Marcus G. Miller expresses his imagination in the languages of music and mathematics.
Often confused by name with the bassist Marcus Miller, Marcus G. Miller was born in South Orange, New Jersey, and began performing saxophone professionally in his mid teens. With a curiosity that extended beyond music, he graduated from Harvard University in 2008 with a degree in Mathematics. After delving into the world of finance at Bridgewater Associates, Marcus G. Miller found himself drawn back to his first love: music.
Upon moving to New York, Marcus immersed himself in the jazz scene. Playing at prestigious venues like the Obama White House, Madison Square Garden, The World Economic Forum at Davos, and Carnegie Hall, Marcus developed a reputation as a versatile and virtuosic musician. Most recently, he has joined Jon Batiste on Jon's nationwide Uneasy Tour, opening for the Rolling Stones and playing festivals such as Coachella, Bonnaroo and Montreux, captivating audiences far and wide. Yet, amidst his musical pursuits, Marcus's curiosity remained
insatiable. While playing, Marcus continued to explore the
intersection of math and music. This exploration led to a residency at the National Museum of Mathematics and appearances at TED, where he has showcased the creativity and possibility these two disciplines both share.
In 2022, Marcus was invited to become Music Director of the Grace Farms Foundation located in New Canaan, CT. As a curator, he has spearheaded programming such as "Voices of Culture," "Songs of the
Season," and his own Math and Music program, "Beauty & Logic." His overall curatorial thesis holds that sharing what is beautiful gives us insight into our common humanity. Through his programs, He has invited, performed with, and interviewed great musical artists who hold a mastery and knowledge of their traditions Artists such as Serene, a self taught concert pianist and tech entrepreneur; Bobby Sanabria, Grammy nominated musician with a 23-piece Afro-Latin Big Band, and Rishab Sharma, Ravi Shankar's last disciple, among other noted luminaries in their traditions. This fall, he collaborated with Suzie Collier on the Grace Farms Stage.
Through his many intellectual and musical pursuits, Marcus G. Miller continues to re-imagine the sound of the saxophone, as well as the meaning music, science and culture have as they relate to humanity.
Marcus Endorses Theo Wanne Mouthpieces and Silverstein Ligatures and performs on a JLWoodwinds Artist Edition Alto Sax and Sakkusu Bass Sax.
Photographs featuring Leo Sorel and Walter Wlodarczyk
“May not music be described as the mathematics of the sense, mathematics as music of the reason?”