Byron Miller Turns Up the Heat with Sultry Jazz-Funk Take on “Any Time Any Place”

When jazz-funk powerhouse Byron Miller first saw Janet Jackson perform her steamy hit “Any Time Any Place,” one unforgettable moment lit a spark. As Jackson sang, she invited a bold fan onto the stage, sat on his lap, and turned the concert into an intimate, iconic performance. That memory stuck with Miller — and decades later, he’s channeling that same energy into his own soulful interpretation of the track.

Produced by two-time GRAMMY® nominee Chris “Big Dog” Davis, the new single infuses Jackson’s sensual classic with a jazz-funk pulse that’s both romantic and electrifying. Davis handled most of the instrumentation, with Miller delivering his signature, lyrical bass lines — rich, expressive, and dripping with emotion.

Adding to the allure, Billboard chart-topping flutist Ragan Whiteside joins the mix, her performance weaving a smooth, feminine touch through the groove. “Chris decided we needed a woman’s touch,” Miller says. “When I heard Ragan play, I loved what she brought — that missing female energy.” Vocalist Devin Tiana adds another layer of seduction, echoing the song’s title with silky restraint.

“Any Time Any Place” teases what’s to come on Miller’s forthcoming fifth album, due in April. Beyond his own project, he’s also working with Davis on a George Duke tribute album and consulting on a television venture.

Known to fans as PsychoBass, Miller’s solo journey began in 2015 with his debut of the same name — a series that has continued through 2022’s PsychoBass 3: Real Love and this year’s PsychoBass 4: Motor City Love. The Detroit native’s groove legacy includes collaborations with icons like Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston, Santana, Herbie Hancock, Marvin Gaye, and Roy Ayers, solidifying his reputation as one of the genre’s most expressive bass voices.

Now based in Los Angeles, Miller even has two signature basses handcrafted by Michael Tobias Design, in his trademark green and orange. With “Any Time Any Place,” he proves that sensuality, groove, and musicianship can coexist — anytime, anyplace.