Milestones (Mark Murphy)

Mark Murphy · 1961 · Thème de Miles Davis chanté en vocalese, 2 min 30

Context

Seventh track of Rah!, 2 min 30, on the theme by Miles Davis. Critics singled out this version, with "Angel Eyes" and "Doodlin'", among the highlights of the record.

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)
• Li'l Darlin' (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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