Once to Every Heart
Mark Murphy · 2005
57 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A rich tapestry of jazz standards woven with emotive vocals and lush instrumentation, showcasing a masterful interpretation of classic love songs.
Top tracks — play these first
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I'm Through With Love — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its melancholic yet powerful delivery, highlighting Murphy's ability to convey vulnerability through jazz.
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Once to Every Heart — The title track encapsulates the album’s thematic exploration of love's complexities, showcasing Murphy’s rich vocal texture amid a lush orchestral arrangement.
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Bein' Green — Murphy's rendition of this classic transcends its original context, bringing a poignant introspection that resonates deeply with listeners, emphasizing themes of identity and acceptance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent emotional journey
- long, immersive listening sessions
- introspective late-night reflections
- rich, layered vocal textures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Once to Every Heart is Mark Murphy's first studio album in over a decade, following the 1994 release of The Art of Jazz. At this point in his career, Murphy was re-establishing himself as a prominent figure in the jazz vocal scene, showcasing his enduring artistry and emotional depth as a performer.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carmen McRae· Ella Fitzgerald· Sarah Vaughan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I'm Through With Love 7:36
- 2 When I Fall in Love / My One and Only Love 5:06
- 3 Skylark / You Don't Know What Love Is 6:21
- 4 Our Game 6:13
- 5 I Know You From Somewhere 6:40
- 6 Bein' Green 4:59
- 7 Once to Every Heart 8:41
- 8 It Never Entered My Mind 3:58
- 9 Do Nothing Till You Hear Fom Me 4:33
- 10 Love Is Here to Stay 3:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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