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Just Jazz

Mark Murphy · 1993

76 min · 10 tracks · jazz

Intimate vocal jazz meets intricate arrangements, showcasing Mark Murphy's rich timbre and improvisational prowess.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate late-night listening experience
  • improvisational depth and nuance
  • simmering emotional explorations
  • patient unfolding of melodies

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced entertainment
  • prefer upbeat party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1993, Mark Murphy had established himself as a significant figure in jazz, with 'Just Jazz' being his first release after a five-year hiatus. This album marked a return to the forefront of the jazz scene following his celebrated works in the late 1980s, reestablishing his unique vocal style and artistry.
Stylistic neighbors
Carmen McRae· Ella Fitzgerald· Sarah Vaughan

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Stolen Moments 13:16
  • 2 Parker´s Mood 5:38
  • 3 Along Came Betty 8:57
  • 4 Vera Cruz 11:27
  • 5 Bolero de Sata 5:16
  • 6 Going to Chicago 4:47
  • 7 Charleston Alley 2:26
  • 8 I Remember Clifford 3:55
  • 9 Prism 14:51
  • 10 Body and Soul 5:44

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