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.
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Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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100% Crooners | Frank Sinatra, Gregory Porter, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, Dean Martin, Kurt Elling, Tony Bennett, Chet Baker, George Benson, Mark Murphy | 2018 | Compil. |
The Questions | Kurt Elling | 2018 | Album |
The Beautiful Day: Kurt Elling Sings Christmas | Kurt Elling | 2016 | Album |
Upward Spiral | Branford Marsalis Quartet With Special Guest Kurt Elling | 2016 | Album |
Passion World | Kurt Elling | 2015 | Album |
1619 Broadway - The Brill Building Project | Kurt Elling | 2012 | Album |
The Gate | Kurt Elling | 2011 | Album |
Dedicated To You | Kurt Elling | 2009 | Album |
When The Heart Dances | Laurence Hobgood / Charlie Haden / Kurt Elling | 2008 | Album |
Nightmoves | Kurt Elling | 2007 | Album |
Undun (Radio Single) | Kurt Elling | 2007 | Single |
Old School : New Lessons | Bob Mintzer Big Band Featuring Special Guests Kurt Elling, Yellowjackets | 2006 | Album |
One Day | The Backroom Bandits Featuring Kurt Elling | 2005 | Album |
Man In The Air | Kurt Elling Featuring Stefon Harris & Laurence Hobgood | 2003 | Album |
Flirting With Twilight | Kurt Elling | 2001 | Album |
Live in Chicago - Out Takes | Kurt Elling | 2000 | Album |
Live In Chicago | Kurt Elling | 1999 | Album |
This Time It's Love | Kurt Elling | 1998 | Album |
The Messenger | Kurt Elling | 1997 | Album |
Close Your Eyes | Kurt Elling | 1995 | Album |