Mr. Murray holds the Bachelor of Music and the Master of Music degrees from Winthrop University. He is a first call professional musician based in Charlotte, NC and has played with some of the top names in jazz and pop music. Highlights include:

• Ray Charles

• Barry Manilow

• Gladys Knight

• Guy Lombardo Orchestra

• The Four Tops

• The Temptations

• Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons

• Tony Bennett

• Wayne Newton

• Linda Ronstadt

• Natalie Cole

• Ray Charles

• Kenny Rogers

• Manhattan Transfer

• Slide Hampton

• Jon Faddis

• Diane Reeves

• Patti Austin

• Rosemary Clooney

• Steve Allen

Broadway

• Duke Ellngton's "Sophisticated Ladies"

• "The Full Monty"

• "South Pacific" with Robert Goulet

• "Kiss Me Kate" with Rex Smith and rachel York

• "Guys and Dolls" with Maurice Hines

• "Annie Get Your Gun" with Tom Wopat

Other shows

• "Damn Yankees" with Jerry Lewis

• "The Will Rogers Follies" with Mac Davis

• "Hello Dolly" with Carol Channing

• "West Side Story"

• "Annie"

• "Evita"

• "Bye, Bye Birdie"

• "Five Guys Named Moe"

• "Chicago"

• "Only a Kingdom" with Sally Strouthers

• "Crazy For You" with Morgan Brittany and Avery Schreiber

• "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" with Barbara Eden

• "Man of La Mancha" with Sheena Eston

Recordings

He has performed on numerous recordings and as a featured soloist in “Andrew Thielen Big Band” and “A Swinging Christmas” television shows, both which have been shown on Public Broadcasting television stations nationwide.  Recently appeared with Wayne Newton on “Tribute to Winston” on Speed Network and with Ralna English for PBS a special.

Awards

• Regional Artist Grant for 2004 to produce CD of fusion jazz (Jack Murray – “Amalgamation”)

• “Most Outstanding Saxophone Performer” - Mobile Jazz Festival (March 26, 1994)

• Winthrop University , Presser Scholarship, an annual award given to an outstanding junior with a high GPA and with high achievement in applied music.

• Winthrop University , Peggy Johnson Altman Scholarship, given to a student with high academic performance and potential, as well as musical talent, strong moral character, and integrity.