Markus Burger

Markus Burger (born September 30, 1966) is a German pianist, composer and music educator.

Markus Burger
Born (1966-09-30) September 30, 1966
Wittlich, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
OriginCologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
GenresJazz, new-age, chamber
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, music educator, record producer
InstrumentsPiano
Years active1980–present
LabelsChallenge, Jazzline, Cadence Jazz, Edition Hänssler
Associated actsJoe LaBarbera, Bob Magnusson, Jan von Klewitz, Septer Bourbon, Ensemble Katharsis, North Atlantic Jazz Alliance
Websitemarkusburger.com

During 1999–2002 he had lymphoma and recorded solo piano pieces for the album Ultreya.[1] He is part of the trio Accidental Tourists, which has recorded for Challenge Records.[2]

Discography
  • 1996 Fishing for Compliments Septer Bourbon
  • 1999 Spiritual Standards with Jan von Klewitz
  • 2000 Spiritual Standards [Secunda] with Jan von Klewitz
  • 2001 The Smile of the Honeycakehorse Septer Bourbon
  • 2002 Ultreya
  • 2004 Markus Burger, John Tchicai & Matt Marucci- Genesis (Cadence Jazz Records)
  • 2005 Inside.Outside with Jan von Klewitz
  • 2006 NAJA North Atlantic Jazz Alliance
  • 2007 Tertia with Jan von Klewitz
  • 2007 Vesprae Ensemble Katharsis
  • 2008 Quarta - Spiritual Standards from the New World with Jan von Klewitz
  • 2012 Accidental Tourists: The L.A. Sessions – Markus Burger (piano), Joe LaBarbera (drums), Bob Magnusson (bass) – Challenge Records
  • 2016 Accidental Tourists: The Banff Sessions - Markus Burger (piano), Kenny Wheeler (trumpet), Jan von Klewitz (saxophonist), Norma Winstone (vocals) – Challenge
  • 2018 Spiritual Standards Quinta, Songs inspired by Martin Luther (Challenge Records)
  • 2019 Accidental Tourists: The Alaska Sessions- Markus Burger (piano), Bob Magnusson (bass), Peter Erskine (drums) (Challenge Records)
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References
  1. Yanow, Scott. "Markus Burger: Ultreya". AllMusic. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  2. Silsbee, Kirk (March 2013). "Accidental Tourists: The L.A. Sessions". Down Beat. Vol. 80 no. 3. p. 66.
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