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James Robert Murphy: Sunday Morning

by Kyle Simpler
September 27, 2025

Some musicians stick to one style and consistently remain true to it, while others continually explore new sounds and musical styles. Guitarist James Robert Murphy, aka Austin Jimmy Murphy, falls into this second category. He has worked in various genres, but he is clearly a jazz player at heart. With Sunday Morning, he offers a satisfying collection of jazz compositions, grounded in blues, shaded with Americana. Much of this comes as a result of Murphy's eclectic ...