Marcus Miller's M2 Wins Grammy For Best Contemporary Jazz Album

February 28, 2002, Cleveland, OH - Marcus Miller's M2, a new recording from Cleveland-based Telarc International, has won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album. Telarc, in its twenty-fifth year as one of the world's most distinguished independent recording companies, was nominated for three Grammys by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. The 44th Annual Grammy Awards Ceremony was held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 27, 2002.

One of the most critically acclaimed albums released in 2001, M2 was produced by Miller and featured performances by a roster of luminaries that included Herbie Hancock, Branford Marsalis, Hiram Bullock, James Carter, Vinnie Colaiuta, Kenny Garrett, Paul Jackson Jr., Chaka Khan, Hubert Laws, Maceo Parker, Wayne Shorter, Patches Stewart, Fred Wesley, and Lenny White.

“You just don't get anymore professional than Marcus Miller ? add that ingredient to the man's amazing music and it's no wonder he nails a Grammy," says Bob Woods, Telarc's President. “Marcus is no stranger to success, but I know he sincerely appreciates this award and the recognition from his colleagues in the music industry."

Since 1980, Telarc has been honored with thirty-six Grammy Awards for performance, production, and engineering. Other important awards have included the French Grand Prix du Disque and Diapason d'Or; Japan's Record of the Year; and Germany's Audiophile CD of the Year. Although it began as a classical-only recording company, it now boasts a catalog of over 600 recordings, ranging from classical and classical-crossover to jazz, contemporary jazz, and blues. Telarc releases approximately fifty-five recordings each year, working with a notable roster of artists.

Marcus Miller's M2 (CD-83534) was released on May 22, 2001.