“Pull Up! feat Onna B” - Mike Murray and Onna B
“Pull Up!” shows how Mike Murray’s classic style and signature sound can be updated while still staying rooted in its origins. It slides smoothly alongside Onra B’s vocals and flow, blending with a semi-percussive funk groove and some of his sweetest piano notes to date. The cinematic background is emotive, amplifying the feeling of her delivery and creating a shared sense of mixed emotions.'' - Yiannis Dorakis (AKA DJ Nova) www.rodonfm.net
“Pull Up! feat Onna B” - Mike Murray and Onna B
(The Art of Seduction…)
I couldn't resist...! This music is the very breath of desire, the invisible beat that dictates the rhythm to the skin. When Mike Murray and Onna B meet, they give voice to a tension that transcends any preamble. After captivating us with "Love Language," this pair sets the air ablaze again, transforming Murray's keyboard notes into an explicit invitation to surrender. The piece is pure sensuality, a deep and visceral eroticism guided by Onna B's voice. She doesn't simply interpret; hers is a whisper that slips directly into the soul, a confession on the lips that transforms waiting into a sweet torture. Her presence is dense, almost tactile, and as she describes that room lit only by a candle, every pause becomes a thrill. Murray's cascade of notes creates the perfect atmosphere for this tale, where the aroma of a drink and the warmth of his vocals are the inevitable prelude to a physical encounter. It's the story of those moments when the silence between two people is deafening because both already know what's about to happen. It's music about skin, about clothes slipping off, and about gazes that lock together until time stops. Murray and Onna B have created an anthem for those who live their passion, for those who know that intimacy is a rhythm best danced in the dark, with the volume low and a heart beating fast. - Lory Antonacci
Nov(A)voN for MMM 2026 01 Mike Murray Music - Deja Vu (Digital Single) 02.01.26 ◉ OUT on Mike Murray Music ◉ It’s not just a title, not just a personal déjà vu, it’s not only what they tell us about it. It plays with the feeling of familiarity, the sense that you’ve been here before, while still moving forward. It’s a strong flashback to earlier times and an unforgettable listening experience of Mike Murray’s chill-jazz magic. The euphoric chill-out keys welcome you into his signature blend of piano, flute and keys, while the track’s mesmerising groove drives you to a familiar place, like déjà vu. You feel it too, don’t you? - DJ Nova Nov(A)voN #RodonFM95 ♫ #NovAvoN #chill #chilljazz #smoothjazz #downtempo #mikemurraymusic #djnova #dj
Mike Murray — composer and producer blending jazz-rooted harmonies with modern, laid-back grooves. His work moves between Smooth Jazz, Chillout, and NuJazz, with a clear focus on melody, atmosphere, and musical feel rather than formulaic structures.
“Déjà Vu” unfolds with a warm, inviting atmosphere and a calm, confident groove. Jazz-rooted harmonies meet modern, laid-back textures, creating a track that feels familiar without sounding predictable. Smooth, melodic, and spacious, it lets the music breathe and draws the listener in without ever pushing too hard. - laut.fm/jazzcrusader
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'It’s not just a title, not just a personal déjà vu, it’s not only what they tell us about it. It plays with the feeling of familiarity, the sense that you’ve been here before, while still moving forward. It’s a strong flashback to earlier times and an unforgettable listening experience of Mike Murray’s chill-jazz magic. The euphoric chill-out keys welcome you into his signature blend of piano, flute and keys, while the track’s mesmerising groove drives you to a familiar place, like déjà vu. You feel it too, don’t you?'' - Dj Nova
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REVIEW BY Lori Antonacci / Digital Creator / @loriantonacci: "This is what I feel when I listen to Holiday Blues. There are moments when the world seems suspended, as if time slows down to let you breathe. This song is that fragile moment, like a silent caress that accompanies the soul between nostalgia and comfort, restoring fluidity to those fragments of time thought lost.
The piano glides like light snow, the sax breathes untold stories, and the guitar moves like a familiar step in the hallway. The instruments dialogue with each other with the strength of a silent hope, demonstrating that, even in the most uncertain moments, it is possible to find a glimmer of light. The story is profound, like a heart beating with measure, while distant bells punctuate the air with echoes of celebration, barely audible, suspended between dream and reality.
