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Greg Murphy

Pianist, Bandleader and Composer

From Chicago roots to New York jazz royalty, Greg Murphy has carved a path through the world of music, bridging generations with innovation and fearless creativity. A longtime collaborator with Coltrane drummer Rashied Ali, Greg has shared stages with everyone from Ornette Coleman to Carlos Santana. His piano work spans continents and styles, earning him two #1 JazzWeek albums—Bright Idea (2019) and Snap Happy (2025)—plus an Oscar-nominated soundtrack credit. With grooves that stretch from classic to cutting-edge, Greg remains a vital voice in modern jazz.
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Sitting in Hoboken Photo by Richard Ryals 10.9 MB
Hi Res with Suit Photo by Richard Ryals 14.6 MB
Hi Res at the Piano Photo by Richard Ryals 16 MB
Super hi res TIF - sitting at piano Photo by Richard Ryals 172 MB
Headshot Photo by Richard Ryals 2.74 MB
Casual Head shot Photo by Richard Ryals 6.95 MB
Snap Happy front cover Photo by Richard Ryals 286 KB
Snap Happy back cover 561 KB
Snap Happy digipac 11.2 MB
Snap Happy Sales Sheet PDF 3.08 MB
Snap Happy Jpeg Sales Sheet 116 KB
Snap Happy Liner Notes 64.8 KB
You Remind Me Album Cover 1.57 MB
You Remind Me Back Cover 1.86 MB
You Remind Me 1 Sheet jpeg 3.4 MB
You Remind Me 1 Sheet PDF 18.4 MB
Bright Idea trio session Photo by David Stoller 2.29 MB
Bright Idea album cover - super hi res TIF Photo by Richard Ryals 89.6 MB
at festival w/ Rashied Photo © Jos L.Knaepen 7.88 MB
Watching Rashied solo in Philly Miles in the bkg 5 MB
Greg Murphy 500x500 photo by Richard Ryals richard_ryals_344@msn.com 80.7 KB

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    Shrimp Fried Rice - Live in Nashville 12:12
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    I Fall In Love Too Easily 7:22
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    You Remind Me 4:21
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    Nancy (With The Laughing Face) 5:53
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    Happy 3:47
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    Snap Happy 6:40
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    Nights Over Egypt 6:10
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    Bright Idea 7:20
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    Theme For Ronnie 4:45
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    After Dark 5:16
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