Bio
Marcus Miller has built himself a reputation as one of the finest jazz / r&b bass players in the business.
He was initially discovered in the mid-70\'s by Lonnie Liston Smith, who employed him at various gigs.
In 1978 Lonnie recorded a Marcus Miller composition \'Space Princess\', a UK jazz funk anthem.
In 1979 Marcus wrote \'Love When I\'m In Your Arms\' for Bobbi Humphrey before teaming up with Dave Grusin as bass player on his 1980 album \'Mountain Dance\'.
From here Marcus embarked on a string of session work with artists including Bernard Wright, Tom Browne (\'Funkin\' For Jamaica\'), The Brecker Brothers. Bob James (for whom he has also written), Charles Earland and eventually Luther Vandross.
With Luther, Marcus developed a songwriting / production partnership which remains to this day.
Songs they have co-written to date include \'You\'re The Sweetest One\', \'I Wanted Your Love\', \'Busy Body\',\'The Night I Fell In Love\' and \'See Me\' for Luther\'s own albums.
They have also written, produced and recorded for Aretha Franklin (\'Jump To It\' and \'It\'s Just Your Love\'), Dionne Warwick (\'Got A Date\') and The Temptations (\'Do You Really Love Your Baby\').
In 1983 Marcus recorded the first of two solo albums for Warner Brothers, \'Suddenly\' (including \'Much Too Much\'). His second album \'Marcus Miller\' was released in 1984.
In 1988 he produced / co-wrote \'Da Butt\', a go-go anthem for E.U. taken from the movie soundtrack \'School Daze\'.
He has also written and / or produced for David Sanborn, Bernard Wright, Steven Dante, Roberta Flack, the late Grover Washington Jr..\'Summer Nights\') and Joe Sample (\'Strike Two\').
His bass sessions include recordings with Marc Sadane, Peggi Blu, Miles Davis and Roberta Flack among many others.
After Miles Davis\'s death, Marcus Miller put together his own group which performs many songs in the style of Davis\' later band; they have recorded for the PRA label.
Marcus Miller is an American bassist, composer, and producer known for his influential work in jazz, funk, and R&B. He was born on June 14, 1959, in Brooklyn, New York, and began playing music at a young age, studying clarinet, piano, and bass guitar.
In the late 1970s, Miller began working as a session musician, playing bass on a number of hit records, including "I Shot the Sheriff" by Eric Clapton and "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" by Roy Ayers. He also played with jazz greats such as Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, and Wayne Shorter.
In 1981, Miller released his debut album, "Suddenly," which featured his signature style of funk-infused jazz. He went on to release a string of successful albums throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including "The Sun Don't Lie," "Tales," and "M²." These albums showcased his skills as a bassist, composer, and arranger, and helped to establish him as one of the most innovative and respected musicians in the jazz world.
Miller has also worked as a producer, working on albums for artists such as Luther Vandross, David Sanborn, and Chaka Khan. He produced Vandross's hit album "Power of Love," which earned him a Grammy Award for Producer of the Year in 1991.
In addition to his work in music, Miller has also been an advocate for music education. He has worked with organizations such as the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz and the Jazz Foundation of America to provide opportunities for young musicians and to support jazz education programs in schools.
Throughout his career, Miller has received numerous awards and accolades, including two Grammy Awards for his albums "M²" and "Thunder." He continues to perform and record music, and his innovative approach to jazz and funk has influenced generations of musicians.
Appearances
The Jamaica Boys - J Boys (1990)
(Bass/ Keyboards/ Vocals lenny White /Drums//Percussion And Dinky Bingham/lead/Vocals//Keyboards .)
Najee - Just An Illusion (1992)
(Drum/Programming/vocals/background/producer/engineer/keyboards/guitar/bass)
David Sanborn - Voyeur (1981)
(Bass drumsguitarmoog/Bass/pianosynthesizer/prophet Synthesizermoog/Synthesizer/guitar electric/fender Rhodesbells)
David Sanborn - Backstreet (1983)
(Bass Guitar Bass Keyboards Moog Synthesizer/Piano Vocals/background/Vocals/Synthesizer/Producer/Percussion Moog Bass Guitar electric Guitar/acoustic/fender Rhodes/Guitar Fretless/Bass)
David Sanborn - A Change Of Heart (1987)
(Bass/Guitar Guitar Electric/Guitar Rhythm/Producer/Keyboards)
Luther Vandross - Forever, For Always, For Love (1982)
(Arranger/Bass Rhythm Arrangements/Vocals/background)
Luther Vandross - The Night I Fell In Love (1985)
(Bass/Vocals Synthesizer Arrangements/Producer Rhythm Arrangements/Synthesizer)
Luther Vandross - Give Me The Reason (1986)
(Bass Rhythm Arrangements/Vocals Synthesizer Arrangements/Synthesizer/Producer)
Luther Vandross - Power Of Love (1991)
(Guitar/Bass/Vocals/Background Synthesizer Programming/Producer/Programming/Synthesizer Rhythm Arrangements/Keyboards)
Luther Vandross - Never Let Me Go (1993)
(Arranger Keyboards/Producer/Keyboard Programming/Bass/Drum/Programming)
Luther Vandross - Your Secret Love (1996)
(Arranger/Producer/Vocals/Background/Programming/Multi Instruments/Bass/Guitar/Keyboards)
Luther Vandross - Dance With My Father (2003)
(Arranger/Drum Programming/Engineer/Producer/Vocals/Background/Keyboard/Programming)
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