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| About Murray Orrick |
Murray is an honest, impassioned singer and songwriter with a distinctive vocal quality, reminiscent of the sounds of Michael Franks, James Taylor and Paul Simon. He began playing music at the age of 5, and is a gifted instrumentalist on electric and acoustic guitars, harmonica, mandolin, bass guitar, keyboards and percussion.As well as having studied voice with the great Bobby McFerrin, Murray has served for several years on the faculty of "On Stage Music Camp". He has worked with many fine musicians, including David Grisman, Boz Skaggs, and Eddie Money, and has also shared the stage with Tower of Power and Joan Baez, Pete Escovido, Clarence Clemmons, George Benson, Patti LaBelle, and David Sanborn.
"I love the way his songs make me feel. Really good stuff!" Jeannie Patterson, Sweetwater nightclub - Mill Valley, CA
"Murray's songs are some of the best we've had on our local music showcase!" - Scott Murray, Program Director-KTID
"Superb entertainer! As good as they come!" - Don Schwartz, New George's nightclub - San Rafael, CA
Murray is also a powerful force in the award-winning a cappella quartet "About Face", which has been featured on national television (Natalie Cole's "Big Break") as well as several local television and radio shows. Along with providing entertainment for corporate and private events, the group has performed the National Anthem for audiences at the San Francisco Giants, Oakland Athletics, and Golden State Warriors games, and is currently under contract with the San Francisco Forty-Niners.
Murray's talents have been utilized on numerous television and radio ads, and his harmonica playing can be heard featured on Lyle Workman's new album "Lionheart".
Murray skills as a record producer came to light on the "Automobile" release by Maurizio Miele
SOUND FILES:My Joan (165 K .au)
Murray also owns and operates JAZZBEAUX STUDIO, a 16-track recording facility, which specializes in digital and analog recording, mixing, and editing, as well as production, voice overs and sound effects. High-quality equipment and a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere provide the perfect environment for all stages of audio production. Jazzbeaux Studio is located in southern Marin county, California.
