The Best of Mark Murphy: The Capitol Years
Mark Murphy · 1997
49 min · 18 tracks · jazz
A vibrant collection of jazz standards delivered with Mark Murphy's distinctive vocal flair and rhythmic sophistication.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful rhythms for lively gatherings
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- nostalgic vibes with smooth delivery
- danceable tunes for social moments
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer lengthy, introspective compositions
- seek deep, complex narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1997, this album serves as a retrospective of Mark Murphy's work during his tenure with Capitol Records from the late 1950s to the mid-1960s. At this point, Murphy was enjoying a resurgence in popularity, solidifying his status as a key figure in vocal jazz. This compilation highlights his evolution as an artist through some of his most beloved tracks.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carmen McRae· Ella Fitzgerald· Sarah Vaughan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Put the Blame on Mame 2:49
- 2 Swinging on a Star 2:37
- 3 Playing the Field 2:47
- 4 Day In - Day Out 4:00
- 5 This Could Be the Start of Something 3:42
- 6 I Didn't Know About You 3:22
- 7 Blacksmith Blues 2:10
- 8 Kansas City 2:42
- 9 Wishing (Will Make It So) 3:19
- 10 As Long as I Live 1:48
- 11 Witchcraft 3:37
- 12 I Only Have Eyes for You 3:03
- 13 That Old Black Magic 2:09
- 14 Cheek to Cheek 3:15
- 15 Jersey Bounce 1:52
- 16 Sweet Georgia Brown 2:31
- 17 Lucky in Love 1:00
- 18 Hit the Road to Dreamland 2:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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