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Allison Miller

Boundary-Breaking Drummer

NYC-based drummer/composer blending jazz with tap dance, multimedia art, and environmental activism.

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About

Allison Miller is a New York City-based drummer, composer, and teacher who has mastered diverse musical settings from late-night TV to avant-garde jazz. She leads the acclaimed band Boom Tic Boom and is a member of the Blue Note supergroup Artemis. Her work spans collaborations with Ani DiFranco, Brandi Carlile, and Dr. Lonnie Smith, while her multimedia projects explore themes of environmental conservation and social justice.

Music Style

Miller engages deep roots in improvisation to explore all music, bringing fresh rhythmic approaches and compositional sophistication. Her sound defies genre boundaries, blending jazz with contemporary music, tap dance, and multimedia elements.

Background

Hometown
Washington, D.C.
Education
West Virginia University
Instruments
drums
Active
1990s-present

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Notable Collaborations

Ani DiFrancoBrandi CarlileNatalie MerchantDr. Lonnie SmithMyra MelfordJenny ScheinmanTodd SickafooseMarty EhrlichToshi ReagonErin McKeownSara BareillesPatricia BarberBen AllisonArtemis (supergroup)Boom Tic Boom (band leader)
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