The Best of Mark Murphy: The Capitol Years

~ Release by Mark Murphy (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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1Put the Blame on Mame
producer:
Tom Morgan (producer)
alto saxophone:
Joe Maini
baritone saxophone:
Jack Nimitz (American saxophonist and clarinet player)
bass:
Joe Mondragon
drums (drum set):
Shelly Manne (US jazz drummer)
guitar:
Al Hendrickson
piano:
Jimmy Rowles
tenor saxophone:
Med Flory and Bill Perkins (jazz saxophonist)
trombone:
Bob Fitzpatrick, Lew McCreary and Frank Rosolino
trumpet:
Conte Candoli, Al Porcino, Ray Triscari and Stu Williamson
vocals:
Mark Murphy (US jazz singer)
arranger:
Bill Holman
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1960-07-05 until 1960-07-07)
recording of:
Put the Blame on Mame (Gilda)
composer:
Allan Roberts (songwriter) and Doris Fisher
2:49
2Swinging on a Star
producer:
Tom Morgan (producer)
alto saxophone:
Joe Maini
baritone saxophone:
Jack Nimitz (American saxophonist and clarinet player)
bass:
Joe Mondragon
drums (drum set):
Shelly Manne (US jazz drummer)
guitar:
Al Hendrickson
piano:
Jimmy Rowles
tenor saxophone:
Med Flory and Bill Perkins (jazz saxophonist)
trombone:
Bob Fitzpatrick, Lew McCreary and Frank Rosolino
trumpet:
Conte Candoli, Al Porcino, Ray Triscari and Stu Williamson
vocals:
Mark Murphy (US jazz singer)
arranger:
Bill Holman
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1960-07-05 until 1960-07-07)
recording of:
Swinging on a Star
lyricist:
Johnny Burke (American lyricist, 1908–1964) (in 1944)
composer:
Jimmy Van Heusen (in 1944)
publisher:
Bourne Co. (not for release label use, this is a music publisher), Burke & Van Heusen, Inc. and Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music)
part of:
The 17th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1944 winner)
2:37
3Playing the Field
producer:
Tom Morgan (producer)
alto saxophone:
Joe Maini
baritone saxophone:
Jack Nimitz (American saxophonist and clarinet player)
bass:
Joe Mondragon
drums (drum set):
Shelly Manne (US jazz drummer)
guitar:
Al Hendrickson
piano:
Jimmy Rowles
tenor saxophone:
Med Flory and Bill Perkins (jazz saxophonist)
trombone:
Bob Fitzpatrick, Lew McCreary and Frank Rosolino
trumpet:
Conte Candoli, Al Porcino, Ray Triscari and Stu Williamson
vocals:
Mark Murphy (US jazz singer)
arranger:
Bill Holman
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1960-07-05 until 1960-07-07)
recording of:
Playing the Field
lyricist and composer:
Steve Allen (US actor, musician & comedian)
2:47
4Day In - Day Out
producer:
Tom Morgan (Bluegrass bass player)
bass:
Joe Mondragon
drums (drum set):
Mel Lewis (American jazz drummer)
piano:
Jimmy Rowles
tenor saxophone:
Bill Holman and Richie Kamuca
trumpet:
Conte Candoli and Pete Candoli
vocals:
Mark Murphy (US jazz singer)
conductor:
Bill Holman
arranger:
Bill Holman
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1958-12-01 until 1958-12-15)
recording of:
Day In, Day Out
lyricist:
Johnny Mercer (in 1939)
composer:
Rube Bloom (American songwriter, pianist and vocalist) (in 1939)
publisher:
Bregman, Vocco & Conn, Inc.
4:00
5This Could Be the Start of Something
producer:
Tom Morgan (Bluegrass bass player)
bass:
Joe Mondragon
drums (drum set):
Mel Lewis (American jazz drummer)
piano:
Jimmy Rowles
tenor saxophone:
Bill Holman and Richie Kamuca
trumpet:
Conte Candoli and Pete Candoli
vocals:
Mark Murphy (US jazz singer)
conductor:
Bill Holman
arranger:
Bill Holman
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1958-12-01 until 1958-12-15)
recording of:
This Could Be the Start of Something Big
lyricist:
Steve Allen (US actor, musician & comedian)
composer:
Steve Allen (US actor, musician & comedian) (in 1956)
publisher:
Meadowlane Music, Inc.
