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It has been said that "Music is an international languageEveryone can not sing or play a musical instrument, however, everyone has a story to tell.in the form of a book, a prayer, poetry , singing in the shower, or the brutal reality of the street lifehome life and the homeless….The limits of my language are the limits of my world.virtual and reality.Lend me your ear and I promise to return it filled with truth and Joy .
Like so many of the great black American vocalist, Henry, is known to many others around the world by various names, names such as, "The Breeze", Smokey, Teddy, Yogi, Uncle Bub, Unc, Slick, The Don, Don Enrique, Don Enrico, Henri, Papi Chulo, Just to name a few.
He was born in Charleston, SC, to Clara Murray, who also plays the piano and the late Henry Murray, Sr. One brother, Robert, who also played trumpet: four sisters, Charlotte, Jennie, Betty and Ida. Henry played the trumpet at Bonds-Wilson High School, North Charleston and Benedict College, Columbia in South Carolina. He worked as a musician at the local taverns to aide with paying for his education, along with a two-year music scholarship and a work study program at Benedict College where he majored in music to attain a B.A. Degree.
Being in the right place at the right time, unfortunately never happened, so "Between Us," you, me and the light post, he took it upon himself to present himself to you.
He never said "I DO" in the traditional sense and he'll never say "He Won't." He says, and I Quote, "I was and still am forever dedicated and married to the music, so Blame Me, I have no apologies."
There were many local musical groups in Charleston, SC, that he respected and they influenced his talents as a musician, songwriter, and singer over the years. He often reminisces about Lonnie Hamilton III and the Diplomats. Special thanks to Lonnie Hamilton, who taught him to understand music and play the trumpet during his high school years.
The Port City All Stars Band, Carleen and the Groovers: Who later became St. Claire and the midnight Groovers, The Abe White Affair, Morris Lee, the late Johnny King and the Electrict Icebox band and Al Gathers childhood musician friend, now deceased all contributed a very important part in shaping the direction in Henry's musicianship and music writting ability.
He was blessed to have an opportunity to perform musically along side some of the best musicians and witnessed live many jamming sessions at the now defunct Club Jamaica in North Charleston, SC, Liberty Park
Also, a very special thanks to his forever friend who awarded his first recording contract, The late Mr. Bennie Hudgins, CEO/WATERSIDE RECORDS in Chesapeake, VA, to whom he dedicates this project toThe Dream is not yet completed.Special Thanks to his best friend David Leornard Brooks who played and still do, the keyboard who now lives in Maryland.Thanks to his niece, Mavis Poole on vocals remix of "Sweet Lovin"
and Susan Wright who responded to the call when Henry needed another professional female vocalist to express great story telling and vocals on the latest body of work.
Last but not least Thanks to a great friend of HENRY MURRAY MUSIC that mixed and mastered the project," Between Us", and " Feel the BreezEscape" Chebon Littlefield. "
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