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For nearly three decades, bass guitarist Marcus Miller has collaborated with some of the giants of pop and jazz. As a teenager, he made a name for himself as a young bass player in New York City, performing in jazz clubs and commercials and on Saturday Night Live. At 21, he was summoned to join the band of legendary jazz trumpeter Miles Davis, and Miller later wrote and produced three of Davis' albums.
Miller is perhaps best known for his work as bassist, co-writer, and producer for R&B great Luther Vandross. Their decades-long collaboration led to multiple hits and won Miller his first Grammy for R&B Song of the Year. In 2001, Miller won his second Grammy: Best Contemporary Jazz Album for M2.
Miller is currently on tour promoting his ninth album, Marcus. He stops by NPR's studios for a live show with Patches Stewart on trumpet, Keith Anderson on sax, Poogie Bell on drums, Gregoire Maret on harmonica, Bobby Sparks on keys, and Jean Baylor on vocals.
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