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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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