Mike Murray
guitarist / composer / improviser
Welcome! Explore my portfolio of music - improvisations, compositions and explorations in sound.
Record Release Party!
If you are anywhere new Portland OR on Apr 23 join us for the official record release of March of the Gene Keys.
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/events/894942089974272
Tickets: https://mhcc.tickettomato.com/event/9840/mt-hood-jazz-festival-mhcc-theater
Audio
A few samples of improvisations and creative expressions. See more on Bandcamp.
Video
See the Performances playlist on my YouTube channel for more.
My Intention...
is quite simple - play the best music I can with the best players I can find!
A quote from Amiri Bakara really resonates with me and informs my approach: "the role of the artist is to raise the consciousness of the people. To make them understand life, themselves and the world completely. Otherwise, I don't know why you do it."
Performances
Feb 2 2026, 7-10pm
Standard Deviations with Chris Lee drums, Shawn Wang bass and Dan Balmer guitar, at the Jo Bar, Portland OR playing the music of Ornette Coleman
Feb 17 2026, 7-9pm
SAMadhi Trio (Shao Way Wu - bass, Alan Cook - drums) at No Fun Bar, Portland OR
Mar 6 2026, 7-9pm
PDX Jazz Festival - Standard Deviations with Chris Lee drums and Shawn Wang bass at the Burlingame Space, Portland OR
Mar 10 2026, 7-9pm
PDX Jazz Festival - Standard Deviations with Chris Lee drums and Shawn Wang bass, at the Jo Bar, Portland OR
April 23 2026, 7-8:30pm
Mike Murray Trio - PJCE record release party (March of the Gene Keys) with Chris Lee drums and Shawn Wang bass at Spinellas, Gresham OR
