Andrew Munsey, a drummer, composer, producer, takes the lead as High Tide’s bandleader. His previous works as a producer were described as “a magnetic sound experience” (All About Jazz), while his unconventional mixing style has been called “an ingenious and creative use of the medium” (New York Times). High Tide features Munsey’s compositions in a … Read more
Kim Myhr, a 28-year old guitarist and composer, is a Norwegian resident who studied at Berklee College of Music from 2003 to 2005. He has been performing new improvised and contemporary music all over the world, including in Canada, Australia, Japan and Japan. In 2008, he was awarded the JazZtipend, a cash prize worth approximately … Read more
A descendant of avant-garde musicians, who has produced, performed and released a large volume of progressive R&B/hip-hop. The music of Georgia Anne Muldrow is powerful and confident enough to support political protests but also has enough energy to play at double dutch competitions. Muldrow is part of a musical family. She made her recording debut … Read more
Takeru Muraoka was a saxophonist and played an active role in a group that represented the times: Hideo Shiraki Quint, Terumasa Hino Quartets, Count Buffaloes, Freedom Unity, and Terumasa Hino Quartet. While he was in the mainstream, he pursued cutting-edge music and led the Japanese jazz scene. He is a sideman and can do a … Read more
Kjetil Andremulelid is a creative artist who blends jazz, psalms and improvised music. He was born in Akershus, a small village, and began playing the classical piano when he was a child. He graduated from Jessheim’s high school in 2010. There he was influenced by some great piano teachers, including Morten Reppesgard, Ulrika Magdalena Lin … Read more
Mike Murley, a lyrical, engaging saxophonist is one of Canada’s best jazz talents. He is also one of the most versatile players in the world today. Murley is currently active as a leader of various formations, from duo to trio, and also keeps a busy schedule (University of Toronto) as a jazz educator and sideman. … Read more
Jim Mullen, a guitarist and long-time collaborator of Dick Morrissey was the leader of the British jazz-fusion movement in the 1970s. Mullen was born November 26, 1945 in Glasgow (Scotland). He acquired his first guitar when he was eight years old, shortly after a friend introduced him to jazz. He studied journalism but remained a … Read more
Matthew Tyler Murphy (December 29, 1929 to June 15, 2018, also known as Matt “Guitar”) was an American blues guitarist. He was a member of The Blues Brothers as well as Howlin’ Wolf. Murphy was born in Sunflower in Mississippi and was educated at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis. Murphy began playing guitar as a … Read more
Gerald Joseph “Gerry” Mulligan, born April 6, 1927 and died January 20, 1996 was an American jazz baritone saxophonist. He was also a composer and arranger. Mulligan began his musical journey on the piano, before learning clarinet and other saxophones. His first reputation was as an arranger. He began his career as an arranger in … Read more
One of the most well-known bands in the San Francisco Dixieland movement was Turk Murphy. Murphy gained notoriety for his performances with several big bands, including Mal Hallett or Will Osborne. He was also a member of the influential Yerba Buena Jazz Band (1940-1947), which Lu Watters founded. In 1947, Murphy formed his own band … Read more
