“Murphy’s technical expertise and visionary arrangements have propelled him to a successful recording catalogue.” - Robbie Gerson

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Cool Water

The followup to his chart-topping Bright Idea reunites keyboard player Greg Murphy with bassist Eric Wheeler and drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts on a genre- leaping program bolstered by a host of guests.

"De brillantes improvisations, un sens de l'équilibre qui évite le racolage indu, avouons que Mr Greg Murphy, que nous espérons entendre un jour de visu, nous a réservé une belle surprise."

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#1 on JazzWeek

Elemental to any jazz trio session is the profound yet subliminal reciprocity of the players. Underpinned by the blues and swing, so vital to the panoramic musical narrative, Murphy, along with Eric Wheeler and Jeff “Tain” Watts, pour into each tune every drop of sweat and blood they have. - Lofton A Emenari, III

The best bits of Bright Idea follow suit, with Murphy’s workmanlike solos given a jolt of energy that lifts everything a notch higher. There’s a lovely swagger to their take on Bruno Mars’ “24K Magic,” while their reading of the recently discovered John Coltrane tune “Untitled Original 11383” is strong and convincing. Even the Pharrell Williams earworm “Happy” takes on heft thanks to the grounding Watts and Wheeler provide.

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Trio w/Tain & Eric Wheeler

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