Napoleon Murphy Brock

American singer, saxophonist and flautist

Born: 23 April 1943
Country: United States
Discography: 6 albums

Biography

Napoleon Murphy Brock is a jazz musician who plays saxophone and voice. Napoleon Murphy Brock was born on 23 April 1943. The music is usually filed under jazz, rock music and rhythm and blues. The discography here lists 6 albums, from “Balls” (2002) to “Bad Doberan & Elsewhere” (2024). Honours include Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance (2008).

Napoleon Murphy Brock (born April 23, 1943) is an American singer, saxophonist and flute player who is best known for his work with Frank Zappa in the 1970s, including the albums Apostrophe ('), Roxy & Elsewhere, One Size Fits All, and Bongo Fury. He contributed notable vocal performances to the Zappa songs "Village of the Sun," "Cheepnis," and "Florentine Pogen."

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Balls 2002

After Frank First Movement 2007

S.J.S-Edition Nr. 5 Zappa spielt für Bach 2011 · Live

Bad Doberan & Elsewhere 2024

Bad Doberan & Elsewhere · Live

Zappa Spielt Für Bach

Also plays on

Albums where Napoleon Murphy Brock is credited as a sideman

1975	One Size Fits All — Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention	lead vocals
1976	Zoot Allures — Frank Zappa	saxophone, background vocals
1979	Sheik Yerbouti — Frank Zappa	vocals
1984	Them or Us — Frank Zappa	background vocals, vocals

Awards

2008 Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Napoleon Murphy Brock play?

Napoleon Murphy Brock is known for playing saxophone and voice.

When and where was Napoleon Murphy Brock born?

Napoleon Murphy Brock was born 23 April 1943.

What are Napoleon Murphy Brock's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Balls (2002), After Frank First Movement (2007), S.J.S-Edition Nr. 5 Zappa spielt für Bach (2011), Bad Doberan & Elsewhere (2024) and Bad Doberan & Elsewhere.

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