Accolades
"A superb Jazz Pianist, Brian Murphy
is equally proficient in all styles of music."
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-Carolyn Hughes Davenport (published composer, adjudicator
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-of numerous music competitions and board member of the
Murray Dranoff International Two-Piano Competition)
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Brian Murphy and I have been musical colleagues for over 5 years and I think it would be fair to say that I have a very informed opinion of Brian's musical ability. In short, he is one of the finest musicians I have ever had the pleasure and honor of playing with.
Supremely talented (among his abilities are perfect pitch and a prodigious musical memory), he is a keyboard master.
His sense of rhythm is incredibly acute.
And, he seems to have most, if not all, musical styles right at his fingertips.
Brian is self-taught, and has not spent time in academia. Yet, his theoretical knowledge, reading ability, and arranging skills do not at all compare unfavorably with his musical colleagues who have spent their lives teaching in universities. On the contrary, he would have a lot to offer at that level.
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-Randall Dollahon (Associate Professor,
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-Frost School of Music, University of Miami)
http://www.music.miami.edu/faculty/msj/dollahon/
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" The real interest in the concert was in the rhythm section, specifically the pianist Brian Murphy. He has such an open concept of the keyboard and matched up a sequence of apparently impulsive ideas into fascinating improvisations. The comfort he obviously feels at the instrument made his playing totally reassuring in the face of all the chances he was taking. So add Murphy's name to the short list of Toronto's demon pianists; in a week when no less than Tommy Flanagan and Joanne Brackeen are holding down piano benches around town his performance was the perfect kickoff."
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-Mark Miller (Toronto Globe and Mail)
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“Many thanks for your friendship and all the great notes and chords we’ve shared. I’ve enjoyed every gig and you are an inspiring player.
Much Success Always!”
- Ira Sullivan
http://www.youngmusicianscamp.com/facu_jazz.html
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"Performing with Brian has had a profound effect on all
participants. Because of Brian’s exceptional skill and professionalism,
he has been invited to collaborate with many of our finest musical
performers.
Whether reading a piano score or improvising in any style or genre of
music, his commitment, expertise and passion for music is evident in
all of his performances."
- Joe Donato http://www.joedonatomusic.com
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I have had the joy of performing on several occasions over the past six years with my friend and colleague,
pianist and composer Brian Murphy.
In my opinion, Mr. Murphy is an extraordinary and consummate musician, with complete mastery of his instrument.
He is a wonderful collaborator, very sensitive to his fellow musicians on stage, and extremely knowledgeable on all subjects musical and philosophical.
I hope I will have more opportunities to work with him in the future, since it has always proven to be
a wonderful experience performing with him!
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-Glenn Basham (Associate Professor of Violin,
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-Frost School of Music University of Miami) http://glennbasham.com
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" Your commitment through concern, vision and action is duly noted as instrumental in shaping the vitality of the cultural arts environment and supporting the betterment of society."
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-Certificate of Appreciation from the Dade Cultural Alliance.
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-(Miami, FL) http://dadeculturalalliance.org/
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"He is extraordinarily talented. He takes his craft seriously and is considered one of the most proficient Jazz musicians of our times."
- Dana Paul (Award Winning Vocalist) http://www.danapaul.com
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"To my dear friend, You're quite a gentleman and a great musician."
Its an honor to know and perform with you.
- Jesse Jones Jr. http://www.jessejonesjr.com/profile.html
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"Brian Murphy is that rarity here, a complete musician, a man who can sight read, play by ear, improvise, compose, arrange, orchestrate, conduct and teach. He could be a center around which the considerable local talent might organize itself, to everyone's benefit."
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-Harry Schroeder (Solares Hill - Key West)
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"The Brian Murphy Trio, a must see for Jazz fans."
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-Kathryn Mills (Canadian Musician Magazine)
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"Murphy proffers a wonderfully bluesy and lyrical touch."
- Bob Weinberg (City Link - Hollywood, Fl.)
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"Brian Murphy, multi talented player, arranger and composer who has definitely made his mark in the years he has been heard here in Florida and I'm proud to say that he is a regular member of my "Inter/Outer Continental Quintet".
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-Ira Sullivan
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"He brings an astonishing talent and open mind to the keyboard."
- Wally Doone (Island News - Key West)
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"Murphy rocked along with success, rich textures and big bass from the Hammond B3."
- Geoff Chapman (Toronto Star)
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"Murphy played with the time, phrasing counter rhythms across the beat, inventing elegant new melodies each time around the track."
- Stephen Pederson (Halifax Chronicle Herald)
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"Brian is an excellent pianist and musical arranger.
He is very focused, spirtually, and no doubt will be successful in any of his endeavors."
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-Othello Molineaux (Internationally acclaimed Steel Pan virtuoso)
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"I was checking out Sonny meets Hawk (Sonny Rollins & Coleman Hawkins) the other day, and the inspired Bley performance
made me think of you."
- Phil Dwyer http://phildwyer.com/
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"In a word, Brian plays beyond stratospheric!"
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-Johnny Cole (Pianist at the Fisher Island Club - Miami
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-for the last 12 years)
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-http://www.fisherislandclub.com/club/scripts/section/section.asp?GRP=6151&NS=PC
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"Brian Murphy's piano solo, the Happy Huntsman,
was performed with great verve and precision."
- Kiwanis Music Festival (11 years old)
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