Marcus Miller

Biography

William Henry Marcus Miller Jr., more commonly known as Marcus Miller, is a multi-instrumentalist, producer and composer, but is best known for playing the bass guitar. Born June 14, 1959, in Brooklyn, New York, he grew up in a family of musicians, specifically his father William Miller, a church organist, and his cousin, jazz pianist Wynton Kelly. Miller plays guitar, saxophone, bass, keyboards, clarinet, and the recorder. Starting in 1975, he performed as a session musician for 15 years, eventually playing the bass on over 500 recordings. He also currently records and tours as a bandleader.

Known For

6.1

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

TV Series2015

7.1

Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool

Movie2019

6.1

We Want the Funk!

Movie2025

Marcus Miller @ TSF Jazz Chantilly Festival 2025

Movie2025

6.9

Legends – Live At Montreux

Movie1997

8.7

Quincy Jones: A Musical Celebration in Paris

Movie2019

David Sanborn & Friends - The Super Session II

Movie1999

5.8

Marcus Miller - Tutu Revisited

Movie2010

Filmography