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Mark Murphy at Cornelia Street Cafe |
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Written by Ronaldo Oregano
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Tuesday, 27 June 2006 |
On Satrurday July 15th the Cornelia Street
Cafe in Greenwich Village presents the premier jazz vocalist Mark Murphy as part of the Gnu Vox series.
Mark Murphy is to jazz singing what Bobby Fisher is to chess.' Jazz
journalist Dan Morgenstern writes, 'I can't help relishing his sure and
swinging time, his musical and ever-inventive phrasing and that certain
quality of sound and feeling combined with time and taste that to me
spells jazz.'
Murphy is 'a hipster's hipster,' writes the New York Post. Jazziz
magazine concurs, 'he is one of the true remaining jazz hipsters of our
time.' 'Mark has devoted a long career to singing the hippest music
with the best musicians,' states Leonard Feather. 'Consider the company
he has kept on records. In the '60s, Clark Terry, Dick Hyman, Roger
Kellaway. In the '70s, David Sanborn and the Brecker Brothers. In the
'80s, Frank Morgan, Richie Cole and the Azymuth Trio. Consider the
jazzmen to whose instrumental works he has composed and sung lyrics:
Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Pat Metheny, Charlie Parker, McCoy Tyner,
Charles Mingus, Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter.'
A six-time Grammy nominee, Mark Murphy has enjoyed a prolific 40-year
recording career, with over 40 releases to date. He has recorded for
such prestigious major labels as RCA, Decca, and Capitol as well as
reputable indepents Riverside, Muse, HighNote, Audiophile, and Fontana.
His original lyrics to 'Stolen Moments,' 'Red Clay' and more are known
the world over. His innovative projects range from the work of Nat
'King' Cole to Jack Kerouac to Ivan Lins to Eddie Jefferson. Stereo
Review dubs Mark 'one of the major artists of our age.' Mark Murphy is
a jazz singer. 'For decades the question 'What exactly is a jazz
singer' 'has had two easy answers, Betty Carter. And Mark Murphy.'
writes the New York Post. 'He is arguably the best male jazz singer in
the business,' declares Rex Reed.
Mark Murphy was the Downbeat Readers Poll winner for Best Male Jazz
Vocalist in the years 1996, 1997, 2000 and 2001. He continues to tour
internationally year round, appearing at festivals, concerts, in the
best jazz clubs and on television programs throughout the U.S., Europe,
Australia and Japan. He is one of the most important, and yes, hippest,
jazz vocalists of our time. His secret? 'There's a party goin' on in
Mark's head,' declares fan Liza Minelli, 'and I want to go to it!
Mark's latest release, "Once In Every Heart" (Verve/Universal Jazz) is
a collaboration with Germany´s most susccessful trumpet player
and producer Till Brönner. Thom Yurek, from allmusic.com says, "It
is a collection of torch songs and ballads showcasing the subtle side
of Murphy's gift and in essence offering an aural glimpse of its
totality. Ultimately, this is Murphy's finest recording in over a
decade, and should be embraced by anyone with a remote interest in
great singers, and by those who are deeply attached to ballads or torch
tomes. This is essential listening. Four (out of five) stars."
Guitarist Jack Wilkins has
been a part of the New York jazz scene for more than four decades. His
flawless technique and imaginative chordal approach have inspired
collaborations with Chet Baker, Sarah Vaughan, Bob Brookmeyer, Buddy
Rich among many others. A native of Brooklyn, Jack began playing guitar
at age thirteen. His mentors included Johnny Smith, Django Reinhardt,
Charlie Christian, Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Bill Evans, Clifford Brown
and Freddie Hubbard.
Showas are at 9:00PM & 10:30PM at Cornelia Street Cafe,
29 Cornelia Street, New York ( 212-989-9319) between
West 4th and Bleecker Streets, Greenwich Village 1,9 Subway to Sheridan
Square; A, C, E, B, D, F to West 4th St. www.corneliastreetcafe.com
Visit Mark Murhpy's website at
www.markmurphy.com for more information.
Other shows in the series this week include:
Thu Jul 13
GNU VOX: PETER ELDRIDGE GROUP
(Peter Eldridge, vocals & piano; Keith Ganz, guitar; Matt Aronoff,
bass; Robin Khemani, drums)
Peter Eldridge combines all facets of his musical talents into an
eclectic mix of performing, recording, composing, producing and
teaching. He has released three solo recordings - his latest CD of
originals, "Decorum" is a brilliant combination of Peter’s
singer/songwriter and jazz sensibilities. His previous recordings are
“Fool No More” and “Stranger in Town.” Peter is also a member of the
Grammy award-winning vocal group New York Voices, which Peter
co-founded with Darmon Meader. Peter has worked with a diverse and
legendary group of artists, among them Bobby McFerrin, Nancy Wilson,
David Byrne, Jonatha Brooke, George Benson, Patti Austin, the Roches,
Betty Buckley, Joshua Redman, Ivan Lins, Michael Brecker, Eddie Gomez,
Christian McBride, Jon Hendricks, Linda Eder, and Bill Charlap.
“‘Busy Being Blue’ has music and lyrics the Gershwins would have been
proud to write . . . . his lyrics on a par with Johnny Mercer’s.” - All
About Jazz
8:30PM Cover $10
www.petereldridge.com
Fri Jul 14
GNU VOX: JO LAWRY
(Jo Lawry, vocals; James Shipp, vibraphone; Matt Clohesy, bass; Anthony
Pinciotti)
Australian-born singer Jo Lawry brings her unique blend of virtuosity,
passion, and personality to songs and nonsongs from a variety of styles
and traditions. On this night she will be performing the music of
Sting, Fats Waller, and Egberto Gistmonti; Sir Paul's music will be
paraded through northeastern Brazil, and the Sahara will be traversed
with Manilow in tow.
9:00PM & 10:30 PM |
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