Skillful song craftsman Mike Murray is an independent keyboardist, composer and producer from Montclair, New Jersey who artfully bridges the gap between urban Smooth Jazz and Chill-Out genres. Fans of Bob James/Fourplay, Paul Hardcastle, Alex Bugnon and Hiroshima will feel right at home with Mike's expanding repertoire and unique musical style". Mike's influences include George Duke, Stanley Clarke, The Rippingtons, Mandrill, Earth Wind & Fire, Santana, Jimi Hendrix and Herbie Hancock to name a few. Mike released his first CD “Skyline” in December, 2007. His eleventh and latest CD “Summer”, released June 20, 2016 transports listeners through sunny, relaxing, seductively funky grooves on a “Joy Ride” from “In Belize” to “Near Calcutta” to an “Antigua Sunrise” and “Back to Natal feat Leah Whitehorse”.