Michael MurphyFilmography

Occupation:
Director, Executive Producer, Cinematographer, Producer

  • Make It Funky!

    Crew: Cinematographer, Director, Producer

    Synopsis: It's hard to overestimate the importance of the city of New Orleans in the history of American popular music; New Orleans was where jazz first took root, and the city's rich gumbo of musical influences (African, Caribbean, and French accents mingling with jazz, blues, gospel, and pop structures) Read More

    9/9/05

  • Dancing to New Orleans

    Crew: Director, Producer

    Synopsis: Few states can even come close to rivaling the rich musical heritage of Louisiana. From country to rock & roll to Cajun to zydeco to jazz, and on and on, the roots of American music are in Louisiana. This documentary from director Michael Murphy takes a look at the state's rhythmic history and Read More

    2003

  • Legends of New Orleans: The Music of Fats Domnino

    Crew: Director, Executive Producer

    Synopsis: New Orleans, Louisiana is one of the truly great cities for American music, and in a town full which was home to many of the world's greatest R&B piano players, Fats Domino holds a special place as the man who took the laid back but funky Crescent City sound and put it on the Hit Parade, exposing Read More

    2003

  • Legends of New Orleans: Allan Toussaint, Dr, John, The Neville Brothers

    Crew: Director, Producer

    Synopsis: This performance program showcases many of the most famous musicians to call the Big Easy their home. Among the artists performing here are the Neville Brothers, Allan Toussaint, and Dr. John, all captured on stage at the New Orleans Jazz Festival. Blues guitarist Bonnie Raitt also makes an Read More

    2001

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