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Marcus Miller is an American jazz musician, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, renowned globally as a virtuoso bass guitarist and a key figure in modern jazz, funk, and fusion.Born in Brooklyn, New York, Miller began playing multiple instruments as a child but found his voice on the bass. He rose to prominence in the late 1970s and 1980s as a prolific session musician and composer, notably working extensively with Miles Davis (co-writing and producing the landmark 'Tutu' album). His solo career, launched in the early 1980s, showcases his mastery of the bass guitar (often fretless), his unique slap technique, and his blend of jazz, funk, R&B, and soul. A multiple Grammy winner, he leads his own bands and remains a highly influential figure.

• Miller played on over 500 recordings before the age of 35, working with icons like Aretha Franklin, Luther Vandross, David Sanborn, and Herbie Hancock.
• His collaboration with Miles Davis on 'Tutu' (1986) was revolutionary, heavily utilizing synthesizers and Miller's bass grooves, marking a distinct shift in Davis's sound and attracting both acclaim and controversy.
• Beyond bass, Miller is a highly skilled clarinetist and saxophonist, often incorporating these instruments into his compositions and live performances.
• He composed the iconic bassline for Chaka Khan's hit 'What Cha' Gonna Do for Me' and co-wrote Luther Vandross's smash 'Till My Baby Comes Home'.
• Miller has composed numerous scores for films, including 'Boomerang', 'House Party', 'Above the Rim', and 'Siesta'.