In developing his timeless signature sound over the years, Markus drew his influences from a wide range of musical styles including J.S. Bach, Claude Debussy, Keith Jarrett, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, Pat Metheny, Lyle Mays, Elton John, Stevie Wonder and Sting.
He has released twelve albums, featuring his own compositions and arrangements, among them, his two most recent releases, "Quarta" with Jan von Klewitz (televised during a national holiday in Germany) and "NAJA" by the North Atlantic Jazz Alliance . His composition "Song for Sasha" won the 2nd price at the JPF Awards 2009 and made it to the ballots of the 2009 Grammys.

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Getting ready for a great tour to Europe with Sherry Williams and Jim Linahon.