Bob Murphy (musician)

Bob Murphy (May 28, 1945 – October 22, 2015) was a Canadian jazz pianist and music educator, prominent on the Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario music scenes. A professional musician since age 14, Murphy composed, arranged, and performed music for films, CBC Television shows, CTV shows, commercials, and CBC radio. In addition to regular live performances, Murphy was an esteemed music instructor specializing in jazz piano, improvisation, and musician performance skills.

For other people named Robert Murphy, see Robert Murphy (disambiguation).
Bob Murphy
Born(1945-05-28)May 28, 1945
DiedOctober 22, 2015(2015-10-22) (aged 70)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Pianist, music educator
InstrumentsPiano

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)
  • In My Own Voice ( piano) Joani Taylor (vocals )

See also
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