Marcus Miller  | jazzopen

Marcus Miller


On Thursday, July 3, Marcus Miller an old jazzopen acquaintance, will follow. This time, the bassist will be joined by African kora musician Chérif Soumano, among others, to play his famous piece Gorée.

Marcus Miller | jazzopen 2025

Artist infos

Biography


Marcus Miller
Marcus Miller is a highly influential musician with over 30 years in the industry. A two-time Grammy winner, he is known for his work as a bassist, composer, and producer across jazz, R&B, and soul. Miller has collaborated with artists like Bill Withers, Luther Vandross, Chaka Khan, and Miles Davis. His production of Davis’ album "Tutu" is considered a key moment in jazz. Miller has also composed scores for numerous films and TV shows, including "Boomerang" and "House Party." He hosts two weekly radio shows and performs worldwide, with over a dozen solo albums to his name. His recent works, including "Afrodeezia" and "Laid Black," continue to blend various musical genres.

Fusion ALP Trio
The Fusion ALP Trio is a jazz combo formed in 2023, known for its groove-oriented and versatile original compositions. Anton Kleespies (keys), Len Zelnitschek (bass), and Paul Suttner (drums) won the main concert prize at the 2024 national "Jugend jazzt" competition. They are members of the Bavarian State Youth Jazz Orchestra and are enrolled in pre-college and degree programs at the University of Music and Performing Arts.

Concert venue

The Renaissance arcade courtyard of the Old Castle provides a unique atmosphere for unforgettable concert experiences. The Old Castle in Stuttgart will be the main stage for the first 5 days of the jazzopen from 2nd to 6th July 2024. High-quality greats of jazz, blues and soul music will be presented here and there will also be room for adjacent genres, true to the motto: be jazz, be open.

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