Turk Murphy

Turk Murphy Turk Murphy American jazz trombonist and band leader (1915–1987) Melvin Edward Alton "Turk" Murphy (December 16, 1915 – May 30, 1987)[1] was an American trombonist and bandleader, who played traditional and Dixieland jazz. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Turk Murphy Background information Birth name Melvin Edward Alton Murphy Born (1915-12-16)December 16, 1915 Palermo, California, U.S. Died May 30, 1987(1987-05-30) (aged 71) San Francisco, California, U.S. Genres Traditional jazz, Dixieland jazz Occupation(s) Musician, singer, bandleader Instrument Trombone Labels Verve Close Turk Murphy Lane in San Francisco Biography He was born in Palermo, California, United States.[1] Murphy served in the Navy during World War II, during which he played and recorded with Lu Watters and Bunk Johnson.[1] In…

GENRES: Jazz, Trombone