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
Klaus Mueller is a jazz pianist with many influences. He was born in Germany, but was raised in Japan and Chile. At six years old, he began piano lessons in Japan. He graduated from Stuttgart University of Music and Performing Arts, 1998. A scholarship was awarded by the German Academic Exchange Service for his continued … Read more
Tobin Mueller is a playwright, composer and interpretive pianist who lives in Connecticut. His musical compositions include post-bop Impressionist Jazz, Progressive Rock, Neo-classical and Broadway musicals. He has also recorded solo piano albums, sessions with jazz ensembles, and collaborations from musicians all over the globe. He effortlessly moves between genres, drawing on many influences and … Read more
The Muffins were almost entirely instrumental. Their music was a unique mix of Canterbury progressive, jazz, fusion, and improvisation. The Muffins were formed in Washington, DC in the early 1970s by Dave Newhouse (keyboards), Billy Swan, Tom Scott (vocals, guitar, and bass), Michael Zentner (guitar, and violin). Stuart Abramowitz was a drummer from August 1975 … Read more
Idris Muhammad (Arabic : drys MHmd; born Leo Morris, November 13, 1939 to July 29, 2014) is an American jazz drummer. He has recorded extensively with many musicians including Lou Donaldson, Ahmad Jamal and Pharoah Bernies, among others. Muhammad was 16 years old when he recorded his first session as a drummer on Fats Domino’s … Read more
At six years old, I started classical piano lessons with Jolan Kanyuk, a pianist from Berkeley, California. I also founded my first rock and roller band, The Pacers at twelve years of age. Skyline High School, Oakland, California was where I learned blues from listening to the music of John Lee Hooker and Muddy Waters. … Read more