3:42
6I Didn't Know About You
producer:
Tom Morgan (producer)
alto saxophone:
Joe Maini
baritone saxophone:
Jack Nimitz (American saxophonist and clarinet player)
bass:
Joe Mondragon
drums (drum set):
Shelly Manne (US jazz drummer)
guitar:
Al Hendrickson
piano:
Jimmy Rowles
tenor saxophone:
Med Flory and Bill Perkins (jazz saxophonist)
trombone:
Bob Fitzpatrick, Lew McCreary and Frank Rosolino
trumpet:
Conte Candoli, Al Porcino, Ray Triscari and Stu Williamson
vocals:
Mark Murphy (US jazz singer)
arranger:
Bill Holman
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1960-07-05 until 1960-07-07)
recording of:
I Didn’t Know About You
lyricist:
Bob Russell (US songwriter/lyricist Sidney Keith “Bob” Russell) (in 1944)
composer:
Duke Ellington (US composer, pianist & jazz bandleader) (in 1944)
is based on:
Sentimental Lady
3:22
7Blacksmith Blues
producer:
Tom Morgan (producer)
vocals:
Mark Murphy (US jazz singer)
arranger:
Bill Holman
recording of:
The Blacksmith Blues (1951 song)
lyricist and composer:
Jack Holmes (composer, arranger)
is based on:
Happy Pay-Off Day
2:10
8Kansas City
producer:
Tom Morgan (producer)
bass:
Joe Mondragon
drums (drum set):
Stan Levey
guitar:
Bob Gibbons
piano:
Jimmy Rowles
tenor saxophone:
Bill Holman
trumpet:
Conte Candoli and Pete Candoli
vocals:
Mark Murphy (US jazz singer)
conductor:
Bill Holman
arranger:
Bill Holman
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1959-08-24 until 1959-08-28)
recording of:
Kansas City (aka “K.C. Loving”)
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber (in 1952)
composer:
Mike Stoller (in 1952)
publisher:
EMI Music Ltd., Jerry Leiber Music, Mike Stoller Music (ASCAP), Peter Maurice Music Co. Ltd. and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
2:42
9Wishing (Will Make It So)
producer:
Tom Morgan (producer)
bass:
Joe Mondragon
drums (drum set):
Shelly Manne (US jazz drummer)
piano:
Jimmy Rowles
vocals:
Mark Murphy (US jazz singer)
arranger:
Bill Holman
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1960-07-05 until 1960-07-07)
recording of:
Wishing (Will Make It So)
lyricist and composer:
Buddy DeSylva
3:19
10As Long as I Live
producer:
Tom Morgan (producer)
bass:
Joe Mondragon
drums (drum set):
Shelly Manne (US jazz drummer)
piano:
Jimmy Rowles
vocals:
Mark Murphy (US jazz singer)
arranger:
Bill Holman
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1960-07-05 until 1960-07-07)
recording of:
As Long as I Live
lyricist:
Ted Koehler (in 1934)
composer:
Harold Arlen (in 1934)
publisher:
Arko Music Corp.
1:48
11Witchcraft
producer:
Tom Morgan (producer)
baritone saxophone:
Bill Holman
bass:
Joe Mondragon
drums (drum set):
Mel Lewis (American jazz drummer)
guitar:
Bob Gibbons
percussion and vibraphone:
Larry Bunker
piano:
Jimmy Rowles
trumpet:
Conte Candoli and Pete Candoli
background vocals:
The Jud Conlon Singers
vocals:
Mark Murphy (US jazz singer)
conductor:
Bill Holman
arranger:
Bill Holman
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1959-08)
recording of:
Witchcraft
lyricist:
Carolyn Leigh
composer:
Cy Coleman
publisher:
Morley Music Co. Inc., Notable Music, Sony/ATV Songs LLC and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
3:37
12I Only Have Eyes for You
producer:
Tom Morgan (producer)
bass:
Joe Mondragon
drums (drum set):
Mel Lewis (American jazz drummer)
guitar:
Bob Gibbons
percussion and vibraphone:
Larry Bunker
piano:
Jimmy Rowles
trumpet:
Conte Candoli and Lee Katzman
vocals:
Mark Murphy (US jazz singer)
conductor:
Bill Holman
arranger:
Bill Holman
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1959-08-24 until 1959-08-28)
recording of:
I Only Have Eyes for You
lyricist:
Al Dubin
composer:
Harry Warren (US composer and lyricist)
publisher:
B. Feldman & Co. (publisher active since the 1910s), B. Feldman & Co. Ltd. (publisher est. 1946), B. Feldman Ltd., EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), Remick Music Corp., Warner Bros. Inc. (not for release label use!), ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
part of:
42nd Street (full musical)
part of:
Dames (film)
part of:
Twins (1988)
3:03
13That Old Black Magic
producer:
Tom Morgan (Bluegrass bass player)
