Markus Rutz is known for his blues-inflected, soulful trumpet voice and warm, gorgeous tone, earning favorable accolades and radio attention both nationally and internationally. His music is performed with a clear sense of fun and playfulness, balancing emotional depth with an inviting spirit.

As a composer, Rutz brings a broad range of writing experience and a diverse palette of sounds to his recordings. Original compositions remain central to Rutz’s work, with titles and themes paying homage to people, places, and the idea of unity.

His most recent recording, Many Moons, marks the ninth album from the well-regarded trumpeter and composer, following Storybook (2023) and Penumbra (2024).

The performances at Andy’s Jazz Club will feature selections from some of the recent recordings, known standards and new works from an upcoming, early 2027 release.

Featured on each of these records is long time musical partner Adrian Ruiz who along with Markus makes the core of the group Third Coast Sounds.

Markus Rutz performs, composes, and teaches from his home base in Chicago, Illinois.

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