Marshall Jefferson
American Chicago house producer whose 1986 Trax single Move Your Body was the first house record to use piano.
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Marshall Jefferson: quick facts
Sourced, updated Oct 2026- Real name
- Marshall Julius Jefferson
- Born
- September 19, 1959 (age 67)
- Zodiac sign
- Virgo
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, US
- Nationality
- American
- Genres
- Chicago house, Deep house, House
- Labels
- Trax Records
Essential tracks
- Move Your Body1986
- FWD2022
- Sweet Harmony2025
- Take It2026
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Marshall Jefferson
Where is Marshall Jefferson from?
Marshall Jefferson is from Chicago, Illinois, US. Nationality: American.
How old is Marshall Jefferson?
Marshall Jefferson is 67 years old, born on September 19, 1959.
What is Marshall Jefferson's real name?
Marshall Jefferson's real name is Marshall Julius Jefferson.
What kind of music does Marshall Jefferson play?
Marshall Jefferson plays chicago house, deep house and house.
What are Marshall Jefferson's best known tracks?
Signature tracks include "Move Your Body" (1986), "FWD" (2022) and "Sweet Harmony" (2025).
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