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Turk MurphyTurk Murphy Turk Murphy American jazz trombonist, band leader (1915–1987) Melvin Edward Alton "Turk" Murphy (December 16, 1915 – May 30, 1987)[3] was an American trombonist and bandleader, who played traditional and Dixieland jazz. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Turk Murphy Background information Born Melvin Edward Alton Murphy (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 Occupations Musician, singer, bandleader Instrument Trombone Labels Good Time Jazz[1] Verve Atlantic GHB Stomp Off MPS Merrymakers Columbia Roulette RCA[2] Close Turk Murphy Lane in San Francisco Early life He was born on December 16, 1915, in Palermo, California, United States.[3] Murphy was a stutterer, but not when singing or… (Source: Wikipedia)
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