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Last Jam at Murphy's

Murphy's Place, a celebrated local jazz club, closed its doors after one final jam on Tuesday. CLICK ON ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL PHOTO, START SLIDE SHOW.

Clifford Murphy signs autographs for patrons during closing night at Murphy's Place. In background is friend Jim Young, center, and longtime patron Kevin Washington, of Toledo.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Clifford Murphy signs autographs for patrons during closing night at Murphy's Place. In background is friend Jim Young, center, and ... THE BLADE/LORI KING

Clifford Murphy signs an autograph for Sara Stevens during closing night at Murphy's Place. In center is his friend Jim Young.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Clifford Murphy signs an autograph for Sara Stevens during closing night at Murphy's Place. In center is his friend Jim ... THE BLADE/LORI KING

Clifford Murphy poses with Murphy's bartender Christine Neal during closing night at Murphy's Place. Neal, who took a quick break for this photo, worked for Murphy for 14 years.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Clifford Murphy poses with Murphy's bartender Christine Neal during closing night at Murphy's Place. Neal, who took a quick break ... THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Singer Basil Sanchez, in hat, writes a note while listening to the jam session during closing night at Murphy's Place. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Ramona Collins sings during closing night at Murphy's Place. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Ramona Collins applauds young musicians jamming during closing night at Murphy's Place. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Bill Maxwell, left, listens to piano player Glen Tucker, of Ann Arbor, during closing night at Murphy's Place. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The Murphy's crowd is elbow to elbow during closing night at Murphy's Place. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo John O'Leary holds the glass that held the last shot of vodka in the house, during closing night at Murphy's Place. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Murphy's Place closed for good after Tuesday night's jam session. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Last Jam at Murphy's

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