alto saxophone and flute:
Ronnie Lang
bass:
Joe Mondragon
drums (drum set):
Mel Lewis (American jazz drummer)
piano:
Jimmy Rowles
tenor saxophone:
Richie Kamuca
trombone:
Dick Kenney
trumpet:
Lee Katzman, Al Porcino and Stu Williamson
vocals:
Mark Murphy (US jazz singer)
conductor:
Bill Holman
arranger:
Bill Holman
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1958-12-01 until 1958-12-15)
recording of:
That Old Black Magic
lyricist:
Johnny Mercer (in 1942)
composer:
Harold Arlen (in 1942)
publisher:
Famous Chappell and Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody)
part of:
The 16th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
2:09
14Cheek to Cheek
producer:
Tom Morgan (Bluegrass bass player)
alto saxophone and flute:
Ronnie Lang
bass:
Joe Mondragon
drums (drum set):
Mel Lewis (American jazz drummer)
piano:
Jimmy Rowles
tenor saxophone:
Richie Kamuca
trombone:
Dick Kenney
trumpet:
Lee Katzman, Al Porcino and Stu Williamson
vocals:
Mark Murphy (US jazz singer)
conductor:
Bill Holman
arranger:
Bill Holman
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1958-12-01 until 1958-12-15)
recording of:
Cheek to Cheek (from “Top Hat”)
lyricist and composer:
Irving Berlin (in 1935)
publisher:
Irving Berlin (England) Music Ltd., Irving Berlin Music Company, Irving Berlin Music Corp., シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
part of:
Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1935 nominee)
part of:
Top Hat (1935 film)
3:15
15Jersey Bounce
producer:
Tom Morgan (Bluegrass bass player)
alto saxophone and flute:
Ronnie Lang
bass:
Joe Mondragon
drums (drum set):
Mel Lewis (American jazz drummer)
piano:
Jimmy Rowles
tenor saxophone:
Richie Kamuca
trombone:
Dick Kenney
trumpet:
Lee Katzman, Al Porcino and Stu Williamson
vocals:
Mark Murphy (US jazz singer)
conductor:
Bill Holman
arranger:
Bill Holman
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1958-12-01 until 1958-12-15)
recording of:
Jersey Bounce
lyricist:
Robert B. Wright
composer:
Tiny Bradshaw, Edward Johnson (US songwriter) and Bobby Plater
1:52
16Sweet Georgia Brown
producer:
Tom Morgan (Bluegrass bass player)
alto saxophone and flute:
Ronnie Lang
bass:
Joe Mondragon
drums (drum set):
Mel Lewis (American jazz drummer)
piano:
Jimmy Rowles
tenor saxophone:
Richie Kamuca
trombone:
Dick Kenney
trumpet:
Lee Katzman, Al Porcino and Stu Williamson
vocals:
Mark Murphy (US jazz singer)
conductor:
Bill Holman
arranger:
Bill Holman
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1958-12-01 until 1958-12-15)
recording of:
Sweet Georgia Brown
lyricist:
Kenneth Casey (in 1925)
composer:
Ben Bernie (in 1925) and Maceo Pinkard (in 1925)
publisher:
Francis Day (publisher), Remick Music Corp. and Warner Bros. Music (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23)
2:31
17Lucky in Love
producer:
Tom Morgan (Bluegrass bass player)
alto saxophone and flute:
Ronnie Lang
bass:
Joe Mondragon
drums (drum set):
Mel Lewis (American jazz drummer)
piano:
Jimmy Rowles
tenor saxophone:
Richie Kamuca
trombone:
Dick Kenney
trumpet:
Lee Katzman, Al Porcino and Stu Williamson
vocals:
Mark Murphy (US jazz singer)
conductor:
Bill Holman
arranger:
Bill Holman
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1958-12-01 until 1958-12-15)
recording of:
Lucky in Love (Good News)
writer:
Lew Brown, Buddy DeSylva and Ray Henderson
part of:
Good News (1947 film)
1:00
18Hit the Road to Dreamland
producer:
Tom Morgan (Bluegrass bass player)
alto saxophone and flute:
Ronnie Lang
bass:
Joe Mondragon
drums (drum set):
Mel Lewis (American jazz drummer)
piano:
Jimmy Rowles
tenor saxophone:
Richie Kamuca
trombone:
Dick Kenney
trumpet:
Lee Katzman, Al Porcino and Stu Williamson
vocals:
Mark Murphy (US jazz singer)
conductor:
Bill Holman
arranger:
Bill Holman
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1958-12-01 until 1958-12-15)
recording of:
Hit the Road to Dreamland
lyricist:
Johnny Mercer
composer:
Harold Arlen
publisher:
Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody)
2:42

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Release

liner notes and producer:James Gavin
copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)