Atonal-Bebop Spazz-Jazz Marching-Band Dada-Rock
[2023-up to the here & now]
Influences: Eric Dolphy, Don Van Vliet, Charles Ives, Ornette Coleman, Henry Cow, Albert Ayler, Zappa, Marsh Crabbitts
TINN PARROW and his CLAPFOLD PLATUNE
LAURENCE MILLER {a.k.a. Tinn Parrow}
Vocals, Bb Clarinet, Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Composer
TIM HOLMES
F-Mezzo Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone
JOHNNY EVANS
Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone
ERIC BERNREUTER
Trombone
JOHN WOODFORD
Euphonium
ANDREW CONLIN
Drums
THE FOURTH WORLD QUARTET released two 'collections' on Cuneiform Records, both recorded in 1975. The 1st
was released in 2021 and the second in 2022 meeting rave reviews. Laurence and twin brother Ben were so
inspired by this that they then practiced and recorded 30 other compositions of theirs from those daze,
along with a few other musicians contributing tracks as well. To everyone's joyful astonishment,
Cuneiform Records went ahead and released this mammoth batch in July 2023,
under the name MILLER TWINS Early Compositions (1973-76).
Laurence then formed TINN PARROW and his CLAPFOLD PLATUNE to push the vision further.
This small 'big band' ensemble began rehearsing in March 2023, learning many of those
same compositions plus other reimagined pieces and brand new material as well.
All that said, a new mammoth home recording project began in November 2023. Members of The Platune
and other fabulous musicians from the Detroit Metro area have contributed their talents. Two CD's are
in final production stage; 'The Making of Bella Rae' and 'The Threshold Effect'. Reinvented
compositions from decades past and several brand new compositions as well. Stay Tuned!
Wednesday March 6th 7:30pm
{opening for The Eleventh Hour}
$10.00
206 W Michigan Ave Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Solo Bb Clarinet w/soundtracks
{and other performing acts}
'Weird Wednesdaze'
* Tip Jar *
1920 Packard St Ann Arbor MI 48104
{and other performing acts}
OZ's MUSIC
'Weird Wednesdaze'
* Tip Jar *
1920 Packard St Ann Arbor MI 48104
Friday June 28th 7:00pm
$10.00
25908 Six Mile. Redford, MI, 48240
ZIGGY'S
$10.00
206 W Michigan Ave Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Tinn Parrow and his Clapfold Platune
Doors Open @ 7:00pm
ZAL GAZ GROTTO CLUB
$10.00
2070 W Stadium Blvd Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Friday September 27th THE FOURTH WORLD QUARTET 7:00pm
THE FOURTH WORLD QUARTET
Ann Arbor Reunion Concert #1
ZAL GAZ GROTTO CLUB
$10.00
2070 W Stadium Blvd Ann Arbor, MI 48103
THE FOURTH WORLD QUARTET
Detroit Reunion Concert #2
TRINOSOPHES
Detroit, MI
Solo Bolo Bb opening for D-Gen
Tinn Parrow and his Clapfold Platune
Doors Open @ 7:00pm
ZAL GAZ GROTTO CLUB
$10.00
2070 W Stadium Blvd Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Plans are to record at Big Sky Recording to then finish 'overdubs' at Midvale Musique.
A fundraiser will then be conducted to finance an 8-Song 10" EP Release on colored vinyl.
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Below are fun homemade music videos which Miller produced, many using YouTube footage
synced up to shorter versions of the recordings released on Cuneiform Records in 2022
Where it all began!
Ann Arbor's First OZONE PARADE "director's cut"
Ann Arbor Public Library Edit Version
Laurence is also engaged with his Alto Clarinet in
THE DETOIT PARTY MARCHING BAND
An ever-evolving collective of 20+ Detroit area musicians devoted to frenetic
revelry, driving jams, and the power of the un-amplified horn blast.