Mark Murphy

Mark Murphy (born 1932) is an American jazz singer based in New York. He is most noted for his definitive and unique vocalese and vocal improvisations with both melody and lyrics. He is the recipient of the 1996, 1997, 2000, and 2001 Down Beat magazine readers jazz poll for Best Male Vocalist of the Year and is also the recipient of six Grammy award nominations for Best Vocal Jazz Performance. He is also famous for his original lyrics to the jazz classics Stolen Moments and Red Clay. Beginning in 1956 with his first album, Meet Mark Murphy, his latest release, Once to Every Heart (2005) continues the music and singing legend that is Mark Murphy.