Mark Murphy Live ACT 1 - NEVER BEFORE SEEN (JAZZ BAKERY 2006)

[@kristinajakovljevic7761]

I was incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to study vocal jazz at KUG Graz, Austria in Mr. Murphy's class! Mark was a masterfull singer, a wonderful professor to young singers and a true gentleman! Mark Murphy was and IS the true jazz singer!

[@baguaboy11]

We miss Mark so sorely .. he was the best of male singers and a beautiful soul

[@VocalVisions]

I was at that performance. Mark was always the best - very underrated in the world at large. One of the best singers, improvisers, and interpreters. I hope more people listen to his work.

[@davidgeorge8226]

I was fortunate enough to see him perform in NYC. The whole night was goosebumps!

[@giaimant8619]

This video is gold❤ Thank you

[@user-tn8bu5gm3b]

I have a funny story about Mark. He was swimming in a pond in Ontario. He jumped into the water and his wig floated to the top. We all had a good laugh and so did he. He also said “Life is short, eat dessert first “. He was also very sweet to our son when he was about 10 years old and they bumped into each other at the men’s washroom at one of Mark’s shows. Our son still remembers it to this day. It tells you something about the man’s kindness and sweetness off stage as well as on. We all miss you here in Canada. R.I.P. Lovely man.

[@tommysinatra21]

I think I was there that night. Mark was a good friend.

[@vivianokon7256]

Simply one of the best and a true innovator. I saw him at the Jazz Cafe and everybody turned up to pay homage. I am not sure his work with Herb Geller will be surpassed, super tight!

[@raymondkb2nzo788]

He was absolutely amazing

[@busterjumper1]

Misha on piano. Fabulous with the gorgeous Mr Murphy. How we miss you Mark!

[@diegozep1]

That voice at that age, its amazing

[@DouglasH523]

I saw Mark only once, at the Iridium in NYC, around this time. He was masterful. He was also very approachable. I was with my daughter and we spent some time chatting with him. I’ve been a fan since my college days so that was a thrill. I agree with others who commented that some of his best music was made very late in his life, taking nothing away from all the great music he made earlier. What a talent!

[@doctorjake]

I was fortunate enough to be a friend of his. I was at this show. Fantastic! Thank you for the memories. I miss him greatly and regularly introduce him to young jazz players.

[@antonioghiotti857]

Me too!!!! When he was in Italy i went to some of his concerts. After many times, before the show, from behind the curtain he was looking for me in the audience and waving his hand "afterwards, shall we have dinner together?"....Steve Grossman was also on sax that night....

[@videsvision]

What privilege! I send you a hug from Argentina.

[@cedricbreitling]

Mark has always been in a league of his own, a true vocal genius, one of a kind. And what about the pianist Misha, truly a new coming star!

[@TheMadamfee1234]

Beautiful, Kind of heart and so interesting not just the voice, the knowledge is Wonderful. My breath is takin away. My father is a jazz trombonist, really excellent, I'm an old ballerina. I heard every note. Jazz is like Ballet, it demands excellence and passion. That's why Mark will live forever and so will my Daddy. X

[@lydiacerciello7729]

I knew him for a short time in Milford PA. Extraordinary person. Smooth, beautiful voice.

[@natesmith5444]

That pianist! WOW! Mark is always a gem!

[@videsvision]

An incredible jazz singer..., one of the best.

[@paulwaring7215]

It's not often I'm lost for words. But this geezer fu*#in still blows me away..

[@lilaammons7298]

I was a big fan, starting in the late 1970s while a student at U of Michigan. So much great music during that period and he was always a favorite. Still is. And am still inspired by him..

[@cnegrad]

Outstanding; thanks so much for this!

[@bryanalfonso5700]

Amazing! He just kept getting better with age. Soulful in his seventies. Perhaps a couple litmus tests for great jazz musicians are that their studio recordings are great and somehow their live performances are even better. Mark passed the tests.

[@DaveG-j4t]

Murphy on St. Pats eve - Perfect. This was a great show. I saw Mark a few times, just a great soulful voice and definitely a unique one of a kind artist.

[@paulwarren3832]

Never got to see Mark live. One of my biggest regrets. Love his voice and the way he breathes life into the old classics. His rendition of Evolution and I've Got You Under My Skin is fantastic. Thank you for uploading this gem.

[@williampregeant4244]

I saw Mark only once, in Boston around 1986. Stellar. I still listen to him a lot. Thanks for the great post!!!!!

[@andys4960]

I was lucky enough to be at this performance and have never forgotten its impact as my first Mark Murphy gig. What an incredible jazz legend. Thank you so much for publishing this rare gem.

[@SevenBates]

You were there?? What a gift.

[@brucerighter5539]

An audio magazine recommended "Kerouac: Then & Now" years ago, and I was hooked. He played a free show at Cambier Park in Naples, Florida 15? years ago, and despite a cold and a pickup band, he gave a memorable performance. Thanks for uploading this show.

[@williampregeant4244]

Both Keouac albums are PRIMO!!! "Bloodcount" is for the ages. "You've Proven Your Point" kills me every time!

[@patrizio411]

He's the best jazz singer in the world j know him in fantastic concert in jazz club in milan j spoke with him j have 40 record of him, rest in peace

[@Cathomatic1]

yah, I was a friend too! LOVE me some Mark! :) xoxoxo thanks Dave! Weren't you at a workshop at my house with him? :)

[@larissaroberts4510]

just discovering this great man of jazz!

[@TheBianchi76]

I need those lyrics..........anybody

[@clevershot2471]

Thanks so much Dave.........miss Mark

[@dianetaber1229]

No one better.

[@murphy625]

Wow! Thank you so much. Superb!!

[@fernandotontini3025]

Thank You!

[@David-by8ev]

Many THX for uploading the concert - much appreciated!!!

[@juliamoscardini]

Thank you for uploading this videooooo!

[@fernandoiturburu3718]

Thank you, Sir!

[@keithhansen4891]

Wish I could have been there!

[@cnegrad]

Dave, Is there a studio version of the very first song? If so, can you point me to it? Many thanks!

[@Dave_Hepler]

Heard Mark at Chicago jazz festival- couple decades ago- dig Stolen Moments version ( the best)

[@keithhansen4891]

Wow!

[@eddysvault7603]

Fantastic video, thanks for sharing!

[@thaddd5186]

3:31 HE DID THE LICK!!!

[@antonioghiotti857]

iS IT POSSIBLE TO GET THE TRACK LIST OF THIS PERFORMANCE? THANKS IN ADVANCE!!

[@KitCotter]

Ditto... anyone know what 3rd song called (sounds Portugese... "voce", etc)

[@brianruskin9241]

I had the opportunity of meeting this guy way back in the mid 60's when he came to South Africa. While he certainly has a fine voice, sadly I remember him as a sarcastic and quite unpleasant person with a wildly inflated opinion of his own ability as a musician.

[@kevinroberts7701]

He was a friend of mine, and I found the opposite. His abilities as a musician (he was also a pianist) were superb as well.

[@JK-ky1md]

Ayan Rand would have respect for him.....