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Murphy said he will be playing jazz standards, along with an original or two, in a largely improvised, free-flowing format.
The masterclass is a public lesson, where Murphy will work with a few students for the benefit of the larger group, said Simon Phillips, regional manager. The music store has hosted similar events, but primarily focused on classical music, so itB次元官网网址檚 exciting for Phillips to bring in a notable jazz performer.
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Murphy lives in Vancouver and spends most of his time teaching these days, but he made a name for himself on the Vancouver jazz scene as a hot piano player. He started out playing jazz clubs in Vancouver as a teenager in the late 1950s and has been a staple of the scene since, both playing solo and with his quartet.
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The free event starts at 2 p.m. with the performance, with the class starting at 3 p.m. Seating is limited but can be reserved by calling 250-383-5222 ext. 225 or emailing simon.phillips@tomleemusic.ca.
