Mark Murphy
American singer (1932-2015) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 83
Mark Howe Murphy was an American jazz singer based at various times in New York City, Los Angeles, London, and San Francisco. He recorded 51 albums under his own name during his lifetime and was principally known for his innovative vocal improvisations.
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Till Brönner Produced Once to Every Heart (2005)- Orrin Keepnews Produced Rah and That's How I Love the Blues!
- Helen Keane Produced Bridging a Gap and Mark Murphy Sings
Frank Sinatra Duets: When the World Was Young (1950)
Bing Crosby Duets: When the World Was Young (1950)
Eartha Kitt Duets: When the World Was Young (1950)
Nat King Cole Duets: When the World Was Young (1950)
Peggy Lee Duets: When the World Was Young (1950)
Dinah Shore Duets: When the World Was Young (1950)
Julie London Duets: When the World Was Young (1950)
Polly Bergen Duets: When the World Was Young (1950)
Art Farmer Duets: September Ballads (1988)
Larry Coryell Duets: September Ballads (1988)
Mel Tormé Duets: When the World Was Young (1950)
Eydie Gormé Duets: When the World Was Young (1950)
June Christy Duets: When the World Was Young (1950)- Blossom Dearie Duets: When the World Was Young (1950)
Jane Morgan Duets: When the World Was Young (1950)
Mabel Mercer Duets: When the World Was Young (1950)
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About this person
He was the recipient of the 1996, 1997, 2000, and 2001 Down Beat magazine readers' jazz poll for Best Male Vocalist and was also nominated five times for the Grammy Award for Best Vocal Jazz Performance. He wrote lyrics to the jazz tunes "Stolen Moments" and "Red Clay".
