Mark Murphy (born March 14, 1932) is an American jazz singer based in New York. He is most noted for his definitive and unique vocalese and vocal improvisations with both melody and lyrics. He is the recipient of the 1996, 1997, 2000, and 2001 Down Beat magazine readers jazz poll for Best Male Vocalist of the Year and is also the recipient of six Grammy award nominations for Best Vocal Jazz Performance. He is also famous for his original lyrics to the jazz classics "Stolen Moments" and "Red Clay". From his Meet Mark Murphy (1956) to the current Never Let Me Go (2010), Murphy continues attracting audiences and admirers up to the present day.
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Mark Murphy - The Jazz House pocket legend
The American jazz singer most noted for his definitive and unique vocal improvisations.
Biography
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Links
- Official homepage at markmurphy.com
- Wikipedia article on Mark Murphy (singer)
- Last.fm page on Mark Murphy
- Discogs at discogs.com/artist/Mark Murphy
- MusicBrainz entry on Mark Murphy
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BBC Reviews
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Love Is What Stays 2007
Reviewed by Kathryn Shackleton
A luscious listen on a lonely night, but keep the razor blades well out of reach...
