Jordan Murray
Jordan Murray is one of Melbourne's first-call trombonists, working across jingles, film scores, early music ensembles, Latin and funk bands, jazz groups and pit orchestras.
He has performed with numerous leading international artists and composes for many of Melbourne's finest groups, among them Un Gruppo Cabrones, Donut, Blowfish, The Smithonians, Ish, Fonte Musicale and Polyester.
Compositions by Jordan Murray appear on
Now and Then
Although he first came to prominence on the jazz scene a half century ago, Ornette Coleman still scares people. But his compositions, rooted as they were in classic blues, have long appealed to jazz listeners of every stripe.
About Time
Drummer Mark Lockett's debut About Time gathers a strong Melbourne jazz front line for modern standards and one original, telling fresh stories in the spirit of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers.
Arranger
Jordan Murray also appears on
titlewave
On their first Move disc, titlewave, Loco Tempo – vocalist Colleen Hunt and pianist/arranger Rick Freeman – are joined by a first-rate jazz combo, including guitarist Mark Viggiani and trombonist Jordan Murray, in standards chosen for their timeless quality.