Kerouac, Then and Now
Mark Murphy · 1989
47 min · 9 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of jazz vocals and improvisational flair, weaving through classic standards with a modern sensibility.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- improvisational flair and spontaneity
- vibrant late-night listening experience
- reflective moments of nostalgia
- engaging medleys with seamless transitions
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced, upbeat tracks
- seek straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1989, 'Kerouac, Then and Now' is Mark Murphy's exploration of jazz standards after his significant contributions to the genre in the 1960s and 70s. This album showcases his refined vocal style and interpretive prowess, marking a period where he began to delve deeper into thematic storytelling through music. It reflects a mature phase in his career as he continued to influence the jazz scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carmen McRae· Ella Fitzgerald· Sarah Vaughan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blood Count 4:59
- 2 Medley: Eddie Jefferson / Take the "A" Train 8:23
- 3 Ask Me Now 3:42
- 4 San Francisco 2:15
- 5 Lazy Afternoon 4:59
- 6 If You Could See Me Now 6:50
- 7 November in the Snow 5:04
- 8 Lord Buckley 3:16
- 9 Medley: The Night We Called It a Day / There's No You 7:39
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