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The Bass That Built Classics | Marcus Miller on Spike Lee, Miles Davis & Luther Vandross
Marcus Miller has helped craft some of the most iconic sounds in modern music. From building the Never Too Much bassline with Luther Vandross, to writing the dance anthem “Da Butt” for Spike Lee’s School Daze, to transforming jazz alongside Miles Davis — his fingerprints are everywhere.
In this episode of On That Note, Marcus takes Shawn Stockman on a masterclass in music history:
Growing up in Queens, discovering his voice through funk and jazz
Landing onstage with luminaries like Quincy Jones and Miles Davis
Shaping Luther’s soul hits and redefining bass in the ’80s and ’90s
Scoring Spike Lee’s School Daze and Boomerang with groove-forward sensibility
Balancing funk and jazz with the intellect of a true innovator
This isn’t just a look at his credits — it’s a story about how one man’s ear and conviction helped change music, pop culture, and the way we listen.
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By Shawn Stockman
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Marcus Miller has helped craft some of the most iconic sounds in modern music. From building the Never Too Much bassline with Luther Vandross, to writing the dance anthem “Da Butt” for Spike Lee’s School Daze, to transforming jazz alongside Miles Davis — his fingerprints are everywhere.
In this episode of On That Note, Marcus takes Shawn Stockman on a masterclass in music history:
Growing up in Queens, discovering his voice through funk and jazz
Landing onstage with luminaries like Quincy Jones and Miles Davis
Shaping Luther’s soul hits and redefining bass in the ’80s and ’90s
Scoring Spike Lee’s School Daze and Boomerang with groove-forward sensibility
Balancing funk and jazz with the intellect of a true innovator
This isn’t just a look at his credits — it’s a story about how one man’s ear and conviction helped change music, pop culture, and the way we listen.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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