Miles Damaso is a percussionist, music educator, composer, and arranger based out of Nashville, Tennessee. His versatility as a musician allows him to play in a large variety of settings as a drum set player, jazz vibraphonist, classical percussionist, and marching percussionist.

In addition to leading his own group, Miles has most recently been the drummer for the Hickey-Shanafelt 9ollective and The J.C. Clements Band. He also plays with various musicians throughout the south and midwest. He's had the chance to perform at world renowned venues, such as the Grand Ole Opry and the Lincoln Center, and alongside great musicians including Clayton Anderson, Joel Frahm, Emmet Cohen, Yasushi Nakamura, Heather French Henry (Miss America 2000), Pat Coil, Charlie Ballantine, John Raymond, Greg Ward, Frank Glover, Mark Buselli, and Kevin Burt

Miles’ teachers have included Steve Houghton, Sean Dobbins, Jordan Perlson, Dr. Brian Mueller, Cody Collings, and Joe Perea.

Miles is privileged to have had won numerous awards, including the NYJE Composition Contest, which aims to promoting the creation of new, fun, and educational jazz big band music. Miles has also been given the Austin B. Caswell Award, given annually to the best undergraduate music history project at Indiana University, as well as the Outstanding Instrumentalist Award at Kirkwood Community College.

Having completed his undergrad at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, Miles is currently pursuing a master’s degree as an associate instructor at Middle Tennessee State University.

When Miles is not playing music he enjoys cooking, watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, and spending time with his wife, Haley. Connect with him on Instagram and YouTube @milesdamaso or on Facebook!