Emilio D. Miler: A Creative Partner
Every composer who records regularly depends on collaborators who help bring the music fully to life in the studio. For me, that collaborator has been Emilio D. Miler.
Emilio is a multi Grammy–winning producer whose musical instincts and organizational skill have shaped many of my recordings since 2019. Our work together spans several albums and singles, recorded both in studios and remotely, and always built around the same goal: capturing performances that feel natural, expressive, and alive.
Sorte! (2019)
Our first major collaboration was Sorte!, recorded with singer and lyricist Thalma de Freitas and an extraordinary group of musicians including Airto Moreira, John Patitucci, Chico Pinheiro, Vitor Gonçalves, Duduka de Fonseca, and Rogério Boccato.
Emilio assembled the musicians and guided the sessions at Power Station at Berklee NYC, helping shape the overall sound of the album while preserving the spontaneity of the performances.
The album received a Grammy nomination for Best Latin Jazz Album; an auspicious beginning to our partnership.
Quatro (2020)
We collaborated again on Quatro, a cross-cultural project featuring Magos Herrera, Chano Domínguez, John Patitucci, and Antonio Sánchez.
Recorded across multiple locations, the album blends Spanish, Latin American, and jazz influences. Emilio’s role was central in shaping the performances and bringing the various recording sessions together into a coherent whole.
Remote Collaborations
When the pandemic interrupted traditional studio recording, Emilio helped adapt the process to remote collaboration.
Together we produced singles including “Ring the Bells” with Thalma de Freitas, “Look at What a Mess You Made of Me,” and “Boulevard,” featuring Camille Bertault and Christian McBride, Larry Gouldings and Billy Martin.
Tracks recorded in different studios, cities and countries were shaped into performances that still feel cohesive and immediate.
Vã Revelação (2024)
Our most recent album together is Vã Revelação, featuring Brazilian vocalist Bruna Black.
Recorded at Power Station at Berklee NYC, the sessions brought together musicians including Chico Pinheiro, Duduka de Fonseca, Vitor Gonçalves, Rogério Boccato, and John Patitucci.
Emilio’s production approach balances traditional Brazilian musical language with a contemporary recording aesthetic—spacious, melodic, and open to improvisation.
Collaboration
My music depends on collaboration, and Emilio has played a central role in making many of these musical partnerships possible. He introduced my music to several of the artists who have become key collaborators, including Thalma de Freitas, Magos Herrera, and Bruna Black, and helped assemble the remarkable musicians who appear on these recordings.
Throughout the process, Emilio has also been an invaluable sounding board for my compositions. Over time, our professional relationship has grown into a genuine creative partnership and friendship.
Listen
You can hear Emilio D. Miler’s work on the albums Sorte!, Quatro, and Vã Revelação, and on singles including “That Was Then,” “Ring the Bells,” “Boulevard,” and “Look at What a Mess You Made of Me.”
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