Asa Murphy

Review of "Live On The Ocean Waves' CD Release

From Peter Hammill, Hub Photography

Hi Asa, it was great seeing you.  I've been thinking about your show all day, in particular that last Elvis number you covered and I am still lefdt wondering why you aren't performing at places like the Echo Arena and the like.  I realise a lot is to do with the industry's cut-throat nature and circumstances beyond your control.  I can't believe it is taking this long for Britain to recognise your ability.  You have to be one of this country's best male vocalists and I wish more people knew it!

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Asa at ZELIGS!

Asa is to appear at Zeligs, Chavasse Park, Liverpool One on Beatles Day, July 10 at 5.30 pm.

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FILM DEBUT!

Asa is to appear in a new DVD. Filmed at the Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool.  The film examines the history of Liverpool's great ties with sea travel and those who have voyaged on the luxury liners leaving from Liverpool. 

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Release Concert - A GREAT Success!!!

Asa's new album, "Live On The Ocean Waves", recorded with the Geoff Fowler Orchestra in March aboard the cruise liner Auora, was released to great public and critical acclaim at the Barbacoa on JUNE 6. 

Asa is back soon - with a tribute show - to the great American Songbook.

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Dear Mr West,

I just wanted to drop you a short note to let you know what a pleasure it was to work with Asa Murpy.  I have been a professional trumpet player for over 30 years and I have  played with many world class vocalists - and Asa is certainly one of them.  I think Asa will be one of the guys I'll say someday, "I backed this guy up before he was famous".  He truly is a rising star.  

I've backed up many cabaret acts on this ship but Asa is the only one where at the end of the show the audience immediately rose to their feet and gave a standing ovation.  As a bonus Asa is a great guy, humble and with an outstanding personality (talent and being a great guy rarely come together in the same package).  

So in short, thank you for sending Asa to the MV Aurora for me to have the experience of performing with him.

Best, Greg Palmer   Lead Trumpet - MV Aurora

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Keep tuning into BBC Radio Merseyside 95.8FM every Tuesday evening to hear Asa's 'Spotlight On A Star!'.

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An email 'review' sent 17 Februrary, 2009 of Asa's album by Sam Leach (original promotor of The Beatles):

Asa, I gave the album a full listen today and you are quite brilliant.  You would have held your own right in the midst of those halcyon days when Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Andy Williams, Deano, Matt Monroe and Al Martino trod the boards.

And Begin The Beguine is still my fave...fabulous.  Lovely to hear the music - my music - of yesteryear being given a 21st Century uplift.

Let me know when you're nearby and I'll come to see you perform.  Great work Asa...you're going to be bigger than you perhaps dream of.  

If I can be of any help in furthering your career let me know.  I have massive contacts in America...including the son of Frank Sinatra's manager who now looks after Joe Bonamassa.  

Sincerely, Sam

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An article by photographer Stephanie de Lenge.

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 'ASA - ALIVE AND SWINGING'

The album is now on sale here (via email or phone) at £9.99, free postage - and at Asa's shows.  The album (which includes a signed photo) will receive it's official release at the St. Valentine's show - La Barbacoa, February 14.