Born: 7th August 1935, Hammersmith, London, England.
Died: 28th October 2010.
World renowned classical trumpet player. He served as Principal Trumpet of the London Symphony Orchestra for 30 years (9 February 1977-2007), retiring on 3 June 2007. Previously, he was principal cornet for The Black Dyke Mills Band (1956 to 1961) and principal trumpet with the BBC Northern Orchestra (1961 to 1977). From 1974 to 1977 he was Professor of Trumpet at the Royal Northern College Of Music.
Composer John Williams wrote many of his best known film scores with Murphy in mind, including those for the Star Wars, Superman, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter films. He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2010 New Year Honours.
Maurice Murphy remains a Principal Emeritus of The London Symphony Orchestra.
2001
Doyen, Doyen Master Series
2xCD, Album
1993
1992
Doyen
CD, Album
1990
Doyen
CD, Album
1990
1989
1978
Sounding Brass
7", EP
1974
Decca
LP
2024
Sony Classical
80xCD, Comp, RM + Box
2020
2019
Eight Inch Clock
CD, Album
2018
La-La Land Records, Warner Bros. Records, Wizarding World
7xCD, RM + Box, Comp, Ltd
2018
La-La Land Records, Warner Bros. Records, Wizarding World
7x12" + Box, Comp, Ltd
2017
2015
Cala Records Ltd.
CD, Comp
2014
Starchild
CD, Album
2013
Starchild, Starchild
CD, Ltd + Blu-ray
2012
2010
Aniplex
CD, Album
2009
Signum Classics
CD, Album
2009
2009
2009
2008
Naxos
CD, Album
2008
Impuls International, TCM (4)
8xCD, Comp + Box
2008
Parlophone
CD, Album
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
2007
Cala Records Ltd.
SACD, Multichannel, Album
2007
2007
2007
2007
2007
2007
2007
2006
Brass Classics
CD, Album
2006
Impuls International, Bar-Le-Duc
CD, Comp
2006
2006
2006
2006
2005
Miracle Records (19)
CD, Album
2005
2004
Impuls International, TCM (4)
5xCD, Comp + Box, Comp
2004
Virgin, Virgin
3xCD, Comp
2004
2003
Cloud 9 (9)
CD, Comp
2003
2002
Cala
CD, Album
2002
Impuls International
CD, Comp
2002
Cloud 9 (9)
CD, Comp
2002
Village Green Records
CD, Album
2002
2002
2002
2001
Tim Janis Ensemble
CD, Comp
2001
2001
2000
Universal Music Jazz France, EmArcy
CD, Comp
2000
Naxos
CD
2000
2000
2000
1999
1999
1999
1998
RCA Victor, BMG France
CD, Album
1998
Impuls International, Libelle (2)
CD, Album, Comp
1998
Impuls International
CD, Comp, Promo, S/Edition
1998
Citadel Records (8)
CD, Comp, RE
1998
1997
1997
1996
Angel Records
CD, Album
1996
The Sunday Times
CD, Comp
1996
EMI Classics
2xCD, Comp
1996
1996
1996
1995
Koch International Classics
CD, Album
1995
1995
1995
1995
1995
1995
1994
1994
1993
1991
1989
Arabesque Recordings
CD, Album
1989
1988
Obrasso Records
CD
1988
1988
1988
Maurice Murphy
Maurice Murphy
Maurice Murphy
Maurice Murphy
Maurice Murphy
Maurice Murphy
Maurice Murphy
Maurice Murphy
Maurice Murphy
Maurice Murphy
Maurice Murphy
Maurice Murphy
Maurice Murphy
Maurice Murphy
Maurice Murphy
Maurice Murphy
Maurice Murphy
Maurice Murphy
Maurice Murphy
Maurice Murphy