World renowned international soloist Otis Murphy presents his latest CD on the Saxophone Classics label. His flawless tone and incredible technique brings this collection of original works and carefully selected arrangements of music to life.

This is a CD for saxophonists and non-saxophonists to enjoy: compelling excellence in the mastery of the saxophone, coupled with a beautiful collection of music for all to enjoy.

To look out for:
• The wonderful melodies of Gershwin in Ralph Martino’s arrangement of Summertime from where this CD gets its title.

• The virtuosity of Murphy’s playing in Pasculli’s non stop whirl of notes that is “The Bee”.

• The excitement of a world wide collaboration of great artists in an arrangement of Mozart’s Oboe Quartet featuring Otis Murphy with the Masato Kumoi Saxophone Quartet from Japan.

• A live recording of Roberto Molinelli’s incredibly seductive and compelling “Four Pictures from New York”.

• The Sonata by Muczyniski, and “Two Movements” by Waignein - two compelling works from the repertoire which showcase Murphy’s lyrical sound and exciting performances.

Otis Murphy is in great demand as an international soloist and clinician, having played all around the world, including North America (United States and Canada), Europe (Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain and the United Kingdom), Asia (Japan, Singapore, and Taiwan), and Australia. Mr Murphy has received numerous awards, including prizes in Belgium’s Adolphe Sax International Saxophone Competition, France’s Jean-Marie Londeix International Saxophone Competition, and the Heida Hermanns International Woodwind Competition in the United States. He is Associate Professor of Music at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.