Bob Murphy (musician)
Bob Murphy (May 28, 1945 – October 22, 2015) was a Canadian jazz pianist, prominent on the Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario music scenes. A professional musician since age 14, Murphy has composed, arranged, and performed music for films, CBC Television shows, CTV shows, commercials, and CBC radio. In addition to regular live performances, Murphy instructs jazz piano, improvisation, and musician performance skills.
Murphy's musical influences include Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett, Miles Davis, Cannonball Adderley, Chick Corea and John Coltrane.
He died on October 22, 2015 in Vancouver.
Discography
- Come Rain Or Come Shine (Hammond B-3 Organ)
- B3 (Hammond B-3 Organ)
- I Have A Dream (piano)
- The Art Of The Jazz Ballad (piano)Joani Taylor (vocals)
- Mysteries And Tall Tales (piano)
- Wall Street Sessions (piano)Joani Taylor(vocals)
- Free On The Inside (piano)
- Downtown Eastside Picnic (jazz quartet)
See also
- Roadhouse Records, publisher of Murphy's recordings
- Artist Jazz Recordings ( Downtown Eastside Picnic)
- List of jazz pianists
- Music of Canada
"Something to Live By", pianist
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