It is music you listen to in moments when you withdraw into your own silence, when every thought becomes more intense. In that isolation, however, the song suggests that the fullness of emotion never comes entirely alone: every note, every breath of the instruments, is an invitation to feel the presence of the other, to understand that connection, even silent or distant, transforms stillness into sharing. Solitude thus becomes a necessary space, but the other is the light that makes that pause alive, complete, and full of meaning.
A delicate and profound sonic refuge, an invisible embrace that accompanies those who care for themselves, those who face the weight of the world, or those who simply long to feel fully human, suspended between themselves and others, in the beauty of the present moment. (Lory)
Thank you so much, Mike Murray!
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MMM 2025 05 Mike Murray - Downtown (Digital Single) 02.05.25 ◉ OUT on Mike Murray Music ◉ Mike Murray kicks off his new Digital Single series with "Downtown" a track that sets the mood for late-night city adventures. His own brand of chill-jazz sound of mellow synth lines blending with a laid-back broken beat and a touch of jazz-funk flair. "Downtown" feels like the perfect soundtrack for cruising the streets for the heart of the city and tease us for his upcoming year-end album release. - DJ Nova Nov(A)voN #RodonFM95 ♫ #NovAvoN #chill #chilljazz #smoothjazz #jazzfusion #jazzfunk #brokenbeat #mikemurraymusic #djnova #djnovareviews #novaplanetradioshow #RodonFM
REVIEW BY SMOOTHJAZZADDICT - 122224: Compositeur, musicien et producteur, Mike Murray a créé un style qui lui est propre, habile mélange de Smooth Jazz et de Chill-out. Influencé par George Duke, Stanley Clarke, FourPlay, Santana, Hiroshima, Paul Hardcastle, Alex Bugnon, Earth Wind & Fire, Sly Stone, Mandrill et d'autres talents, Mike à mis du temps avant de trouver sa voie. En suivant les traces de son père, il a réussi à s'imposer comme une référence dans ce style de musique. Son dernier disque est la preuve qu'il continue à régaler ses fans avec des compositions pas toujours très originales, souvent sur le même tempo, avec un son de piano uniforme, mais cool et bien travaillées.
ENGLISH TRANSLATION: Composer, musician and producer, Mike Murray has created a style that is his own, deft blend of Smooth Jazz and Chill-out. Influenced by George Duke, Stanley Clarke, FourPlay, Santana, Hiroshima, Paul Hardcastle, Alex Bugnon, Earth Wind & Fire, Sly Stone, Mandrill and other talents, Mike set time before finding his way. Following in his father's footsteps, he has managed to establish himself as a reference in this style of music. His latest record is the proof that he continues to regale his fans with not always very original compositions, often on the same tempo, with a uniform piano sound, but cool and well worked.
REVIEW BY - DJ Nova Nova: Mike Murray - Cocktails 22.09.23 ◉ OUT on Mike Murray Music ◉ At first it is all about our Mike Murray classic favorite smooth jazz sound, as ''Moonlit Libations'' which is opening the EP re-eases us in his digi-jazz-multiverse the most organic-sounded way, the next ''Shaken Not Stirred'' and ''Sip’licity'' evolve tones of gentle elements of jazz (not really house) house from the nineties The delicate bassline and horns of ''Sip’licity'' awakes NYC (cocktail) experiences. Sometimes ''Cocktails'' vibes sound like merging instrumental hip hop moves and downtempo beach classics, ''Tales from The Velvet Couch''. And sometimes blends David Lackner's sax-plorations with Paul Hardcastle colour palette, ''Urban Echoes'' *. Deep funk and Afro spirit of ''Groove & Sip'' in the end shows Mike Murray's ability to enrich smooth jazz dimension his own way, to a free-multi-genre kaleidoscope. ''Cocktails'' proves it once again Mike Murray discography, being a high-coated smooth jazz assorted sounds universe, totally seductive. - DJ Nova Nov(A)voN #RodonFM95 ♫ #NovAvoN #chill #chilljazz #smoothjazz #jazzfusion #downtempo #funk #mikemurraymusic #djnova #djnovareviews #novaplanetradioshow #RodonFM
Review by Patrick Van de Wiele - smooth-jazz.de | www.smooth-jazz.de/Patrick/PatricksPlace.htm
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The American composer and musician Mike Murray has already been discussed here. Now his latest album 'Cocktails' has arrived here, and it contains an enchanting musical journey through the diverse flavors of jazz.
