MARKUS BURGER

Post-Fusion Contemporary / Third Stream / Post Bop • Germany
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German pianist born in 1966 in Wittlich

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German-born jazz pianist, composer, former label executive, music educator and consultant. His music has been performed in Europe, the former Soviet Union, Africa, and most recently in the United States. He began studying piano at age six and later earned his Masters in Performing Arts from the Essen Folkwang School in Germany, a B.A. in Piano and Composition from the University of Maastricht in the Netherlands and a Certification in Popular Music from the University of Hamburg, Germany. He studied with Peter Schmalfuss, Georg Ruby, Simon Nabatov, Peter Walter,John Taylor, Kenny Wheeler and Kenny Werner.

In developing his signature sound over the years, Markus drew his influences from a wide range of musical styles including J.S. Bach, Claude Debussy, Keith Jarrett, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, Pat Metheny, Lyle Mays, Elton John, Stevie Wonder and Sting. Markus Burger

His solo project, Ultreya, features his own piano compositions and
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MARKUS BURGER Spiritual Standards One (with Jan von Klewitz) album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
Spiritual Standards One (with Jan von Klewitz)
Post-Fusion Contemporary 1998
MARKUS BURGER Ultreya album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
Ultreya
Post-Fusion Contemporary 2003
MARKUS BURGER Markus Burger & Jan von Klewitz : Spiritual Standards  Tertia - Inside.Outside album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
Markus Burger & Jan von Klewitz : Spiritual Standards Tertia - Inside.Outside
Post-Fusion Contemporary 2004
MARKUS BURGER Markus Burger & Dragen Drenski : Classical Standards album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
Markus Burger & Dragen Drenski : Classical Standards
Third Stream 2005
MARKUS BURGER Spiritual Standards (Secunda) album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
Spiritual Standards (Secunda)
Post-Fusion Contemporary 2007
MARKUS BURGER Markus Burger & Jan von Klewitz : Quarta - Spiritual Standards From The New World album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
Markus Burger & Jan von Klewitz : Quarta - Spiritual Standards From The New World
Post-Fusion Contemporary 2008
MARKUS BURGER Accidental Tourists : The L.A. Sessions album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
Accidental Tourists : The L.A. Sessions
Post-Fusion Contemporary 2012
MARKUS BURGER The Banff Sessions - A Tribute to Kenny Wheeler album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
The Banff Sessions - A Tribute to Kenny Wheeler
Post-Fusion Contemporary 2015
MARKUS BURGER Markus Burger / Jan von Klewitz : Spiritual Standards Quinta - Songs Inspired By Martin Luther album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
Markus Burger / Jan von Klewitz : Spiritual Standards Quinta - Songs Inspired By Martin Luther
Post-Fusion Contemporary 2017
MARKUS BURGER Markus Burger, Peter Erskine & Bob Magnusson : Accidental Tourists -  The Alaska Sessions album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
Markus Burger, Peter Erskine & Bob Magnusson : Accidental Tourists - The Alaska Sessions
Post Bop 2019
MARKUS BURGER The Vienna Sessions album cover 4.00 | 1 ratings
The Vienna Sessions
Post-Fusion Contemporary 2022

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MARKUS BURGER The Vienna Sessions

Album · 2022 · Post-Fusion Contemporary
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Markus Burger's latest album, "The Vienna Sessions," finds Burger diving deep into the world of post-fusion contemporary and ECM-style solo piano. Packing sixteen original tracks performed by the man himself, this album is a joyous ride through melodic sophistication, harmonic exploration, and heart-stirring emotions. Recorded in the iconic Bösendorfer piano showroom in Vienna, Burger found his inspiration in the city's diverse musical history and the unmatched sound of the legendary Bösendorfer piano. His connection to Vienna is evident, and his love for the instrument shines through the album as he effortlessly blends subtlety, rhythmic freedom, and his powerful performance with silence. The result is a collection of fascinating and reflective pieces that invite the listener to join Burger on his musical stroll through the streets of Vienna, guided by the very essence of the piano itself.

In Burger's composition "Daybreak," the distinctive qualities of post-fusion contemporary and ECM-style solo piano shine through. Embracing melodic sophistication and harmonic exploration. The opening expansive arpeggio figures and complex layering showcase Burger's skillful touch on the piano. The relaxing soft B section, enhanced by added string sounds, illustrates the subtlety and nuance that define his playing, as well as the textural variety inherent in this style of music. With a lyrical and assured touch, Burger expertly weaves together rhythmic precision and emotional depth, creating a captivating listening experience that mirrors the introspective and deeply spiritual nature of his time spent recording in Vienna.

"An Afternoon in Vienna," another standout track from Burger's mesmerizing "The Vienna Sessions," seamlessly blends a beautiful melody that is developed through a theme and variation approach, highlighting Burger's harmonic exploration and melodic sophistication. His improvisations, deeply rooted in theme development, strike a perfect balance between activity and space, demonstrating his command of melodic structures and his thoughtful interaction with silence.

Markus Burger's “The Vienna Sessions” is a captivating showcase of his emotional depth, exceptional playing abilities, and engaging use of space that reels listeners in. Masterfully navigating the iconic Bösendorfer piano's delicate nuances, Burger crafts an introspective and spiritually resonant experience with his compositions and improvisations. This album highlights Burger's deep connection to Vienna, drawing inspiration from the city's rich musical heritage and seamlessly integrating the unique qualities that make his solo piano style so alluring.

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