Rock trio Wooten, Murphy, and Clark host virtual listening party for the release of their rock opera, “A Man of Fortune” at Virtual listening party via the band’s Bandcamp

Austin-based musicians Jeff Clark, Darin Murphy and Brian Wooten announce the official release of their latest project as Wooten, Murphy, and Clark, the rock opera “A Man of Fortune,” slated to be released Friday, Oct. 17. “A Man of Fortune” is a decades-long labor of love that ties together three distinct, legendary careers. After 50 years, the opera about the life of lead character Max Million, a famous rockstar confronting life, love and mortality, finally saw completion last September and will be officially released this October with interludes and dialogue interspersed throughout. Together, Jeff Clark, Brian Wooten and Darin Murphy fuse decades of friendship, musical mastery, and storytelling to bring “A Man of Fortune” to life. Wooten, Murphy, and Clark will be hosting a virtual listening party for the rock opera via the band’s Bandcamp on Monday, Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. CST. For more information on Wooten, Murphy, and Clark, please see here, and follow the band on Facebook and YouTube.

The songs in “A Man of Fortune” came together gradually over the last half a century, some sparked by Clark’s illnesses, others through bursts of lyrical or instrumental inspiration. The opera was tracked over multiple years with contributions from an ensemble of seasoned musicians, including John Spittle (drums), Michael Medina (bass, percussion), Sid Hagan (vocals, mastering), and keyboardists Brent McCollough and Dennis Patton. The album encompasses many styles and genres, reflecting the span of time and musicians dedicated to its release.