“one of the cornerstones of modern electric bass” – Premier Guitar
Get ready for an unforgettable evening with Grammy-winning bass virtuoso, Marcus Miller! Celebrating over forty-three years of musical excellence, Marcus will be performing selections from his extensive catalog. Here, he features beloved hits that have graced the careers of Miles Davis, David Sanborn, Roberta Flack, and Luther Vandross. Moreover, prepare to be captivated as Marcus infuses each piece of music with his unparalleled arranging skills. He delivers fresh and exciting interpretations of his music that keep audiences on their toes.
Marcus’ resume speaks for itself. There, he has dozens of movie scores and over 500 recording credits to his name across jazz, R&B, and opera. Also, as a UNESCO Artist for Peace and changemaker, his work on social justice projects continues to be inspiring. In 2020, Marcus created, musically produced, and posted the “Lift Every Voice” get out the vote event. There, he brought together political leaders and musical legends to encourage political participation. Additionally, he contributed to UNESCO’s United Against Racism video alongside countless industry legends. Then, Prince Albert of Monaco commissioned him to create the orchestral arrangement for in Donny Hathaway’s “Someday We’ll All Be Free” video, which he also appeared in.
The year ahead continues to look just as busy for Marcus. Further, he is a member of the Board of Directors for the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz. Also, he joined Herbie for a virtual celebration of International Jazz Day on April 30th. In 2022, Marcus composed the score for the documentary film SIDNEY for Apple TV+. There, the film told the story of legendary actor, filmmaker and iconic civil rights activist, Sidney Poitier.
Recommended for fans of Miles Davis, Victor Wooten, Stanley Clarke and Jaco Pastorius.
