Special Announcements

Jazz Singers Mark Murphy / George Carroll
Concert, Awards Presentation

Event: Jazz concert, lifetime achievement award for world renowned vocalist Mark Murphy

When: Feb. 13, 2011

Place:Trinity Presbyterian Church
4365 SR#776 (Englewood Rd) South Venice, FL.
Download the awards presentation flyer for the event.

Time: 5 PM

Beneficiaries

Trinity Presbyterian Church, Charlotte County Jazz Society (CCJS)

Sponsor: The Jazz Foundation Of America will sponsor and present main award to Mr. Murphy

Other sponsors: TBA

Presenting organization: Award will be presented by the prestigious "Jazz Foundation Of America"

Tickets:
Early ticket sales helps George Carroll immensely in getting corp. sponsorship monies which are flowing in nicely. Tickets are $25 each sent to: George Carroll 742 Birdsong Ln Sara, Fl 34242. The money is held in a Wachovia escrow acct and refunded if event doesn't occur.

Download the awards presentation flyer for the event.

Mr. Murphy is widely regarded as one of the most important vocalists in the annals of jazz. He began his recording career in 1956 on the Decca label. Over the past seven decades he has released more than 60 albums and CDs, six of which have earned Grammy nominations. He has performed all over the world and has a loyal following second to none. Some of his ardent supports include Liza Minelli; her late mother, Judy Garland; Ella Fitzgerald, who referred to Mr. Murphy as "my equal"; Clint Eastwood; acclaimed critic Leonard Feather; vocal stars Peggy Lee, the late Shirley Horn, Sheila Jordan, Diana Krall among many others.

Mr. Murphy was discovered by Sammy Davis Jr. who helped him land his first record contract and introduced him to Steve Allen. During Allen's tenure on NBC's Steve Allen Show, Mr. Murphy was one of four "house singers" along with Johnny Mathis and Steve Lawrence and Edye Gorme. "The others stayed with pop music, but I chose jazz," Mr. Murphy explained. His first big hit was Allen's "Everything's Coming Up Roses." He also had the first vocal treatment of "Fly Me To The Moon."

Mr. Murphy has performed in virtually every important concert hall in the world. He is often referred to as the "singers' singer." Lee Muziker, pianist for pop icon Tony Bennett, said of a recent performance, "How he can still do what he does is amazing. At 78, he sounds like he is 45." Mr. Murphy continues to travel internationally and has two CDs scheduled for release this year. He also has been the subject of several DVD biographies.

Mr Murphy will be accompanied by world renowned jazz pianist Mike Renzi. He will also perform a set with Mr.Carroll, accompanied by an outstanding quintet featuring some of the top jazz performers in the Southeast. Mr. Carroll also will perform a set with his acclaimed 18-piece orchestra. Mr. Carroll began his career as a vocalist, composer and bandleader in his native Boston. His "Boston Creme" big band showcased future superstar performers.

In past years, superstars like composer-jazz pianist Alan Broadbent, reedman Greg Abate and jazz guitarist John Abercrombie have also worked in small group settings with George. Since relocating to Florida more than 15 years ago, Mr.Carroll has released 20 CDs and performed with top jazz musicians and pops orchestras at headline events from Sarasota to Boston as well as the western United States.

Some of his supporters include legendary composers and arrangers Sammy Nestico, Frank Mantooth (RIP), Legendary jazz singer Mark Murphy, et al..

For more information, contact Mr. Carroll at 941-586-8110 or by email moonboy22@verizon.net publicist Mike Mersch at 941-730-6765 or mcmersch1213@verizon.net.