Marcus Miller: ''Marcus''
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Out of 13 votes - Similar Artists: Victor Wooten, Stanley Clarke, Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder
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Out of 13 votes
- Location: New York City, New York, United States
- Genre: Jazz » Contemporary Jazz
Editor's review
A true master of the bass guitar is a thing apart from other virtuosos--he can sound like he's playing another instrument entirely. On his Concord debut, the longtime scene stalwart stakes a claim for Stanley Clarke territory, turning funk-jazz licks into something like singing.
Biography
Among the world's most gifted, forward-thinking and eclectic electric bassists, Marcus Miller is a two-time Grammy-winner and the composer / producer of eight critically acclaimed and genre-defying albums. Miller was the last primary collaborator of Miles Davis, the right-hand man of soul legend Luther Vandross and the guy who helped shape David Sanborn's pop sound in the '80s, writing "Maputo," one of the most enduring smooth jazz classics. 'Marcus' is his highly anticipated Concord Records debut and serves up 13 tracks of his signature funk-jazz style, and sees him cover some classics including Stevie Wonder's "Higher Ground", Miles Davis' "Jean Pierre" and Tower of Power's "What is Hip?".
