Living Room (Mark Murphy album) cover

Living Room (Mark Murphy album)

Mark Murphy · 1985

38 min · 9 tracks · jazz

A cozy blend of jazz standards and original compositions showcasing Murphy's warm vocals and improvisational flair.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • cozy evening listening experience
  • improvisational moments to savor
  • intimate gatherings with friends
  • reflective solo moments
  • warm vocal performances throughout

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer instant gratification music

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Living Room' was released in 1985, Mark Murphy was already an established figure in jazz, having gained recognition since the late 1950s. This album arrived as his career was entering a prolific phase, following the release of several notable works in the 1970s and early 1980s that solidified his reputation as an innovative vocalist.
Stylistic neighbors
Carmen McRae· Ella Fitzgerald· Sarah Vaughan

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Living Room 5:30
  • 2 Our Love Rolls On 4:07
  • 3 L.A. Song Cycle 5:55
  • 4 There’ll Be Some Changes Made 3:35
  • 5 Ain’t Nobody Here but Us Chickens 5:22
  • 6 Misty / Midnight Sun 5:56
  • 7 Charleston Alley 2:39
  • 8 Full Moon 2:42
  • 9 Maxine 2:35

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata