Welcome Brian Miller for the return of the Music Series!
Free Concert at Emerge Gallery & Art Center
Friday, September 11, 2026 at 7:00pm

Brian Miller is a native of Kinston, NC and is a graduate of North Carolina Central University. Brian was first exposed to music at his church and developed a strong passion for music at an early age. By the time he graduated from high school, he played saxophone, tuba, trumpet, snare drum, bass clarinet and valve trombone.

As a professional, Brian has performed with vocalists Eve Cornelious, Kim Burrell, Nnenna Freelon, Phil Perry and most recently Dee Dee Bridgewater. He has also shared the stage with the likes of Terrence Blanchard, John Faddis, Branford Marsalis, T.S. Monk Jr., Tim Warfield, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Vincent Gardner and saxophonist Frank Foster. He has also performed at Blues Alley with the likes of trumpeters Tom Browne and Al Strong and vocalist Yolanda Rabun. Brian is an original member of the John Brown Quintet and both the John Brown Big Band and Little Big Band.