Moy Eng with Bill Murphy and John Stowell: An Exploration of the Great American Songbook

Jazz luminary Miles Davis was asked to describe his music and responded quickly with “call it anything.” Describing a performance by vocalist and composer Moy Eng with her long-time duet partner, guitarist Bill Murphy, and with guitarist John Stowell, one could take the expression a step further. “Call it everything” is an apt description of an evening of song with this trio. An exploration of the Great American Songbook intersects classical lyricism and then winds down through the plains of Africa and fields of the blues to Ellington, Jobim, Led Zeppelin, and Hitchcock.

Featuring:
Moy Eng – vocals
Bill Murphy – guitar
John Stowell – guitar
 
Moy Eng is a singer and lyricist. Known for her “beautiful and soulful voice,” Moy has been fortunate to have performed with many wonderful artists, including Anthony Brown, Brenda Wong Aoki, Mark Izu, Mas Koga, John-Carlos Perea, Jon Jang, Steve Nakano, Paul Eastburn, and Darrell Green. As a lyricist, she principally collaborates with Grammy Award-nominated composer Wayne Wallace. Known for her visionary ability to identify and support progressive ideas, Moy has over three decades of experience in the philanthropic sector as a grantmaker, consultant and senior manager in areas as diverse as arts, education, renewable energy, lesbian and gay rights, immigrant rights, and international human rights.

Jazz guitarist Bill Murphy plays throughout the Bay Area, honoring the tradition of solo guitar legend Joe Pass. Bill has studied with master guitarists John Stowell, Tuck Andress and Mimi Fox, and works regularly in duos with vocalist Moy Eng as well as performing solo guitar in both jazz and Celtic styles. Featured annually at Burning Man, his art project Your Very Own Theme Music Written Right Here, Right Now shapes original guitar compositions as a gift to passersby while they talk about their lives, dreams and demons.

John Stowell is a jazz guitarist influenced as much by pianists and horn players as he is by guitarists. His original take on harmony, chords, and improvisation sets him apart. Also widely respected as a clinician, John has performed/recorded with Milt Jackson, Lionel Hampton, Art Farmer, Herb Ellis, Mundell Lowe, George Cables, Dave Leibman, among many others.

Admission: $20-25. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. All ages welcome.

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