Jazz Saxophonist
The University of Toronto Jazz Orchestra released “Reflections”, a CD featuring the music of Mike Murley, on Oct 24/13.
For more information about the recording please refer to the press release at this link:
Media Release – UTJO REFLECTIONS Featuring Mike Murley – Sept. 27, 2013
To purchase on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/reflections/id722947696
To read a recent review:
Murley, Bickert, and Wallace “Test of Time” has won the 2013 Juno Award in the traditional jazz category. Thanks to Ed Bickert and Steve Wallace for their wonderful playing and to Barry Elmes for his hard work in bringing these tracks back to the light of day! I am so pleased that so many people enjoy this recording which is of course very special because of Ed’s masterful presence.
As usual there were a number of strong Canadian Jazz recordings released over the past year. Other nominees included my U of T colleagues Dave Young and Terry Promane and my good friend Brian Dickinson. Congratulations to all nominees.
Cornerstone Records presents Test of Time, a new CD release by Murley, Bickert, and Wallace
Formed in 1998 in by saxophonist Mike Murley, this trio’s only previous release Live at the Senator won the 2002 Juno Award for best mainstream jazz album. Test of Time features previously unissued material recorded in January 1999, made even more significant by the fact that it represents a new release featuring the legendary Ed Bickert (who retired from playing professionally in 2001).
Engineered and Mastered by Barry Elmes
Visit the CBC music website to listen to a free stream of selected tracks of this recording:
http://music.cbc.ca/blogs/2012/10/Murley-Bickert-and-Wallaces-Test-of-Time-full-album-stream
To order a copy of the CD please visit:
http://www.cornerstonerecordsinc.com/pages/cat140.html
Also available on iTunes
Still Rollin’, the latest CD release from Toronto saxophonist Mike Murley, has been nominated for a 2012 Juno Award in the traditional jazz category. This debut recording for Murley’s septet features the saxophonist’s compositions and arrangements performed by some of Canada’s finest jazz improvisers.
The CD Still Rollin’ is now available for download at the iTunes store. It is also available for online and retail distrbution through Cornerstone Records and it’s distributors. To purchase the CD directly from Cornerstone please click here.
DVD “Solos: the Jazz Sessions” now available
For more information please visit: www.solosjazz.com
Other Recent CD releases:
The Davidson/Murley/Braid Quintet “DMBQ Live” (Opening Day/Universal)
The David Liebman/Mike Murley Quartet “Day and Night” (Cornerstone Records)
Murley/Braid Quartet “Mnemosyne’s March” (Cornerstone Records)
– nominated for a 2007 Juno Award for best mainstream jazz album
– 2007 National Jazz Award for “Acoustic Group of the Year.”
Mike Murley “The Melody lingers On” (CBC records)
– nominated for album of the year at 2007 National Jazz Awards
Mike Murley on CBC records:
“The Melody lingers On” (CBC records), finds the saxophonist’s trio live in concert at the Glenn Gould Studio with a twelve-piece string ensemble conducted by Rick Wilkins. Also featured on the recording are Guido Basso (flugelhorn) and Tara Davidson (saxes) with string arrangements by Murley and guitarist Reg Schwager. This album is available by mail order only. To order please email: [email protected]
Upcoming performances:
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