“[Misnomer’s] music is as exciting as it is uncategorizable. The horn-centric outfit blends jazz fusion, deep funk, instrumental hip hop, and modern classical to create an intoxicating sound that’s unlike anything else in town.”
— Flagpole Magazine
MEMBERS
Michael Meo trumpet
Michael Meo is an active teacher and performer in the Atlanta area. In addition to Misnomer, Michael performs with Georgia Brass Band, Bumpin' the Mango, All the Locals, Tray Dahl and the Jugtime Rag Band, Emerald Empire Band, Fly Fidelity, Atlanta Wedding Band, Orquestra MaCuba, and various small brass ensembles. Other artists he has performed with include Futurebirds, Band of Horses, Ruby Velle, BJ Wilbanks, Augusta Symphony Orchestra, and Walden to name a few. Michael graduated from the University of Georgia in 2017 with degrees in music and business management. He has played lead/principal on tours across 4 different countries and won multiple contests, including the Puje Grand Prix for the horn pictured here. He also loves prosciutto and mozzarella. Very Italian of him.
Chandler Greer tenor sax
Chandler Greer studied philosophy and jazz at the University or Georgia before moving to Atlanta to pursue work as a freelance musician. Chandler's love for music began at age 11, when he attended his first jazz concert. Ever since then, Chandler has made it his mission* to spend his life performing, teaching, and writing music. Chandler currently works as Assistant Director and Head of Woodwind Education at Southern Art Music Initiative Inc. Chandler's musical influences include Dexter Gordon, Mario Castro, Donnie Hathaway, Shaun Martin, Earth, Wind, and Fire, Bill Laurance, J Cole, Outkast, Lauryn Hill, and Stevie Wonder. *Chandler's middle name is Mission.
José Moran alto sax
José Moran is a graduate of the University of Georgia, where he pursued a biochemistry and molecular biology major with a jazz minor. Currently, José is pursuing his PhD at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Encouraged by his mother to play a musical instrument, he began playing saxophone in 6th grade. José's music influences include Robert Glasper, John Coltrane, Miguel Zenon, Moonchild, Stefano di Battista, Bill Evans, Cal Tjader, Jaco Pastorius, Eddie Palmieri, and Mario Bauza. When José fuses with Chandler, they become SaxCollab™️
Miller May synth, bari, alto
Miller May is an alumnus of the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in music composition. Originally from Columbus, GA, Miller moved to Athens to study saxophone under Dr. Connie Frigo, and composition under Dr. Adam Roberts, Dr. Adrian Childs, and Dr. Peter Lane. He is deeply involved with the Athens jazz community and is an active member in other groups including the Athens based jazz sextet Play On Six and Canary Affair. Miller continues to perform, compose, and teach within the Athens and Atlanta area as a freelance musician, equally active in both classical and jazz settings. He is the beer monger.
