Byron Miller

Soul, jazz, and funk bassist who started playing with Roy Ayers. Friend of Leon Ndugu Chancler, who introduced him to Carlos Santana, so he played on "Amigos". Chancler next introduced him to George Duke, and the three of them formed the George Duke Band. He has appeared on 14 of Duke's albums over the past 20 years. Has recorded and toured with the [a=Crusaders], Herbie Hancock, Chaka Khan, Marvin Gaye ("Final Tour") and Whitney Houston. He subsequently joined Luther Vandross' band and was a mainstay of his touring unit for 15 years.