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Bob Murphy

1945 – 2015

Canadian musician

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About Bob Murphy

Lived 1945 – 2015 (aged 70). Bob Murphy was a Canadian jazz musician and pianist.

Bob Murphy (May 28, 1945 – October 22, 2015) was a Canadian jazz pianist and music educator, prominent on the Vancouver, British Columbia, and Toronto, Ontario, music scenes. A professional musician since age 14, Murphy composed, arranged, and performed music for films, CBC Television shows, CTV shows, commercials, and CBC radio. In addition to regular live performances, Murphy was an esteemed music instructor specializing in 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 Come Rain Or Come Shine (Hammond B-3 Organ) B3 (Hammond B-3 Organ) I Have A Dream (piano) The Art Of The Jazz Ballad (piano) Joani Taylor (vocals) Lullaby of the Leaves (piano) Melody Diachun (vocals) Mysteries And Tall Tales (piano) Wall Street Sessions (piano) Joani Taylor (vocals) Free On The Inside (piano) Downtown Eastside Picnic (jazz quartet) In My Own Voice (piano) Joani Taylor (vocals)

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Who was Bob Murphy?

Canadian musician

When was Bob Murphy born?

Bob Murphy was born on 28 May 1945.

When did Bob Murphy die?

Bob Murphy died on 22 October 2015 in Vancouver.

What was Bob Murphy's occupation?

Bob Murphy was a jazz musician and pianist.

What nationality was Bob Murphy?

Bob Murphy was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bob Murphy

· Wikidata: Q4933484

· DBpedia: Bob Murphy (jazz musician)

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