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Mark II (Mark Murphy album)

Mark Murphy · 1974

38 min · 10 tracks · jazz

A vibrant blend of jazz-inflected melodies and soulful vocal improvisations that resonates with emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • soulful vocal improvisations
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • playful rhythms and melodies
  • vibrant emotional expressions
  • easy listening for casual moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy, immersive albums
  • seek intense, high-energy experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1974, Mark Murphy was an established jazz vocalist known for his innovative style. 'Mark II' followed the successful 'Midnight Mood' and marked a period where he began to further explore contemporary themes within his jazz framework, showcasing his evolution as an artist.
Stylistic neighbors
Carmen McRae· Ella Fitzgerald· Sarah Vaughan

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Chicken Road 5:46
  • 2 Too Much Love 3:29
  • 3 The Unfaithful Servant 2:51
  • 4 Lookin' For Another Pure Love 2:51
  • 5 Barangrill 3:38
  • 6 Triad 4:12
  • 7 They 3:37
  • 8 Sleeping 3:36
  • 9 Lemme Blues 5:40
  • 10 Truckin' 2:47

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