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

See also

"Something to Live By", pianist

External links

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