Bridging a Gap


Bridging a Gap is an album by vocalist Mark Murphy which was recorded in 1972 and released on the Muse label.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Ron Wynn stated: "The celebrated bop, ballads, standards, and scat vocalist sings with customary verve, clarity, and confidence, backed by a combo featuring Mike and Randy Brecker, Ron Carter, and more."
Reviewing for DownBeat, Robert Rusch assigned the album 4 stars. Rusch stated: "Good music, enjoyable, fine singing, but with the lack of good male jazz vocal records, why bridge a gap between jazz and pop, especially when this is constantly being done and over done"? He said Murphy was "Unknown, unrecognized, yet for those who have seen him 'in person,' I feel unforgettable".

Track listing

All compositions by Mark Murphy except where noted
  1. "Come and Get Me" – 3:37
  2. "Sausalito" – 3:42
  3. "She's Gone" – 2:50
  4. "Steamroller" – 3:14
  5. "We Could Be Flying" – 3:39
  6. "Sunday in New York" – 5:08
  7. "Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good to You" – 3:01
  8. "No More" – 3:12
  9. "As Time Goes By" – 3:01
  10. "I'm Glad There Is You" – 5:03

    Personnel

  • Mark Murphy – vocals
  • Randy Brecker – trumpet
  • Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone
  • Sam Brown – guitar
  • Pat Rebillot – piano, organ
  • Ron Carter – bass
  • Jimmy Madison – drums, percussion