Mark Murphy · Orchestra Conducted & Arranged by Bill Holman (2 LP on 1 CD)
  • Capitol ST-1177
    Capitol ST-1177
  • Capitol ST-1299
    Capitol ST-1299
  • Mark Murphy
    Mark Murphy

Mark Murphy

Mark Murphy · Orchestra Conducted & Arranged by Bill Holman (2 LP on 1 CD)

Fresh Sound Records

Personnel:
Mark Murphy (vcl), Pete Candoli, Conte Candoli, Stu Williamson, Al Porcino, Lee Katzman (tp), Dick Kenny (tb), Ronny Lang (as), Bill Holman, Richie Kamuca (ts, bs), Jimmy Rowles (p), Larry Bunker (vib, perc), Bobby Gibbons (g), Joe Mondragon (b), Stan Levey, Mel Lewis (d)

Reference: FSRCD 608

Bar code: 8427328606080

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Here is Mark Murphy a swinging singer in a sparkling compilation of two long unavailable, rare vocal milestones he recorded in the late Fifties, backed by groups featuring the cream of West Coast jazzmen. The superb musical accompaniments came from the pen of the great Bill Holman, one of the finest arrangers and orchestrators in jazz; each of his settings, crisp, refreshing and tasteful, are matched by the overall performance of the different bands and by the talent of one of the finest singers ever to grace the jazz scene.

Here, this truly original young singer presents his distinctive interpretations of evergreen standards and masterful renditions of hit pop songs that bring to light, in his unique way, the basic elements of what it is to be Hip.



01. This Could Be the Start of Something (Steve Allen) 3:40
02. Day In - Day Out (Bloom-Mercer) 3:57
03. The Lady Is a Tramp (Rodgers-Hart) 3:10
04. Mighty Like a Rose (Traditional) 2:29
05. Falling in Love with Love (Rodgers-Hart) 2:41
06. Just in Time (Styne-Comden-Green) 3:01
07. Medley: 16:40
-That Old Black Magic (Arlen-Mercer)
-Cheek to Cheek (Irving Berlin)
-Jersey Bounce (Plater-Bradshaw-Johnson-Wright)
-Sweet Georgia Brown (Bernie-Pinkard-Casey)
-Lucky in Love (DeSylva-Brown-Henderson)
-Hit the Road to Dreamland (Arlen-Mercer)
-For Me and My Gal (Meyer-Leslie-Goetz)
08. Its Not for Me to Say ( Allen-Stillman) 2:30
09. Send for Me (Ollie Jones) 3:00
10. All the Way (Van Heusen-Cahn) 2:50
11. Kansas City (Leiber-Stoller) 2:41
12. Personality (Burke-Van Heusen) 2:42
13. Venus (Ed Marshall) 3:02
14. I Only Have Eyes for You (Warren-Dubin) 3:02
15. Lonesome Town (Baker Knight) 2:25
16. Firefly (Coleman-Leigh) 2:28
17. Catch a Falling Star (Vance-Pockriss) 2:46
18. Come to Me (Allen-Hayes) 2:19
19. Witchcraft (Coleman-Leigh) 3:36

Album details

Original LP sources:
Tracks #1-7, from the Capitol 12" album "This Could Be The Start of Something" (ST-1177)
Tracks #8-19, from the Capitol 12" album "Mark Murphy's Hip Parade" (ST-1299)

Personnel on tracks #1-6:
Conte Candoli, Pete Candoli (tp), Bill Holman (ts), Jimmy Rowles (p), Bobby Gibbons (g), Joe Mondragon (b), Mel Lewis (d).

Personnel on track #7:
Stu Williamson, Al Porcino, Lee Katzman (tp), Dick Kenny (tb), Ronnie Lang (as), Richie Kamuca (ts), Jimmy Rowles (p), Bobby Gibbons (g), Joe Mondragon (b), Mel Lewis (d), Carlos Mejia (conga).

Both sessions recorded at Capitol Studios, Hollywood, California, 1958

Personnel on tracks #8-11:
Pete Candoli, Conte Candoli (tp), Bill Holman (ts), Jimmy Rowles (p), Bobby Gibbons (g), Joe Mondragon (b), Stan Levey (d).
Recorded at Capitol Studios, Hollywood, California, August 24, 1959

Personnel on tracks #12-15:
Lee Katzman, Conte Candoli (tp), Jimmy Rowles (p), Larry Bunker (vib, perc), Bobby Gibbons (g), Joe Mondragon (b), Mel Lewis (d).
Recorded at Capitol Studios, Hollywood, California, August 26, 1959

Personnel on tracks #16-19:
Pete Candoli, Conte Candoli (tp & perc on #18), Bill Holman (bs on #19), Jimmy Rowles (p), Larry Bunker (vib, perc), Bobby Gibbons (g), Joe Mondragon (b), Mel Lewis (d).
Recorded at Capitol Studios, Hollywood, California, o August 28, 1959

Liner notes by Bill Holman & Peggy Lee
Original recordings produced by Tom Morgan.
This CD compilation produced by Jordi Pujol

Stereo · 24-Bit Digitally Remastered
Blue Moon Producciones Discograficas S.L.

Press reviews

"The talent for singing is one of lifes finest gifts and about Mark, personally, it can be said that he appreciates that gift and works diligently to uphold what is good in the old and bring out the new. He phrases at times like a horn; and a horn with a modern sound. As the expression goes, you might say, He blows and hes attractive, single"

—Peggy Lee (Taken from the original liner notes)


-This Could Be The Start of Something

"Mark Murphy's first album was originally put out by Capitol. Backed by various West Coast all-stars (including trumpeters Conte and Pete Candoli, either Bill Holman or Richie Kamuca on tenor, and a rhythm section headed by pianist Jimmy Rowles), Murphy sings well, if conventionally. The 13 standards include six concise songs (such as "The Lady Is a Tramp" and "Falling in Love with Love") while the second part of the album is a lengthy medley. Bill Holman provided the swinging arrangements. A good start to a major career."

-Hip Parade

"The third of Mark Murphy's three Capitol LPs (all of which have been long out of print) features the singer performing six songs apiece with a big band arranged by Bill Holman and a trio. Murphy is swinging, already displaying an individual voice although the renditions are generally brief. Highlights include "Put the Blame on Mame," "Swinging on a Star," "Honeysuckle Rose" and "As Long As I Live."

Both by Scott Yanow -All Music Guide

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