Marcus Miller

USA

Regarded for his “virtuosic brilliance” (The Standard), multi-GRAMMY Award-winning bassist, composer, and producer Marcus Miller kicks off this year’s Wellington Jazz Festival.

Miller stands as one of the most recorded artists in modern music, with his iconic bass lines featured on countless hits, including Bill Withers’ "Just The Two Of Us", Luther Vandross’ "Never Too Much" and songs by Chaka Khan, Herbie Hancock, Eric Clapton, and Elton John.

“His influence on the music world is profound, spanning over three decades of innovation and excellence” (JazzTimes), with a distinctive style earning him a Lifetime Achievement Award and a place amongst Bass Player Magazine’s top ten most influential jazz players of this generation.

Experience Miller’s cosmic fusion of jazz, funk, groove, soul, and technical genius, performing tracks from his critically acclaimed, genre-bending album Laid Black, and selections from his latest funk/R&B album Basement Party.

A sure-fire festival highlight, secure your spot and prepare to be captivated by the legendary Marcus Miller and his phenomenal band.

He kaiwaiata, he kaiwhakatangi panguru, he kaiwhakahī, ā, inā ngā tohu nunui kua riro i a ia mō āna mahi nei, ko āna mahi whakatangi panguru kei ngā waiata o ētehi o ngā tāngata rongonui rawa atu o te ao puoro. Koia tēnei ko Marcus Miller, kia kakama te tāpui, kei mahue tēnei wheako whakahirahira rawa atu.