Bridging a Gap is an album by vocalist Mark Murphy which was recorded in 1972 and released on the Muse label.[1][2]

Bridging a Gap
Studio album by Mark Murphy
Released	1973
Recorded	November 20 & 21, 1972
Genre	Jazz
Length	36:27
Label	Muse MR 5009
Producer	Helen Keane, David Matthews
Mark Murphy chronology
This Must Be Earth (1969) Bridging a Gap (1973) Mark II (1974)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]

The AllMusic review by Ron Wynn stated: "The celebrated bop, ballads, standards, and scat vocalist sings with customary verve, clarity, and confidence, backed by a combo featuring Mike and Randy Brecker, Ron Carter, and more."[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Mark Murphy except where noted

1. "Come and Get Me" – 3:37
2. "Sausalito" – 3:42
3. "She's Gone" – 2:50
4. "Steamroller" (James Taylor) – 3:14
5. "We Could Be Flying" (Michel Colombier) – 3:39
6. "Sunday in New York" (Peter Nero, Carroll Coates) – 5:08
7. "Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good to You" (Andy Razaf, Don Redman) – 3:01
8. "No More" (Tutti Camarata, Bob Russell) – 3:12
9. "As Time Goes By" (Herman Hupfeld) – 3:01
10. "I'm Glad There Is You" (Jimmy Dorsey, Paul Mertz) – 5:03

Personnel

• Mark Murphy – vocals
• Randy Brecker – trumpet
• Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone
• Sam Brown – guitar
• Pat Rebillot – piano, organ
• Ron Carter – bass
• Jimmy Madison (tracks 1 & 3–5) – drums, percussion

References