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Gerald Miller delivers a strong offering of warm vocals and jazzy guitar on his debut CD recording, Personal Passions. He is joined by soloists, Kevin Flournoy on keyboards and Rodney Taylor on saxophone.

There are eight songs with vocals and three fully instrumentals. The CD bespeaks of Gerald’s three decades as a singer, guitarist, composer and arranger. The music is contemporary jazz and r&b with vocals or “smooth jazz” as deejays would call it. There is a good range of themes to appreciate on the CD; some romantic, some inspirational and some funky stuff – all well-placed in an improvisational setting. There’s even a poly-rhythmic brazilian piece that whips in to a fast samba.

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1 Life, Love, Together Three things that give me a truly great feeling -- Good Life, sweet Love and being Together with the ones I love. I invite you to participate in an anthem of right living. Keeping this theme before me helps me cut through to what really matters. Download this MP3 using a high bandwidth (DSL, ISDN, T1) connenction. Download this MP3 using a low bandwidth (56k modem) connenction.
2 Will To Love Love is a power act and a wonderful expression. No matter what the temptation is to do otherwise, take a stand and demonstrate the WILL TO LOVE everyone. If we are filled with love, there’s not much room for anything else. Download this MP3 using a high bandwidth (DSL, ISDN, T1) connenction. Download this MP3 using a low bandwidth (56k modem) connenction.
3 Flow Brazil This “self-empowerment” theme is placed in the setting of poly-rhythmic funk and then to a fast samba. Let it flow – for all that we are and all that you want to be. Just let it flow! Download this MP3 using a high bandwidth (DSL, ISDN, T1) connenction. Download this MP3 using a low bandwidth (56k modem) connenction.
4 Personal Passions Obviously, the title song holds a very special meaning. It re-presents the things that we find are most worthy of our sweat, tears, dreams and tenacious efforts. For these passions, we work late, often well in to the morning till their completed. We sometimes lose track of time, from being entranced by the splendor of our work. What we value simply shows a picture of who we are and what we stand for. What’s your PERSONAL PASSION? Download this MP3 using a high bandwidth (DSL, ISDN, T1) connenction. Download this MP3 using a low bandwidth (56k modem) connenction.
5 My Woman, My Life This is a sensitive and moving ballad that takes you to the joy of having a true relationship with a fine woman. I praise their giving nature and tenderness. This is obviously a song for the ladies….and is sure to get an a rousing applause. Download this MP3 using a high bandwidth (DSL, ISDN, T1) connenction. Download this MP3 using a low bandwidth (56k modem) connenction.
6 Hold Me A warm, romantic offering with a plea for affection and embrace. I’m showing a sensitive side of me, with an appetite for cuddling and being up close. This is a one-on-one experience that brings you into a real mood for sweethearts and lovers.
7 Wonder Tomorrow A inspirational waltzing tempo and quasi-gospel vibe gives rise to reflections of how a relationship could have been save, if one were more careful with their words. The lyric starts with a “nothing can separate us” feeling, but then leads down a path with love going sour with put-downs and neglect. I wonder how things would be different now, had I been more caring and not taken you for granted. I reflect on grandma’s word of wisdom to bring me to my senses.
8 Backrub In The Hot Tub A simple, but sexy groove that sets you in a trance for what is implied. The straight kick drum beat thumps and thumps underneath the consistent chorus line making for an atmosphere of pleasure.
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Rise To The Highs

Cool and delicious is what best describes this composition. It just lays right there with an expressive melody and an incessant rhythm that takes you for a ride and just keeps on going. I especially like this one, cause it basically wrote itself and made a statement all its own.
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Something More

Sometimes winning the attention of that special lady or getting back in “right standing” means a full-scale address; which means demonstrating all the tools of romance, chivalry and then some. This ballad of smooth vocals sends out the call for unity and restoration. I can sweep you off your feet with this touching love appeal.
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Mainstreet Reunion

Making this powerful, rhythm driven composition was a real joy. It brings to mind, an awesome reunion of people that tells of a very strong alliance made in times past. The feeling is intense. This spirit is high. The moment is here!….down at the Mainstreet Reunion.
“Gerald has a refreshing style and Personal Passions has become a new favorite in my music library.”

- Rick Summer
San Diego

“Gerald plucks a truly great guitar over some excellent compositions. He’s a multi-talented musician that has used this CD as the perfect canvas for writing passionate stories of love, unity and positivity.”

- Gale Choi
Orlando, Florida

"I've been playing the Personal Passions CD over and over and I feel a bond with the music, especially Gerald's song, "Hold Me". It's a great blend of warm vocals and a personal lyric that speaks directly to me."

- Monique Simpson
Santa Barbara, CA

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