This six-track hybrid jazz album is your passport to a world of musical mixology, combining the timeless elegance of classic smooth jazz with the vibrant impulse of contemporary trends. Each song is a unique cocktail of melodies, offering a range of tempos and vibrations, ensuring there is something to tickle every musical palate.
Mike opens with the funky 'Groove & Sip', followed by 'Moonlit Libations', on which you can relax wonderfully in the moonlight. We obviously know the phrase 'Shaken not Stirred' from the James Bond films, as his favorite Martini. Here that track is the single, a unique mix of up-tempo energy and chill-out vibes. In other words, smooth jazz with upbeat rhythm. 'Sip licity' follows in a relaxed mid-tempo, after which 'Tales from the Velvet Couch' continues the same rhythm. Closing track 'Urban Echoes' once again lets you sink back into a relaxed chill-out atmosphere.
All in all, this album lets you enjoy a night out in a city. As Mike himself says: “It's the perfect soundtrack for those moments of relaxation and celebration”. So sip your cocktail, enjoy but remember to drink in moderation!
CON OPUS REVIEW ON- SINFOMUSIC
RESPUESTA #1770 EN: 16 DE OCTUBRE DE 2023, 19:23:01 PM -
Mike Murray es un pianista, productor y compositor estadounidense que, hace unos días, el pasado 21 de setiembre, lanzó un nuevo trabajo llamado ¨Cocktails¨. En este ejemplar el artista nos entrega 6 temas en formato E.P. de hermoso smooth-jazz, sumamente agradable, con una variedad instrumental excelentemente lograda. No tengo posibilidades de trasladar al amable lector mayor información sobre los músicos que lo acompañan, si es que es así, ya que no existen referencias en su pág de facebook o en su sitio web. No obstante el resultado es de alta calidad y muy disfrutable. Se recomienda sin reservas - Con Opus - Sinfomusic
ENGLISH TRANSLATION
Mike Murray is an American pianist, producer and composer who, a few days ago, on September 21, released a new album called "Cocktails". In this issue the artist gives us 6 songs in E.P. format. of beautiful smooth-jazz, extremely pleasant, with an excellently achieved instrumental variety. I have no possibility of conveying to the kind reader more information about the musicians who accompany him, if that is the case, since there are no references on his Facebook page or on his website. However, the result is of high quality and very enjoyable. It is recommended without reservation. - Con Opus - Sinfomusic
TheChillZone welcomes NEW MUSIC 🎼 from Mike Murray 🎹. His latest release titled ''Love Language" takes us on a sensual journey of romance, passion and love. Mike stays true to his smooth and unique style/sound that we've all become accustomed to, however Mike turns up the smoothness and the fire with lovely vocals from Onna B, and that takes this masterpiece to another level in smoothness. I personally have a lot of favorites on this one. I think my favorite is "I Got Your Six". . . or is it . . . 'Whispers In The Dark', 'Love Letter', or 'Rendevous' ?? (so hard to decide). But don't just take my word for it, take a 🎧 and tell me what you 🤔. - Thomas Moore (2019)
MIKE MURRAY | Groove Tones | Independent: Mike Murray has a way with cool... GROOVE TONES is a chilled-out fusion project that feels great in the mix. Relaxed, vibey, smooth... GROOVE TONES offers up musical sway and play that transports the listener to a vacation-like state that might suggest a private beach, loose clothing, and miles of palm-dotted shoreline. If you're into classic Smooth Jazz like Hiroshima, Fourplay, and George Duke, you're gonna love this! His first album came out in 2007 and was embraced by us here at SmoothJazz.com and SmoothLounge.com - we were thrilled to hear Mike's unique genre-blending of 70's R&B, Afro-Latin, and Smooth Jazz all wrapped into a big twist of ambient styles. GROOVE TONES toes the line between our two Global radio stations, and we think it offers up the perfect balance of both worlds. Listen for tracks off GROOVE TONES on our Smooth stations, and when you purchase his music, 10% of all sales will go to Feed The Children U.S.! ~SANDY SHORE