March 14, 1932 – October 22, 2015

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Mark Howe Murphy was born on March 14, 1932, in Syracuse, New York.

Murphy began playing piano as a child and joined his brother’s jazz dance band as a singer when he was a teenager.

At Syracuse University, Murphy studied music and drama.

In 1954, Murphy moved to New York City, where he met producer Mitt Gabler. His career was jump-started by his first album, “Meet Mark Murphy” in 1956.

Murphy received 6 Grammy nominations for Best Vocal Jazz Performance.

Here is his lovely rendition of “God Bless the Child.”

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