Murphy's Law   Visit: www.myspace.com/tamaramurphy

Tanuki's Revenge
Cat# SV0621
Barcode 9324953003026

 

The long awaited second album from Murphy's Law "Tanuki's Revenge" gives a full picture of this fantastic ensemble. Half, recorded live at Bennetts Lane in Melbourne and half recorded in the studio this album gives a unique insight into this group on all stages.

Featuring:
Julien Wilson - saxophone
Shannon Barnett - trombone
Nashua Lee - guitar
Tamara Murphy - double bass
Joe Talia - drums


  Murphy's Law is the dynamic ensemble led by Melbourne double bassist, Tamara Murphy. Murphy's Law was formed in 2002 and features the awesome lineup of Julien Wilson (saxes), Shannon Barnett (trombone), Nashua Lee (guitar), Joe Talia (drums) and Tamara Murphy. The group has a collectively produced a sound with an identity unique to the Melbourne jazz scene incorporating wide landscapes and dark grooves.

Tamara Murphy has performed all over Australia at many festivals, including the Wangaratta Jazz Festival, Apollo Bay Music festival, the Women's International Jazz Festival and the Melbourne International Jazz Festival. She has toured with the Cologne New Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra (Germany) throughout the UK and Australia; and Hong Kong with Australian saxophonist Anton Delecca (2001). In 2003, Tamara studied with bassist/composer Mark Helias in New York City (funded by an Australia Arts Council Development grant). In 2004, "Murphy's Law" released their debut CD "Telling Tales" (funded through a Vic Arts grant). In 2006, Tamara studied at the Banff Centre (Canada) as part of the Banff International Workshop in Jazz and Creative Music, run by Dave Douglas (funded by the Australian Arts Council).

Currently, Tamara is leading, writing and arranging for groups "Murphy's Law", the co-led trio "Keller-Murphy-Browne" with Andrea Keller and Allan Browne, in addition to performing regularly with The Cam McAllister Quintet, The Natives, The Devil Goat Family String Band, The Fran Swinn Trio, tango group Collectivo 29, The HalfTides and many of Australia's leading contemporary musicians.


Street Art
Cat# SV0620
Barcode 9324953003019

   
 

'Street Art', inspired by electronic music, is performed by Murphy's Law with live string quartet and turntables. Electronic music effects, such as delay, sampling and looping, are recreated live with this awesome line-up, featuring some of Australia's best jazz and classical musicians. Tiny beats, fat grooves and ambient effects brought from the electronic world of computers are re-created live in an analog state.
Featuring 'Jumps' Khadiwala on turntables (from The Cat Empire), 'Street Art' is a new project from Murphy's Law worth checking out.

Featuring:
Julien Wilson - saxophone
Shannon Barnett - trombone
Nashua Lee - guitar
Tamara Murphy - double bass
Joe Talia - drums
Jamshid 'Jumps' Khadiwala - turntables
Attila Kuti - violin
Erkki Veltheim - violin
Cerid Davies - viola
Naomi Wileman - 'cello

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 


Home | Retailers | CD Replication | Graphic Design | Services | Catalogue | Gig Guide | Photo Gallery | Contact
Visit JB Hi Fi Online Visit Music Australia Guide OnlineVisit Play4me Online Visit Stomp OnlineVisit Readings Books & Music Online Visit Billy Hyde Music OnlineVisit Bandshop Online