Murray Low

Murray Low is a Lecturer in the Department of Music at Stanford University, specializing in Jazz Piano and Afro-Latin Jazz. With over 40 years of professional experience, he is renowned for his contributions to Latin Jazz, Salsa, and Afro-Cuban music. He has received four Grammy nominations and multiple accolades, including finalist recognition in the Latin Jazz Corner’s International Pianist of the Year.

Education: B.S., University of California, Berkeley. Performances include collaborations with artists like Arturo Sandoval, Tito Puente, and Poncho Sanchez, with over 100 recorded works. He has been a guest lecturer at Indiana University, University of Iowa, University of Wisconsin, UC Berkeley, San Francisco State University, and San José State University. Additionally, he served as Artist-In-Residence at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center’s education program.

Research interests focus on the intersection of jazz with Latin American musical traditions, emphasizing rhythmic complexity and cultural fusion. His performances and recordings span global venues and festivals, showcasing his versatility in multiple jazz idioms.

Teaching and mentorship are central to his career, with a focus on ensemble performance and jazz pedagogy. His work with the John Santos’s Machete Ensemble and the Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet highlights his commitment to preserving and evolving Latin jazz traditions.