Stolen Moments (Mark Murphy)
Context
Mark Murphy set his own lyrics to Oliver Nelson's theme and made it his signature song. Recorded in San Francisco on June 1, 1978, with alto saxophonist Richie Cole on arrangements by Mitch Farber, the album finds the singer, according to Scott Yanow, "at the peak of his powers."
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).