EFG London Jazz Festival and The Cookers

Born in Brooklyn, Marcus Miller is a renowned bassist known for his funky, contemporary jazz and improvisational skills. He gained fame with Miles Davis, collaborated with icons like Grover Washington Jr. and Bob James, and had hits like "M²," winning a Grammy. His albums, including "Renaissance" and "Afrodeezia," topped jazz charts. Also a film composer, Miller scored movies like "Marshall" and is a UNESCO Artist for Peace.

The Cookers, an all-star jazz septet, evoke a mid-'60s spirit with their post-bop originals. Known for albums like "Time and Time Again," iTunes Jazz CD of 2014, they deliver a potent, fiery style on tracks like "Warriors" and "Believe."