Lyle "Spud" Murphy was an extraordinary composer-arranger who recorded only two LP albums as a leader in the mid-1950s—despite starting his recording career in 1928. Murphy arranged for Benny Goodman in 1935 and '36 before recording as a leader in 1939 in the 78 era. He also played trombone in Charlie Barnet's band from 1939 to '41. During the pre-war y…
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