New Murphy Band

NEW MURPHY BAND

Mustered by tuba player Urmas Kõiv and his keyboard-wielding cohort Ülo Mälgand the original incarnation of the New Murphs first showed its jolly countenance in public in 1991. An extension, in a way, of the 1920-40s oriented and big band sized Modern Fox that Mr. Kõiv had previously played in, New Murphy Band was created and groomed to re-create and re-popularise the pop legacy of the 1950s and '60s. Inna dancee stylee! In 1992 the Murphs appeared on Estonian TV; a year later they performed in Germany. Having consistently honed their act, having featured a succession of vocalists – first Airi Allvee, then briefly Siiri Sisask, currently Taimi Alavere – the band now rank as well-grounded veterans of the retro-groove.

IN ESTONIAN

New Murphy Band was created and groomed to re-create and re-popularise the pop legacy of the 1950s and '60s.