soon after, they had a brainstorm of a modern Funk/R&B/Power trio. With the addition of Rock/Funk bass master Vail Johnson, Powernut was born! No perservatives, additives, overdubs or substituions, just old school Funk, dipped in Heavy Metal. Like it, love it or leave it.....The Nut Lives!!!