| Bridging a Gap | ||||
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| Released | 1973 | |||
| Recorded | November 20 & 21, 1972 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 36:27 | |||
| Label | Muse MR 5009 | |||
| Producer | Helen Keane, David Matthews | |||
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Bridging a Gap is an album by vocalist Mark Murphy which was recorded in 1972 and released on the Muse label. [1] [2]
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| 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]
All compositions by Mark Murphy except where noted
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