Mark Murphy News

The daughter of English and Trinidadian parents, New York-based lyricist, composer and award-winning vocalist, Tessa Souter's individual style of jazz is as exotically beautiful as it is absolutely unique, evoking Spain, North Africa and the Middle East. 'Centered by the sheer skill and vocal artistry with which she imbues everything she sings ... at once unassumingly virtuosic and uncontrivedly emotional, the Souter voice is quite simply one of the most attractive sounds in contemporary vocal jazz.' [Chris Parker, Jazz Vortex]

The music of Mickey Leonard, composer and arranger cherished by the cabaret and jazz communities was presented by Karen Oberlin at the Metropolitan Room on January 22, 2011. The evening was hosted by David Hadju and Mr. Leonard's music was sung & played by a bevy of the music worlds finest. The event will also take place on February 10, at 9:30 hosted by Rex Reed. Mickey Leoanrd has written some of the most beloved standards of the Great American Songbook, such as 'Why Did I Choose You?' and 'I'm All Smiles' with lyrics by Herb Martin. He has also written with lyricists Carolyn Leigh and Marshall Barer to name a few, and he has arranged and conducted for the legendary jazz pianist Bill Evans and many others. His songs have been recorded by Barbra Streisand, Barbara Cook, Marvin Gaye, Shirley Horn, Mabel Mercer, Nancy Lamott, Joe Williams, George Shearing, Andy Williams and the list goes on.........Performers in these events will include: Joyce Breach Barbara Brussell, Ellen Bullinger, Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano, Maud Hixson, Tanya Holt, Mickey Leonard, Pamela Luss, Marissa Mulder, Mark Murphy, Mark Nadler, Karen Oberlin, Rex Reed, Jane Scheckter, Sandy Stewart,KT Sullivan, Warren Vache, Jon Weber and special surprise guests.

The Nightlife Awards -- a unique awards show with no acceptance speeches (just pure entertainment provided by the winners and special guest stars) has been hailed by The New York Times as 'The equivalent of The Tony Awards for New York Nightlife.'

The Audrey Silver Quartet will play at the Miles Cafe Saturday. February 5th.

Lampkin Music Group is proud to present critically acclaimed jazz singer, Spider Saloff, in a special Valentine's Eve dinner concert 'My Funny Valentine' on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 5 p.m. at the Palais Royale at the Morris Performing Arts Center. Dinner starts at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 and available by calling 574-235-9190 or online at www.morriscenter.org.

Building on the momentum of a successful autumn that featured heralded new commissions and daring Los Angeles premieres in both the theater and gallery, today REDCAT Executive Director Mark Murphy and Gallery Director/Curator Clara Kim announce the second half of REDCAT's eighth season.

National Jazz Museum in Harlem December Schedule

National Jazz Museum in Harlem December Schedule

Nationally acclaimed vocalist Spider Saloff will make a rare appearance in South Bend for this elegant and romantic evening at the Palais Royal. Saloff will present a priceless collection of songs about love, many from the Great American Songbook as well as some lesser known material. She will also interject her own special brand of humor into the performance with antidotes about the songs and love itself!

Silver's....voice is like pure sterling. Her phrasing is exquisite, her clarity and enunciation on par with the great Jo Stafford and her breath control - a talent so often, and so wrongfully, overlooked - rivals Sinatra's." Christopher Loudon, JazzTimes.com

Silver's....voice is like pure sterling. Her phrasing is exquisite, her clarity and enunciation on par with the great Jo Stafford and her breath control - a talent so often, and so wrongfully, overlooked - rivals Sinatra's." Christopher Loudon, JazzTimes.com

Silver's....voice is like pure sterling. Her phrasing is exquisite, her clarity and enunciation on par with the great Jo Stafford and her breath control - a talent so often, and so wrongfully, overlooked - rivals Sinatra's." Christopher Loudon, JazzTimes.com

The new Broadway play LOMBARDI, starring Dan Lauria as the legendary Hall of Fame football coach Vince Lombardi and Judith Light as his wife Marie, opened last night, October 21 at the Circle in the Square Theatre, (50th, west of Broadway) and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the opening night arrivals!.

The new Broadway play LOMBARDI, starring Dan Lauria as the legendary Hall of Fame football coach Vince Lombardi and Judith Light as his wife Marie, opens Thursday October 21 at the Circle in the Square Theatre, (50th, west of Broadway).

Silver's....voice is like pure sterling. Her phrasing is exquisite, her clarity and enunciation on par with the great Jo Stafford and her breath control - a talent so often, and so wrongfully, overlooked - rivals Sinatra's." Christopher Loudon, JazzTimes.com

'Assassins' is the odd story about 9 individuals who over time have attempted to assassinate the President of the United States. The show explores the inner motives of each assassin.

'Assassins' is the odd story about 9 individuals who over time have attempted to assassinate the President of the United States. The show explores the inner motives of each assassin.

'Assassins' is the odd story about 9 individuals who over time have attempted to assassinate the President of the United States. The show explores the inner motives of each assassin. Eventually, each individual must confront the fact that committing the ultimate crime failed to assuage their personal problems.

Audrey Silver Quartet at The Kitano. Silver's....voice is like pure sterling. Her phrasing is exquisite, her clarity and enunciation on par with the great Jo Stafford and her breath control - a talent so often, and so wrongfully, overlooked - rivals Sinatra's.'

Audrey Silver Quartet at The Kitano. Silver's....voice is like pure sterling. Her phrasing is exquisite, her clarity and enunciation on par with the great Jo Stafford and her breath control - a talent so often, and so wrongfully, overlooked - rivals Sinatra's.'