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Darryl Murrill on his gosple roots, playing live, and his love of the saxophone

Saxophone artist Darryl Murrill.
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Saxophone artist Darryl Murrill.

WHQR's arts reporter Demia Avery sat down with Darryl Murrill to talk about the family name, falling in love with the saxophone, and his upcoming project.

From the artist's website:

Darryl Murrill is known for his heartstring-pulling and emotionally riveting sounds that exude from his soprano, alto, and tenor saxophones. His rich depth in tonality is rooted from the church pews where he learned not only to accompany the organ and vocalists, but to sing on saxophone straight from his heart! Subsequently, Murrill’s music has been heard all over the country as his original song "Get On Up" was featured on the radio.

His musical prowess has been recognized as he has shared the stage with such artists as: Tom Browne, Marcus Anderson, Merlon Devine, and Julian Vaughn. In addition to composing on the sax, Darryl makes appearances at festivals, in wedding ceremonies, at church-related functions, private parties, and more. He delights in using his YouTube Channel, one of his many social mediums, Smooth Jazz Saxophone Lessons to inform, motivate, and enthrall his following of music enthusiasts.


Arts reporting for WHQR is made possible in part by a grant from the Arts Council of Wilmington and The Endowment.

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Demia has over 20 years of entertainment experience. She has worked in almost every facet of the entertainment industry, from radio promotions to talent coordinator, publicist, podcasting, and now to journalism.