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8 Customer Reviews

You have an amazing voice and the musicians are fantastic - ...

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“You have an amazing voice and the musicians are fantastic - I am so glad I found you online, you have made my day very special. - Kate Harle”


‘Orla is one of those vocalists that you just have to see li...

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“‘Orla is one of those vocalists that you just have to see live. Her captivating performances are enhanced by her own infectious charisma on stage - as appreciated by our audiences!’ ”


‘Belfast born Orla has a vocal talent of depth and imaginati...

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“‘Belfast born Orla has a vocal talent of depth and imagination echoing the female jazz greats…she has forged a set of standards to mark her progress across the stages in Northern Ireland, London, Europe and USA…Jazz singing and piano with flair, identity and warmth to spare. Keith Ames, Musician (Winter 2008)”


‘Singer Orla Murphy's subtle, dark-hued voice and emotionall...

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“‘Singer Orla Murphy's subtle, dark-hued voice and emotionally adventurous approach to jazz is fast making a name for her in UK jazz circles…Orla has developed her engaging, tonal quality through a repertoire of fresh and imaginative arrangements featuring great American standards and newer material by Stevie Wonder and Joni Mitchell." Rupert Mallin, EAST COAST ARTS NEWS (May 2008) ”


The first thing that strikes you when listening to this debu...

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“The first thing that strikes you when listening to this debut album from Belfast-born, London-based Vocalist Orla Murphy is her lustrous timbre. Sounding like the forgotten lovechild of Joni Mitchell and Terry Callier - seamlessly combining the liquid phrasing of the former with the soulful sonorities of the latter - Murphy's captivating tone really draws the listener into the song. This impressive debut should help to put this affecting singer well and truly on the map. Peter Quinn, JAZZWISE, (October 2007). ”


''We wandered into the National Portrait Gallery recently, a...

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“''We wandered into the National Portrait Gallery recently, and stumbled on an excellent new singer, Orla Murphy, and Jonathan Gee's fine trio with Julie Walkington and Winston Clifford. Never know your luck with this place...Someone there knows what's what.'' Brian Blain, JAZZ UK (Issue 74, March/April 2007). ”


‘Thank you so much for your performance today - it was reall...

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“‘Thank you so much for your performance today - it was really good, and just made our day!!! …let us know on the blog when and where you are next performing in this area!!!’ (from Marilyn via email ) ”


‘It was absolutely brilliant – everyone really enjoyed it – ...

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“‘It was absolutely brilliant – everyone really enjoyed it – thank you so much...you made my job easier, it's always very hard around Christmas time to book talented people for a Christmas Party’ ”