Milton was a saxophonist and musical director for The Emotions singing group 1977 - 1980. In 1978 he received the silver award for directing a 60 piece orchestra at the Tokyo Music Festival. Other artists on the program were: Diana Ross, Debbie Boon and Al Green.

After ending his touring 1979 to go the college to study music, earning and B.A. Chicago State University 1981 and a M.A. Northeastern Illinois University: 1983. 

 Milton played alto and tenor sax with the Morris Ellis Orchestra (local popular big band) We worked many artists including: Natalie Cole, Lou Rawls, Otis’s Clay, Tyrone Davis, Bobby Rush, 

Milton was a founding member of The South Side Movement: the 70s soul funk blues band that had several records that did well. The biggest selling record 1973, I’ve Been Watching You; sold over 800,000 units. The South Side Movement is one of the most sampled groups of the 80s and 90s.

Milton AKA: Milt360 is currently resident artist at the Polo Inn in the Bridgeport community on the south side of Chicago, IL. He is featured bi-weekly at the high end restaurant. He features guest artist at each set. The program was an instant success. Milt360 and his band: Project 360 have been playing to a full house from the beginning.