"a dream of form" Scott's debut solo recording made in one night in Hong Kong at the legendary Avon Studios featuring some of Asia (and the world's) most innovative musicians. This special session includes guest Janek Gwizdala on electric bass, Hong Kong's own Daniel Chu on keyboard and the mighty Padget Fresh Nanton on drums.
Preceded by the single "Junta" the full LP was released everywhere on April 20th 2024.
Preceded by the single "Junta" the full LP was released everywhere on April 20th 2024.
SMST (Scott Murphy Standards Trio)- in the fashion of iconic saxophone trios such as the Sonny Rollins Trio and Joe Henderson Trio this project allows Scott to stretch out and interpret classic repertoire with some of his closest musical colleagues in a boundary-less manner steeped in tradition.
Taking influence from masters such as Christof Lauer and Jan Garbarek, Scott's aim is to add a touch of his European heritage and Asian locality to the Great American Songbook.
Featuring the creative Nate Wong on drums and Jeff Lehmberg on upright bass.
Taking influence from masters such as Christof Lauer and Jan Garbarek, Scott's aim is to add a touch of his European heritage and Asian locality to the Great American Songbook.
Featuring the creative Nate Wong on drums and Jeff Lehmberg on upright bass.
Driftwood Ensemble is Scott's newest project.
Invited to compose a suite of music by Freespace Jazz Festival in Hong Kong Scott drew inspiration from the city around him and the mountains above him to create The Eight Mountains of Kowloon (九龍群山). The Driftwood Ensemble features a scaled down arrangement of the project for 10 piece jazz group including vocals, woods and brass as well as a rhythm section composed of some of Hong Kong's finest musicians.
Invited to compose a suite of music by Freespace Jazz Festival in Hong Kong Scott drew inspiration from the city around him and the mountains above him to create The Eight Mountains of Kowloon (九龍群山). The Driftwood Ensemble features a scaled down arrangement of the project for 10 piece jazz group including vocals, woods and brass as well as a rhythm section composed of some of Hong Kong's finest musicians.
Scott Murphy's Code Switchers is the UK outlet for Scott's creative endeavours since moving to Hong Kong. The quintet features a hand picked selection of award winning and incredible young musicians from the UK including pianist Alan Benzie, bassist Gus Stirrat, drummer Stephen Henderson and the vocal talents of Luca Manning and Rachel Lightbody.
The group includes emotive originals and arrangements drawing influence from the jungles of Thailand, the food courts of Malaysia and the neon-lit back streets of Hong Kong, this music is a joyful convergence of human life 6000 miles away.
Stay tuned for tunes.
The group includes emotive originals and arrangements drawing influence from the jungles of Thailand, the food courts of Malaysia and the neon-lit back streets of Hong Kong, this music is a joyful convergence of human life 6000 miles away.
Stay tuned for tunes.
From a debut gig in Glasgow’s Mono in 2013, indie jazz delinquents Fat-Suit have since recorded and released three albums through independent record label Equinox Records, embarked on several European Tours, numerous Scottish and UK tours performed at the Edinburgh Jazz Festival, Love Supreme Festival, Celtic Connections, London Jazz Festival and the Aberdeen Jazz Festival recorded a full length DVD and new album 'Waifs & Strays' was released on 04/10/19.
NewSound is a moden jazz fusion band led by Malaysian jazz pianist John Dip Silas and featuring the compositions of Scott Murphy.
The band seeks to bring a “new sound” to jazz music and perform a big variety of their own original compositions and arrangements. Their music is of a high caliber, filled with entertaining and soulful music and a great atmosphere, so their shows do not disappoint. Their music has been heard live throughout South East Asia including at Singapore Jazz Festival, No Black Tie, Publika Jazz Festival and the Borneo Jazz Festival.
Featuring a host of the region's top jazz musicians coming together to produce exceptional music the group are fast becoming one of the most talked about jazz ensembles on the peninsula. Keep an eye out for the upcoming tour dates.
The group's debut album "Bearing Witness" was released at the beginning of 2018 with ph music 指数音乐 featuring a number of original compositions by Scott, John and guest vocalist Amelia Ong.
The band seeks to bring a “new sound” to jazz music and perform a big variety of their own original compositions and arrangements. Their music is of a high caliber, filled with entertaining and soulful music and a great atmosphere, so their shows do not disappoint. Their music has been heard live throughout South East Asia including at Singapore Jazz Festival, No Black Tie, Publika Jazz Festival and the Borneo Jazz Festival.
Featuring a host of the region's top jazz musicians coming together to produce exceptional music the group are fast becoming one of the most talked about jazz ensembles on the peninsula. Keep an eye out for the upcoming tour dates.
The group's debut album "Bearing Witness" was released at the beginning of 2018 with ph music 指数音乐 featuring a number of original compositions by Scott, John and guest vocalist Amelia Ong.