Turk Murphy - Turk Murphy's Frisco Jazz Band (Live) (2016) [Hi-Res]

American trombonist Turk Murphy counts as one of the prime movers in the West Coast resurgence of Dixieland jazz in the late 1930’s; Murphy’s brand of traditional jazz remained popular until his death in 1987. Hs band played concerts and festivals throughout the world, was featured along with Dizzy Gillespie, Earl Hines and Ella Fitzgerald at the inauguration of New York’s Louis Armstrong Stadium, and played Carnegie Hall. Recorded live at the ‘73 Heidelberg Jazz Festival, the band’s free-flowing, relaxed two-beat feel combines the best of the New Orleans and Chicago styles. The use of tuba instead of bass leans towards Dixie, as does the intricate ensemble play, yet there are also brilliant solo passages, reminiscent of Chicago jazz of the 1920’s. An infectious rendition of King Oliver’s Dr. Jazz, a vintage version of Jelly Roll Morton’s The Pearls, the swinging, down-home feel on St. James Infirmary, and a rambunctious Panama are among the album’s classic gems. Leon Oakley’s cornet and Pete Clute’s piano stand out throughout. Music geared for traditional jazz lovers and those yearning for some ‘good-time’ music – as the audience’s joyous response to band’s play attests.

„Turk Murphy's Frisco Jazz Band Live! album for sale by Turk Murphy was released on the Verve label. Trombonist Turk Murphy's Frisco Jazz Band was having an upsurge of popularity in the early '70s. Turk Murphy's Frisco Jazz Band Live! buy CD music This version of the band (featuring cornetist Leon Oakley, clarinetist Bob Helm and pianist Pete Clute) was well documented and a particularly strong ensemble group. Their album, recorded in Europe at the 1973 Heidelberg Jazz Festival, will be hard to find, but contains some fine performances. Turk Murphy's Frisco Jazz Band Live! songs The 11 songs range from a few famous tunes (including "Dr. Turk Murphy's Frisco Jazz Band Live! album for sale Jazz," "St. Turk Murphy's Frisco Jazz Band Live! CD music James Infirmary" and "Panama") and tunes from the books of King Oliver and Jelly Roll Morton to "Big Bear Stomp" and "50 Miles of Elbowroom." (Scott Yanow)

Turk Murphy's Frisco Jazz Band

Recorded live at the 1973 Heidelberg Jazz Festival

Digitally remastered