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Kurt Elling

voc, *1967 US, Chicago
Singer / Composer of Jazz

Kurt Elling (born November 2, 1967) is an American jazz vocalist, composer, lyricist and vocalese performer. Born in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in Rockford, Elling first became interested in music through his father, who was Kapellmeister at a Lutheran church. Growing up, Elling sang in choirs and played various musical instruments, but was not exposed to jazz until he attended Gustavus Adolphus College. Elling enrolled in graduate school at the University of Chicago Divinity School, but left school one credit short of a master's degree to pursue a career as a jazz vocalist.

     
Genres
  • Jazz
  • Dance
  • Blues
Popular Tracks   
Moonlight Serenade on Flirting With Twilight by Kurt Elling
La Vie En Rose on Passion World by Kurt Elling
A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall (feat. Branford Marsalis & Jeff "Tain" Watts) on The Questions by Kurt Elling
Blame It On My Youth on Flirting With Twilight by Kurt Elling
Goin’ to Chicago on Goin’ to Chicago by Kurt Elling, Charlie Hunter & SuperBlue
I Get Along Without You Very Well on Flirting With Twilight by Kurt Elling
Endless Lawns on SuperBlue by Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter
Nature Boy on The Messenger by Kurt Elling
Boogie Down on Boogie Down by Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter
A Happy Thought (feat. Stu Mindeman) on The Questions by Kurt Elling

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Discography


Title Artist Year Type
100% CroonersFrank Sinatra, Gregory Porter, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, Dean Martin, Kurt Elling, Tony Bennett, Chet Baker, George Benson, Mark Murphy2018Compil.
The QuestionsKurt Elling2018Album
The Beautiful Day: Kurt Elling Sings ChristmasKurt Elling2016Album
Upward SpiralBranford Marsalis Quartet With Special Guest Kurt Elling2016Album
Passion WorldKurt Elling2015Album
1619 Broadway - The Brill Building ProjectKurt Elling2012Album
The GateKurt Elling2011Album
Dedicated To YouKurt Elling2009Album
When The Heart DancesLaurence Hobgood / Charlie Haden / Kurt Elling2008Album
NightmovesKurt Elling2007Album
Undun (Radio Single)Kurt Elling2007Single
Old School : New LessonsBob Mintzer Big Band Featuring Special Guests Kurt Elling, Yellowjackets2006Album
One DayThe Backroom Bandits Featuring Kurt Elling2005Album
Man In The AirKurt Elling Featuring Stefon Harris & Laurence Hobgood2003Album
Flirting With TwilightKurt Elling2001Album
Live in Chicago - Out TakesKurt Elling2000Album
Live In ChicagoKurt Elling1999Album
This Time It's LoveKurt Elling1998Album
The MessengerKurt Elling1997Album
Close Your EyesKurt Elling1995Album
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