The Latin Porter
Mark Murphy · 2000
66 min · 9 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of jazz and Latin rhythms, showcasing rich vocals over intricate arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Get a Kick Out of You — This track opens the album with an energetic arrangement that highlights Murphy's vocal prowess and sets the tone for the Latin-inspired themes throughout.
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I've Got You Under My Skin — Murphy reinterprets this classic with a Latin twist, blending smooth vocals with rhythmic instrumentation that showcases his ability to infuse new life into familiar standards.
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Dream Dancing — This track exemplifies the lush arrangements and harmonies present on the album, allowing Murphy's voice to shine amidst intricate musical textures.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends jazz and Latin styles effectively, showcasing strong vocals and arrangements but lacks broader impact.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a lively arrangement that features syncopated rhythms and brass sections, setting a vibrant tone.
- Each track incorporates intricate vocal phrasing that interacts dynamically with the instrumental backing, often leading to call-and-response moments.
- The final track diverges from the rest by introducing experimental soundscapes, creating a contrast to the preceding traditional jazz and Latin fusion.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant rhythms for lively gatherings
- extended tracks for deep immersion
- improvisational flair in vocal delivery
- romantic ambiance for intimate settings
Maybe skip if you
- dislike lengthy, exploratory pieces
- seek immediate, punchy satisfaction
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2000, The Latin Porter came at a time when Mark Murphy was exploring new musical territories after a long career in jazz. This album followed his earlier works, reflecting a continued evolution in his sound as he delved into Latin influences, which marked a significant phase in his artistic journey.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carmen McRae· Ella Fitzgerald· Sarah Vaughan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Get a Kick Out of You 9:37
- 2 In the Still of the Night 7:30
- 3 Dream Dancing 7:14
- 4 Get Out of Town 5:41
- 5 Looking at You 6:09
- 6 I've Got You Under My Skin 4:32
- 7 All of You 9:41
- 8 Everything I Love 8:32
- 9 Experimental 7:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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