Mark Murphy

Mark Murphy – The Singing M! (Remastered) (1956/2022)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:15:14 minutes | 1,26 GB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © RevOla

Of course, when we talk about great male jazz singers, most of us think of the classic names: Billy Eckstine, Ray Charles, Joe Williams, Jon Hendricks, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, Johnny Hartman and many would add Frank Sinatra, who could swing better than most, if he wanted. So what a coincidence that all these names can be found in our extensive jazz catalog!
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Mark Murphy – Rah! (1961/2019)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 37:44 minutes | 383 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © RevOla

Mark Howe Murphy was an American jazz singer based at various times in New York City, Los Angeles, London, and San Francisco. He recorded 47 albums under his own name during his lifetime and was principally known for his innovative vocal improvisations. “Rah” is his 1961 studio album, arranged by Ernie Wilkins. This was Murphy’s first Riverside Records album, and he is supported by an orchestra including such luminaries as Bill Evans, Wynton Kelly, Urbie Green, Ernie Royal, Clark Terry and Jimmy Cobb.

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Mark Murphy – Midnight Mood (1968/2015)
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 37:04 minutes | 374 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Master, Official Digital Download – Source: HighResAudio | Artwork: Front cover | © MPS

Alltime favorite vocal jazz and by far Mark Murphy‘s best album. Contains “Sconsolato” & “Why and how”. Mark Murphy turns 80 years young this year. He is famous for his soaring instrument and his distinctive vocal improvisations, with melody and lyrics.

He was a recipient of the Down Beat magazine readers jazz poll for Best Male Vocalist in 1996, 1997, 2000, and 2001. Notably Mark has received six Grammy nominations for Best Vocal Jazz Performance. Among his best known nominated recordings are “Stolen Moments” – Muse Records, “September Ballads” – Milestone Records and “Song for the Geese” – RCA Records.

Mark’s original lyrics to Oliver Nelson’s, “Stolen Moments” and Freddie Hubbards’ standard, “Red Clay” live on through vocal jazz programs all over the world today. From “Meet Mark Murphy” (1956) to the 2010 recording titled, “Never Let Me Go”, Murphy continues attracting audiences and fans around the world.

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