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Mike Murray Sounds
Elements of jazz, rock, noise, microtonal and various world traditions have all made their way into the music of Mike Murray. Whether involved in original composition, free improvisation, the great American songbook or somewhere in between he is always pushing to explore new territory.
Mike is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music having received a degree in jazz composition while studying guitar with Jon Damien. He has also received a masters degree in jazz studies from the New England Conservatory having studied with Jimmy Giuffre, George Russell, Mick Goodrick and Dominique Eade. He has performed and/or recorded with Paul Flaherty, Randall Colbourne, the late Thomas Chapin, Royal Hartigan, Scott Thornton, Matt Moran, Rich McGhee, Steve Marien and many others in and around the New England/NY area while releasing 5 records of original and improvised music as a leader. He has also performed as part of Anthony Braxton’s Tricentric Festival in NYC. He now makes his home in the Pacific Northwest working with some of the Portland area's finest improvisers including Chris Lee, Shawn Wang, Dan Balmer, Alan Cook, Shao Way Wu and Noah Bernstein.
Tags
Primary Instrument
Guitar
Willing to teach
Beginner to advanced
Credentials/Background
I have a BA in Jazz Composition from the Berklee College of Music as well as an MA in Jazz Studies from the New England Conservatory having studied extensively with Jon Damien, Mick Goodrick, George Russell and Jimmy Guiffre. I've taught privately for many years and prefer to work with dedicated intermediate to advance students on developing their own musical vocabulary and overall musicianship. I have limited availability and prefer to work directly with students on rates that are reciprocal for both parties.
