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About Kurt Elling
American jazz singer and songwriter
Kurt Elling is an American jazz singer and songwriter. He is known for his work in modern jazz and for a vocal style that has drawn wide attention within the genre. As a performer and writer, Elling has built his reputation through jazz singing and songwriting. His name is associated with contemporary jazz performance, where his work is recognized for its musical craft and for songs shaped by the traditions of the style.
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- “I couldn't do what I do without the encouragement and influence of the musicians I played with in Chicago.”Kurt Elling
- “With a smaller setting, you have a lot more freedom and flexibility within a given moment, but not necessaril…”Kurt Elling
- “The musicians in Chicago gave me my vocation, but New York calls to a jazz musician, for sure. You want to te…”Kurt Elling
- “I'm thrilled when I hear the greatest jazz musicians. They continue to search in ways other musicians do not.”Kurt Elling
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