Miles Bonny

Miles Bonny is a multi-disciplinary artist whose career bridges the gap between the Kansas City jazz legacy and the underground hip-hop movement of the early 2000s. As the son of a professional trumpeter, Bonny was raised in a high-level musical environment, which informs the technical proficiency of his brass arrangements.

His move into hip-hop production with the group SoundsGood established his reputation for a 'Midwest Soul' sound - characterized by warm, lo-fi aesthetics and a focus on groove over artifice. Over two decades, he has evolved into a singular singer-songwriter and DJ, operating the InnateSounds label and collaborating with a wide array of underground luminaries. His work is critically respected for its 'progressive honesty,' merging the improvisational spirit of jazz with the rhythmic discipline of boom-bap. He occupies a niche space alongside artists like Slakah the Beatchild and Full Crate, where the boundaries between soul, jazz, and electronic music are intentionally blurred. His cultural position is that of a 'musician's musician,' valued for his versatility as a producer, vocalist, and instrumentalist.