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 Tchic
“Over the years, Markus Burger and Bösendorfer have enjoyed a longstanding artistic collaboration and close friendship. In the course of his musical career, influenced by his classical European roots and devotion to jazz, Markus has developed and evolved his unique brand of sound that is very forward-thinking in style. His music strikes the perfect balance between harmony and melodic essence with unique and contemplative improvisational lines that never fail to hold the listener captive. Markus Burger is a
(Ferdinand Bräu, Senior Product Designer & Artist Relations Manager, Bösendorfer.)