Art Murphy

Composer

1942 – 2006

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Who was Art Murphy?

Arthur "Art" Bixler Murphy was a classical and jazz musician, pianist and composer. He was born in Princeton, New Jersey. He grew up in Oberlin, OH, where his father was a member of the Oberlin College faculty.

Murphy was a founding member of the Philip Glass and Steve Reich Ensembles, and played a key role in the development of minimalist music.

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Born
Jan 25, 1942
Also known as
  • Murphy, Art
Nationality
  • United States of America
Education
  • Juilliard School
Died
Nov 19, 2006

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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