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Kurt Elling (born November 2, 1967) is an American jazz vocalist.
Elling graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota in 1989. He then enrolled in The University of Chicago’s Divinity School and remained a student there until January 1992, when he left school one credit short of graduation.
In the last decade, Elling has released seven albums for the Blue Note label. He has also performed and recorded with many musicians, including David Amram, Bob Belden, Joanne Brackeen, Oscar Brown, Jr., Billy Corgan, Orbert Davis, George Freeman, Buddy Guy, Jon Hendricks, Charlie Hunter and Rex Richardson.
As of late 2005, Elling’s current band includes Rob Amster on bass, Laurence Hobgood on piano, and Kobe Watkins on drums. He is regularly featured at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge at 4802 N. Broadway in Chicago.
Elling has won the Down Beat and JazzTimes critics’ polls three years in a row in the Best Male Singer category. He is also Vice Chair of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, the 17,000-member service organization that produces the annual Grammy Awards.
Elling graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota in 1989. He then enrolled in The University of Chicago’s Divinity School and remained a student there until January 1992, when he left school one credit short of graduation.
In the last decade, Elling has released seven albums for the Blue Note label. He has also performed and recorded with many musicians, including David Amram, Bob Belden, Joanne Brackeen, Oscar Brown, Jr., Billy Corgan, Orbert Davis, George Freeman, Buddy Guy, Jon Hendricks, Charlie Hunter and Rex Richardson.
As of late 2005, Elling’s current band includes Rob Amster on bass, Laurence Hobgood on piano, and Kobe Watkins on drums. He is regularly featured at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge at 4802 N. Broadway in Chicago.
Elling has won the Down Beat and JazzTimes critics’ polls three years in a row in the Best Male Singer category. He is also Vice Chair of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, the 17,000-member service organization that produces the annual Grammy Awards.
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Putupolistiroli wrote:
just got back from his concert. woooow he made my day. just wonderful
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devojche wrote:
Rosa Morena...
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A-sop wrote:
the best male jazz vocalist of our times I have spent many a night drinking wine and relaxing to his music...
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Juinchi wrote:
Just saw him last night, amazing range and lyrics!
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Kulervo wrote:
guter Junge
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Manna93 wrote:
Great !
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nice1980 wrote:
kiss
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NichelleC wrote:
In the WIne Light. . . . .Awesome. . . .Creative boo!!! Awesome!! http://www.myspace.com/NichelleColvin http://www.last.fm/artist/Nichelle+Colvin
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JonnyBluMusic wrote:
Dig it! ;) Cheers! Jonny www.jonnyblumusic.com
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Jody2shoes wrote:
This man gives me chills & goosebumps with the amazing range & beauty of his voice, and his music. Have seen him live, at least 4 times. He is DEEP, and also cool, funny and as hip as they come! A very Old Soul!
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darekjapan wrote:
...my favorite voice....
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KinaFaerie wrote:
He could sing his grocery list that my knees would still go weak but Fred's Yen For Jen is my favorite of his. He's an amazing live performer also, his voice is even more vibrant!
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sab-cat wrote:
can anybody tell me have the other artists like he？
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cachecoeur wrote:
I saw Kurt in Rochester this past Fall- his Coltrane tribute. I don't think I usually cry when I see a live performance, but Mr. Elling- dear lord that man can just DO IT!
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Theeboon wrote:
Damn, I need his stuff!!!
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Leifert wrote:
The most inspiring person out there! Brilliant singer!
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glos_spod_wanny wrote:
smooth as a butter - nice comparison;) aptly. but I think, his voice is magic and inspiring.
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chillionaire wrote:
where i belong!
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laelaps wrote:
amazing! such a smooth operator...
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