#Kurt Elling

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George Freeman: The Jazz Guitar Maestro

Introduction: George Freeman, a name synonymous with mastery and innovation in jazz guitar, has left an indelible mark on the world of music. With a career spanning over six decades, Freeman has captivated audiences with his unique blend of blues, bebop, and soulful melodies. In this blog post, we will explore the life, music, and legacy of George Freeman, highlighting his contributions to jazz…

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Right About Now

Kurt Elling

The story of SuperBlue, as best as I've gleened is Kurt Elling had moved back to Chicago after years in New York just before the COVID shutdowns began. He wasn't adjusting to it well. His old friend Charlie Hunter told Elling to keep the music going.

Hunter collaborated with two talented young musicians in a Jazz quintet based in Richmond, VA called Butcher Brown, drummer Corey Fonville and DJ Harrison. Hunter, Fonville and Harrison laid some tracks together working online. Hunter sent tracks to Elling who recognized how wonderful they where, but asked his old friend, "Where are the melodies?" Hunter responded, "That's for you to figure out."

The first album put out in 2021 was Superblue and the new release is Superblue: The Iridescent Spree. Here's Elling's Website. I really have enjoyed listening to songs on the albums. What I discovered today is Elling has been touring with Hunter and some really great musicians sitting in DJ Harrison's and Corey Fonville's seats.

This morning I was ten minutes late for work because I started watching a recent performance at Bimhuis from November the sixth with Julius Rodriguez and Marcus Finnie. I watched the show tonight and it made me feel really good. Very entertaining. Really so much fun!

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Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter - Guilty Pleasures - together again for a new set of 6 covers, including a funky take on AC/DC’s “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap” 😲 Nate Smith joins them on drums

GRAMMY award-winning jazz vocalist Kurt Elling builds towards his second, highly anticipated, SuperBlue album in Fall 2023 by releasing a 6-track EP 'Guilty Pleasures,' with guitarist Charlie Hunter and featuring special guest drummer Nate Smith - two musicians who are deservedly regarded as world leading players in their own right. Bursting with his trademark charisma, energy and showmanship, ‘Guilty Pleasures’ is set to offer fans of Kurt’s debut SuperBlue album a guiltless treat with six high-octane covers (including Al Jarreau’s Boogie Down as you’ve never heard it before!). There’s an additional playfulness and looseness in these fresh recordings that is entirely compelling, but Kurt’s creative spark, intensity and flair for storytelling remains at the centre, leaving listeners wanting more and more. The great Chi-town singer and consummate entertainer continues to astonish with each and every recording. The New York Times described Kurt as “the standout male jazz vocalist of our time”, a statement that appears more appropriate with every new release. Kurt Elling - Vocals Charlie Hunter - Hybrid Guitar Nate Smith - Drums

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AllMusic Staff Pick: Kurt Elling The Messenger

On the follow-up to his Grammy-nominated debut, jazz singer Kurt Elling applied his wild vocalese and lyrical inventions to a set of originals and quirky readings of classic material ranging from Eden Ahbez's haunting "Nature Boy" to Dexter Gordon's "Tanya Jean."

- Timothy Monger

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Europe Jazz Media Chart - Październik 2024

Wybór nowości muzycznych, dokonany przez grupę czołowych europejskich magazynów i witryn jazzowych. A selection of the hot new music surfacing across the continent by the top European jazz magazines and websites. Kurt Elling Wildflowers, vol.1 (Edition Records) Krzysztof Komorek, Donos kulturalny, Polska Vivian Buczek Le Grand Michel (Naxos Prophone Records) Paweł Brodowski, Jazz Forum,…

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AYYYY I'm back in my jazzfucker era

Kurt Elling is playing in Menasha in September and I got tickets and they're up at the front!! The first time we saw him was in Green Bay when I was in college and we were first or second row. I'm so excited (especially since the last concert I was supposed to go to fell through bc of a blizzard)

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John & Jessica transition from September to October (while moving from Saturday to Sunday) this weekend at the Deluxe Cabin. So if you have any favorite songs that mention September, October, autumn, fall, or Indian summer - or even Saturday or Sunday - get your requests ready.

Tracklist

Playing tracks by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Diana Krall, Kurt Elling, Veronica Swift and more.

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Incredible bootleg copy I found of Kurt Elling doing Save Your Love for Me. Be sure to listen all the way to the end!

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Kurt Elling: Jazz's Modern Crooner and Lyricist Extraordinaire

Introduction: Kurt Elling is a name synonymous with vocal jazz in the contemporary era. Known for his rich baritone voice, impeccable phrasing, and inventive lyrics, Elling has brought fresh energy to jazz vocals. As a Grammy-winning artist and highly regarded lyricist, he has earned a place among the top jazz singers of the 21st century, bridging tradition with modernity in a genre deeply…

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after 5 seconds of research ive discovered its apparently kurt elling, who ive never listened to literally at all according to last.fm at least

genuinely 100% no idea who that is lol

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Woah look at my beautfil fankids they’re all very happy and definitely alive in the story :)

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Kurt Elling „Wildflowers, vol.1”

Edition Records, 2024 Od pomysłu, do wydania płyty w 7 dni? To przecież niemożliwe! No więc okazuje się, że owszem możliwe. I do tego można stworzyć tym czasie coś wyjątkowego. Album dostępny jest na Bandcampie Idea zakiełkowała w głowie Kurta Elinga w piątek 23 sierpnia. Trzy dni później, w poniedziałek, w studiu nagraniowym wokalista spotkał się z fantastycznym pianistą Sullivanem Fortnerem…