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Mark Murphy

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The following is based on the book This is Hip: the Life of Mark Murphy by {{m: Peter Jones = 58082}} (Equinox Publishing, 2018). All rights reserved. In the opinion of many, {{m: Mark Murphy = 9692}} was the greatest jazz singer who ever lived. Quite a statement, but one that can be made to stand up pretty well in court. There have, of course, been more successful jazz singers; certainly more popular jazz singers. But not one of them has possessed the sheer range of abilities that Murphy was blessed with. He had a natural “instrument” at his disposal, a rich, masculine tone that could shape any jazz standard as beautifully as you were ever likely to hear it

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Article: Profile

The Continuing Evolution of Kurt Elling

Read "The Continuing Evolution of Kurt Elling" reviewed by Mathew Bahl


"I feel like at this point in my career I don't have to prove that I can do fifteen different things to greater or lesser degrees of expertise." Kurt Elling is discussing the genesis of his latest record, Flirting With Twilight. “I've made these roller coaster rides every time," says the Chicago-based jazz singer ...

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The Jazz Education of Ian Shaw

Read "The Jazz Education of Ian Shaw" reviewed by Mathew Bahl


A few notable exceptions aside, great jazz musicians are not born; they are created. Most young musicians start by absorbing the work of important influences and then, through practice and live performance, decide what to keep, what to modify and what to discard. Ultimately, originality is less a byproduct of inspiration and more the end result ...

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Article: Album Review

Audible Spirits: Audible Spirits

Read "Audible Spirits" reviewed by Mark Corroto


Audible Spirits is not your father's or for that matter your grandmother's book of standards. Vibraphonist Matt Moran, trombonist Curtis Hasselbring, and vocalist Sarah Elizabeth Charles reinvent, reinterpret, and definitely reimagine eight classic jazz compositions. For a living jazz musician of any age, there is a book of songs that is de rigueur in jazz education. ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

New Releases Plus Summer Birthday Shoutouts To Lyricist Dorothy Fields, Mavis Staples, Akua Dixon, Hey Rim Jeon & More

Read "New Releases Plus Summer Birthday Shoutouts To Lyricist Dorothy Fields, Mavis Staples, Akua Dixon, Hey Rim Jeon & More" reviewed by Mary Foster Conklin


This broadcast includes new releases from Benny Benack III, Nanny Assis, Daryll Dobson and Heidi Martin, plus birthday shoutouts to lyricist Dorothy Fields, ((Hey Rim Jeon}}, Lauren Sevian, Akua Dixon, Gayelynn McKinney, Lauren Lee, Mavis Staples and Carol Morgan, among others. Thanks for listening and please support the artists you hear by seeing them live and ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

New Releases, Birthday Celebrations For Peggy Lee, Rosemary Clooney, Miles Davis & More

Read "New Releases, Birthday Celebrations For Peggy Lee, Rosemary Clooney, Miles Davis & More" reviewed by Mary Foster Conklin


This broadcast includes new releases from Gretchen Parlato & Lionel Loueke, Walter Bishop Jr., Ellie Martin, Edward Simon, The JM Jazz World Orchestra, plus birthday shoutouts to Peggy Lee, Yoko Miwa, Caity Gyorgy, Rosemary Clooney, Nadje Noordhuis and Miles Davis among others. Thanks for listening and please support the artists you hear by seeing them live ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Matt Mitchell, Mark Murphy, Gregg Bendian and Others

Read "Matt Mitchell, Mark Murphy, Gregg Bendian and Others" reviewed by Jerome Wilson


This show features out-there music from Matt Mitchell and Janel Leppin, elastic vocals from Mark Murphy and June Tyson, and a tribute to comics creator Jack Kirby from percussionist Gregg Bendian. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air ...

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Guadalupe Raventos

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Guadalupe Raventos is a renowned jazz singer known for her unique style. She embarked on her career in the 90s and has released six albums to date, showcasing her artistic evolution and creative prowess. Spending a significant portion of her journey in the vibrant jazz scene of New York, Raventos received support and mentorship from esteemed icons of the genre, Mark Murphy and Sheila Jordan.

As a mezzo-soprano, she possesses a wide and flexible vocal range that allows her to traverse musical landscapes with ease. What sets her apart is not only her technical virtuosity but also her playful spirit and boundless improvisational freedom when delving into scat singing. When she harmoniously engages her voice as an instrument in dialogue with fellow musicians, a captivating interplay ensues, creating an enchanting atmosphere that resonates with audiences.

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Article: Jazz in Long Form

The Vocal Music of Charles Mingus

Read "The Vocal Music of Charles Mingus" reviewed by Ellen Johnson


Part 1 | Part 2 Part ICharles Mingus is not typically the first name that comes to mind when discussing jazz vocal repertoire, but perhaps it should be. Since the 1940s, Mingus wrote songs in collaboration with other musicians and even penned his own lyrics. His oeuvre encompasses popular songs of the era as ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

New Releases Plus A Celebration Of Octogenarian Women Of Jazz

Read "New Releases Plus A Celebration Of Octogenarian Women Of Jazz" reviewed by Mary Foster Conklin


This broadcast includes new releases from vocalists Susan Krebs, Tracey Yarad, Hailey Brinnel and Lizzie Thomas, with singles from drummer Cecilia Sanchietti and harpist Brandee Younger, plus birthday shoutouts to Jessica Williams, Nat King Cole, Berta Moreno, Queen of the Organ Shirley Scott, Michele Rosewoman and Mark Murphy, among others. Also a preview of a special ...


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