- Born
- 14 March 1932
Syracuse - Died
- 22 October 2015
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- United States
- Active
- 1956–
- Record labels
- Verve Records
- Discography
- 48 albums
Biography
Mark Murphy was a jazz musician who played voice. Mark Murphy was born on 14 March 1932 in Syracuse and died on 22 October 2015 in Lillian Booth Actors Home. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Verve Records. The discography here lists 48 albums, from “Mark Murphy's Hip Parade” (1960) to “Live at Club 43: April 23, 1966” (2026).
Mark Howe Murphy (March 14, 1932 – October 22, 2015) 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. 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".
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Mark Murphy is credited as a sideman
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Mark Murphy play?
Mark Murphy is known for playing voice.
When and where was Mark Murphy born?
Mark Murphy was born 14 March 1932 in Syracuse.
What are Mark Murphy's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Mark Murphy's Hip Parade (1960), Playing The Field (1960), Rah (1961), That's How I Love the Blues! (1963) and A Swingin’, Singin’ Affair (1964).
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