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Born: December 16, 1915, Palermo, CA. Died: May 30, 1987, San Francisco, CA. Trombonist and bandleader Turk Murphy led one of the most popular bands of the San Francisco Dixieland movement. Among his sidemen through the years were trumpeters Don Kinch, Bob Short and Leon Oakley, clarinetist Bob Helm, pianist Wally Rose, Pete Clute and Ray Skjelbred and singer Pat Yankee.

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Turk Murphy has released 9+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Turk's Delight, Turk Murphy and San Francisco Jazz Band in Concert Vol.2, Turk Murphy. Explore their complete discography on this page.

Some of Turk Murphy's most popular tracks include Irish Black Bottom, St. James Infirmary, When My Sugar Walks Down The Street, By and By, The Maple Leaf Rag. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.

Born: December 16, 1915, Palermo, CA. Died: May 30, 1987, San Francisco, CA. Trombonist and bandleader Turk Murphy led one of the most popular bands of the San Francisco Dixieland movement. Amon... Read the full biography on this page.

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