“It’s an honest sound that John uses to converse with the listener. Nothing is hidden. It’s all there on the table. Heart. Experience. Pleasure. Life.” -Sheldon Zandboer
The group’s repertoire consists of jazz standards, American songbook, and originals ranging from swing, bebop, and Brazilian rhythms.
John MacMurchy is a Canadian performer, composer and recording artist. He has released six albums to critical acclaim and international airplay. John has worked with international artists as varied as Warren Vache, Howard Alden, Guido Basso, Henry Mancini, Cleo Laine, Linda Ronstadt, Keith Emerson, and John Dankworth. John’s large band, Art Of Breath, has three albums out featuring his original compositions performed by seven of the finest instrumentalists in Canada as well as some superb vocalists. Reviews have highlighted the combination of sophistication and accessibility in the music. He has also written for string quartet and orchestra.
A versatile musician, John is busy as a session player, sideman, and arranger on the Toronto scene. The latest release is a live record with 8-string guitar virtuoso Dan Ionescu, recorded before a small studio audience.
“John MacMurchy is a fleet, accomplished reedman with a knack for writing and arranging. John’s got everything together and balanced out when it comes to: Tone, Technique extraordinaire, and seemingly unending ideas.”
Personnel:
John MacMurchy-tenor saxophone
Sheri Weldon-vocals
Danny McErlain-piano
Michael Herring-bass
Check out: “Round Midnight” “Neverwhere-Live at The Jazz Bistro”