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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.
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Oct 26, 2015 · Mark Murphy, an iconoclastic jazz vocalist who drew inspiration from such varied sources as the sound of his hometown factory whistle and the words of the Beat novelist Jack Kerouac, died on...
Aug 25, 2021 · Learn about the life and career of Mark Murphy, a jazz singer who defied conventions and genres with his creative and hip style. Discover his best albums, from blues to bossa nova, with examples and analysis.
Aug 25, 2021 · Jazz musician Mark Murphy's bio, concert & touring information, albums, reviews, videos, photos and more.
Oct 24, 2015 · Mark Murphy, a daringly original jazz singer whose unchained improvisational style made him a cult favorite and a powerful influence on a generation of younger performers, died Oct. 22 at a ...
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Oct 22, 2015 · ENGLEWOOD, N.J. (AP) – Legendary jazz vocalist Mark Murphy has died in New Jersey after a lengthy illness that kept him from performing since 2012. He was 83. Manager Jean-Pierre Leduc says...
American jazz singer Mark Murphy has passed away at the age of 83. While he could make a convincing traditional crooner when he wants to, Murphy spent his entire career distancing from mainstream music as an innovator and fearless risk-taker.
