Li'l Darlin' (Mark Murphy)

Mark Murphy · 1961 · Thème de Neal Hefti avec paroles de Jon Hendricks

Context

Tenth track of the album, 5 min 01, a theme by Neal Hefti with lyrics by Jon Hendricks. It is one of the longest tracks on the record, with arrangements by Ernie Wilkins.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Vocal jazz, scat, vocalese. Among the origins and influences of Vocal jazz, scat, vocalese: Classic blues (women singers), Swing, big bands, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's).

By the same artist

• Angel Eyes (1961)
• Out of This World (1961)
• Milestones (Mark Murphy) (1961)
• On Green Dolphin Street (Mark Murphy) (1961)
• Stolen Moments (Mark Murphy) (1978)

Sources

• EN: Rah (Mark Murphy album)

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