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Markus Rutz

Born: June 2

Markus Rutz plays trumpet with bluesy, soulful style and a tone that has been called gorgeous. He composes music from his home base in Chicago, Illinois where he also performs modern jazz.

For over three decades, the musical discoveries continue for Chicago-born jazz composer and trumpeter, Markus Rutz.

As described by Downbeat’s J.D. Considine, with his “big, dark tone and a fluid ease to his phrasing,” trumpet player, composer and bandleader, Markus regularly delights audiences in venues throughout his hometown and across the United States.

Capturing the same spirit as his dynamic live performances, 2019 marked the release of his third album, Blueprints – Figure One: Frameworks

The Rose Rhapsody: A New Podcast From The Rose Theatre Co. and Rutz Music Works

June 8, 2021

Chicago-based trumpeter Markus Rutz was recently commissioned by The Rose Theatre, Co. to arrange and orchestrate “Rhapsody in Blue," by the great American Songbook composer, George Gershwin. His arrangement of the iconic melody will become the musical thread through The Rose's ‘21-’22 Season and the signature music for The Rose Rhapsody Podcast set to debut June ...

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June 7, 2021

Album: Blueprints Figure Two: New Designs
By Markus Rutz
Label: OA2 Records
Released: 2020
Duration: 6:16

Blueprints Figure Two: New Designs

By Markus Rutz

Label: OA2 Records
Released: 2020
Track listing: Passion Dance East to West Shipmates A Cidade do Vento Looking Out Windows Simone The Musicianer Beatrice Keppard’s Kerchief (Live)

New Release By Markus Rutz - Blueprints Figure Two: New Designs

September 14, 2020

Markus Rutz Music (MRM) and OA2 Records announce the second volume of Blueprints – Figure Two: New Designs, the latest jazz expression from the jny: Chicago trumpeter/composer. An album of passion, balladry, moods and foot tapping groove, Blueprints Figure Two: New Designs is the second volume of new music. Figure Two picks up at present in ...

The Compass: Live at Pianoforte

Featuring the music of Markus Rutz
Duration: 10:00
September 10, 2020

Take Five with Markus Rutz

by Markus Rutz
May 18, 2020

Meet Markus Rutz Markus Rutz plays trumpet with bluesy, soulful style and a tone that has been called gorgeous. He composes music from his home base in jny: Chicago, Illinois where he also performs modern jazz. As described by Downbeat's J.D. Considine, with his “big, dark tone and a fluid ease to his phrasing," trumpet player, ...

BLUEPRINTS Figure One: FRAMEWORKS

By Markus Rutz

Label: OA2 Records
Released: 2019
Track listing: 1 The Compass 7:43 2 The Musicianer 6:37 3 Gusto, as in Mucho 5:12 4 Very Marie 7:14 5 Limbo 6:38 6 September in the Rain 5:14 7 Syndrome 8:01 8 Shipmates 4:57 9 Segment 6:01

Trumpeter Markus Rutz Album Release Concert at PianoForte Studios in Chicago set for October 11th

October 8, 2019

Blueprints – Figure One: Frameworks reveals the heart of an artist and his appreciation for the influences that surround him. Tickets for this exclusive 7:30pm event are available now and directly from Pianoforte Studios. Pianoforte Studios 1335 S. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60605 ph. (312) 291-0000 Brice Winston is featured ...

Chicago-Based Trumpeter Markus Rutz releases Blueprints – Figure One: Frameworks on OA2 Records

September 19, 2019

MRM & OA2 Records Announce the Launch of Blueprints – Figure One: Frameworks. Markus Rutz Music (MRM) and OA2 Records are excited to announce the launch of Blueprints – Figure One: Frameworks, the latest jazz expression from Chicago trumpeter/composer, Markus Rutz. With compositions inspired by his mentors in life and music, Rutz has created a two-volume ...