Summer Breeze

Pianist and composer Greg Murphy has been dazzling bandstands with his keyboard pyrotechnics since he burst onto the New York music scene in 1987. This release is his fourth outing as a band leader. In this volume, he aims to broaden his horizon to include a variety of styles and musical expressions beyond his typical, McCoy-inspired approach. The core group of musicians in this recording is spectacular, featuring trumpeter Josh Evans, bassist Eric Wheeler, and percussionist Kush Abadey. Improvisers Jay Rodriguez, Eric Wyatt, and Scott Rober Avidon also make appearances.