“With a big sax sound reminiscent of Stanley Turrentine, Gene Ammons and Grover Washington Jr, Chris Murphy may be the most versatile, hardest workin’ musician in London. Always on the go, Murphy is constantly touring, whether with his own group or as a sideman for others.” “Murphy’s CD follows the rich tradition of “party blues” bands such as Powder Blues, David Wilcox and Downchild….. loaded with a great mix of blues, funk and smooth jazz.” “one heck of a player …… extremely well-rounded musician……. immensely talented performer” “Saxual Magic …….stellar sax” “Murphy demonstrates a versatility that is refreshing ……. a chameleon of the blues, changing his hue to suit the song being sung.” It's fun with a capital "F"…“These are bar-room party songs that get a crowd up and dancing before they even know why” “The lively upbeat character of Chris Murphy’s music will kick ya in the rear and getcha goin’!.…Saxophone blues of the highest caliber….This Canadian crew is cookin’ throughout …. a brilliant production by Kendall and Fonfara.” “These guys are great and they play mostly up-tempo blues and R&B.… keeping the audience happy” “Murphy’s Canadian combo touches a lot of blues, R&B and funk bases in this mix of originals and covers. A good change of pace for when you’re feeling all guitared out.” “During the past 20 years, Chris Murphy has established himself as a solid entertainer in the Canadian blues scene……. Murphy’s sax wails through 12 solid tunes that include original gems, such as “Lost in the Shuffle” and “Happy Guy,” and innovative covers of “ Lowrider” and “Everything I Do Has Got to Be Funky” Mike Earwicker, Vines Magazine, St Catharines, On “as wistful and forlornly decadent as the Sunday morning stirrings of a French Quarter sporting house.” “has established himself as one of the top blues blowers in Canada.” “Murphy’s technical skills are undeniable.” “he plays the room with song intro’s, and a touch of vocals, but mostly with his wailing sax, which as usual in blues is almost totally improvised.” ““Happy Guy,” a Fonfara/Murphy co-write just about sums up this CD’s mood.” “plays a mean Sax and has earned a reputation as a crowd-pleaser…one of the busiest musicians in South-Western Ontario for the past 20years. “Murphy’s Canadian combo touches a lot of blues, R&B and funk bases in this mix of originals and covers. A good change of pace for when you’re feeling all guitared out.” “as wistful and forlornly decadent as the Sunday morning stirrings of a French Quarter sporting house.”
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