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In Loving Memory of Ron Miles

Ron Miles standing before colorful lights

In March of 2022, the Music Department lost our dear colleague Ron Miles. In his more than 30 years of teaching at MSU Denver, Ron impacted countless lives and inspired so many students to believe in themselves and to enjoy the process of learning and developing as artists and scholars.

Ron Miles was a legendary jazz performer and recording artist. He developed the Jazz and American Improvised Music Performance program and was a beloved pedagogue who dedicated his career to developing and supporting students.

Born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1963, Miles moved to Denver with his family in 1974, the year he started playing music at age 11. He attended Denver East High School and released his debut album “Distance for Safety” in 1987. Miles went on to record 11 more albums (view Ron’s discography), including the critically acclaimed “I Am a Man” in 2017 and “Rainbow Sign,” his 2020 debut on the iconic Blue Note record label.

Colleague Shane Endsley Discusses the Ron Miles Scholarship

As featured on 9NEWS, Prof. Shane Endsley discusses the Rainbow Sign concert, the Ron Miles scholarship, and Ron’s lasting impact.

Remembering Ron

MSU Denver Alumni share reflections on their time spent with Ron and his lasting impact.

Alumni Reflections