Vintage Jazz Singer Rose Murphy Pianist Signed Photo Chee Chee "Busy Line" 1952

Description: Check out our store under the "Movies Music Entertainment" category for similar items and save on shipping! Estate sale find, original vintage Jazz Singer Rose Murphy Pianist Signed Autograph Photo "Busy Line" 1952. Rose Murphy (1913-1989) was an American jazz pianist and singer, famous for the song "Busy Line" and her unique vocal style. Described by All Music's Scott Yanow as having "a unique place in music history", Murphy was known as "the chee chee girl" because of her habit of singing "chee chee" in many of her numbers. She was also known as "the girl with the pale pink voice". Murphy began her musical career in the late 1930s, playing intermission piano for such performers as Count Basie, and became popular in the United States and United Kingdom in the late 1940s. She is best known for her high-pitched singing style, which incorporated scat singing, giggling, and percussive sound effects. "Busy Line", one of her most well-known songs, made use of perhaps her most famous vocal sound effect: the 'brrp, brrrp' of a telephone ring. Princess Margaret became a fan after "Busy Line" became a hit in England. She attended Murphy's concerts in London, imitated her while playing the piano and sang "Busy Line" at parties. From the 1950s to the 1980s, Murphy continued to play at many of the top clubs in New York, such as the Cookery, Michael's Pub and Upstairs At the Downstairs. She was normally accompanied by bassist Slam Stewart or Morris Edwards. These were interspersed with engagements in London and tours of Europe. The item measures approximately 7" X 9.25", approximate shipping weight 4 ounces. PLEASE SEE DESCRIPTION AND PHOTOS FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS - The item appears to be in overall Fair to Good Minus used condition, signs of wear, creases, fading, tears, chipping, sunning and age toning, soiling, stains, writing, no odors, please see images. (C1C9-311)

Price: 38.02 USD

Location: Bakersfield, California

End Time: 2025-01-02T19:46:10.000Z

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