Mark Murphy Sings Nat King Cole & More
Mark Murphy · 1999
150 min · 34 tracks · jazz
A vibrant homage blending lush arrangements with Murphy's expressive vocals, reinterpreting jazz standards with warmth and sophistication.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- warm vocal interpretations of classics
- for leisurely afternoons
- elegant background for gatherings
- rich emotional expression throughout
- cascading melodies that invite reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
- seek contemporary production styles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1999, Mark Murphy was an established figure in jazz music, known for his unique vocal style and interpretations. 'Mark Murphy Sings Nat King Cole & More' is a continuation of his journey as a respected vocalist, following his acclaimed works in the 1980s and 1990s. This album showcases his deep appreciation for the Great American Songbook while solidifying his legacy as a bridge between traditional jazz and modern interpretations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carmen McRae· Ella Fitzgerald· Sarah Vaughan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Nature Boy / Calypso Blues 6:01
- 2 Love Letters / Serenata 3:40
- 3 Oh You Crazy Moon 3:39
- 4 'Tis Autumn 4:16
- 5 I Keep Goin' Back To Joe's 4:19
- 6 Tangerine 3:41
- 7 Never Let Me Go 3:24
- 8 These Foolish Things 4:16
- 9 Don't Let Your Eyes Go Shopping 4:14
- 10 More Than You Know 3:43
- 11 Maybe You'll Be There 4:43
- 12 Portrait Of Jennie / Ruby 5:03
- 13 Blue Gardenia 3:07
- 14 Look Out For Love 2:09
- 15 For All We know 3:30
- 16 The End Of A Love Affair 3:27
- 17 Walkin' My Baby Back Home / Breezin' Along With The Breeze 3:51
- 18 Eastern Ballad 7:17
Disc 2
- 1 Spring Friend 5:18
- 2 They 4:43
- 3 Trust In Me 6:32
- 4 Round About / It All Goes Round (Medley) 6:24
- 5 Small World 3:09
- 6 Sunday In New York 5:10
- 7 Sausalito 3:47
- 8 Barangrill 2:48
- 9 Chicken Road 3:55
- 10 Down St. Thomas Way 4:59
- 11 Jamaica (A Little Island Of Calm) 5:54
- 12 Maxine 2:40
- 13 L.A Song 5:58
- 14 D.C Farewell 2:57
- 15 Welcome Home 5:28
- 16 Return To Music 6:23
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