Markus Burger

German Jazz Pianist and Composer

In developing his signature sound over the years, Markus Burger drew his influences from a wide range of musical styles including J.S. Bach, Claude Debussy, Keith Jarrett, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Pat Metheny, Elton John, Stevie Wonder and Sting. He is a proud member of the Boesendorfer family of extraordinary pianists. Markus has played and worked with: Joe La Barbera, Peter Erskine, Bob Magnusson, Kenny Wheeler, Norma Winstone, Marshall Hawkins, James Linahon, Paul Kreibich, Cecil Payne, John Tchicai, Almer Imamovic, Jan von Klewitz, Joe Jewell and Mitch Holder to name a few! He has released 20 albums as a leader and toured most major Festivals in Europe and Russia. His musical programs are often presented by the German Diplomatic mission and he has been invited to play concerts at German Embassies all over the world. His albums reached Top 20 status in his native Germany and were on the Grammy Ballot. Markus is a Professor at renowned Fullerton College as well as San Diego State University.His compositions are featured in documentaries and he wrote the opening songs for Gottschalk Live and Hirschhausen’s Talk show for German Public Television.