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Dec 15, 2017
It’s Never Too Late: Kurt Elling, MDiv ’17
You've probably heard the story In 1992, just one credit short of his degree, Kurt Elling dropped out of Divinity School at the University of Chicago to pursue his vocation in jazz After graduating in 1989 from Gustavus Adolphus, a private...
Nov 02, 2017
Kurt Elling’s 50th Birthday
On Kurt's 50th birthday, he posted an open letter to his fans on his Facebook page Fans responded with wonderful stories, photographs, and well-wishes Dear Friends, It is with deep gratitude that I accept and embrace your many warm wishes...
Jun 12, 2017
The Passion of Charlie Parker: New Album Narrates Charlie Parker’s Life in Song
On June 16, Impulse!/Verve will release The Passion of Charlie Parker, an album of iconic Parker songs transformed through the addition of lyrics to create a musical play that narrates Bird's life Produced by Larry Klein with lyrics by...
Jun 04, 2017
Goldenhair: Music by Brian Byrne and Poetry by James Joyce, featuring Kurt Elling, Glenn Close, Julian Lennon, and Judith Hill
Goldenhair, a new recording by Golden Globe-nominated and IFTA award-winning composer Brian Byrne, will be released on Bloomsday, June 16, 2017 on Node Records Ranging in style from adult contemporary to jazz, bluegrass, opera, spoken word and...
May 09, 2017
The Branford Marsalis Quartet & Kurt Elling win the 2017 ECHO Jazz Prize for International Ensemble of the Year
The Branford Marsalis Quartet with special guest Kurt Elling have been awarded the ECHO Jazz Prize 2017 as International Ensemble of the Year for their 2016 album, Upward Spiral (OKeh Records)! The ECHO Jazz Prize is the German equivalent of...
May 01, 2017
International Jazz Day 2017 Worldwide Celebration Concludes With Extraordinary All-Star Global Concert, Hosted By Actor Will Smith, In Havana, Cuba
Following thousands of events taking place in over 190 countries, International Jazz Day 2017 culminated in a phenomenal concert streamed worldwide from Havana's historic Gran Teatro de La Habana Alicia Alonso As the International Jazz Day...
Apr 10, 2017
Kurt Elling To Perform in the International Jazz Day 2017 All-Star Global Concert in Havana, Cuba on April 30th!
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Director-General Irina Bokova and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock are pleased to announce the sixth annual International Jazz Day, which will be celebrated...
Dec 06, 2016
2017 GRAMMY Nomination for Upward Spiral!
On December 6 when the 59th annual Grammy nominations were announced, Upward Spiral (OKeh Records/Sony Music Masterworks), by the Branford Marsalis Quartet with special guest Kurt Elling, was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Jazz Vocal...
Nov 25, 2016
Kurt Elling Featured in Live From Lincoln Center: Lang Lang’s New York Rhapsody
On November 25, 2016, Live From Lincoln Center on PBS television presented the internationally acclaimed pianist Lang Lang and his love letter to New York, the city he considers his adoptive home, set to the music that helped make this city so...
Oct 30, 2016
Kurt Elling Presents: The Beautiful Day | On Tour 2016
The Kurt Elling Quintet, with Kurt Elling (voice), Stu Mindeman (piano), Clark Sommers (bass), John McLean (guitar), and Ulysses Owens (drums), takes The Beautiful Day: Kurt Elling Sings Christmas on tour, beginning with the CD Release...
Oct 28, 2016
The Beautiful Day: Kurt Elling Sings Christmas
Kurt Elling's First Holiday Album, Released Worldwide October 28, 2016 on OKeh Records/Sony Music Masterworks Previews of The Beautiful Day Order on Amazon Order on iTunes Streaming on Spotify The Beautiful Day 2016 Tour Dates When Kurt...
Aug 17, 2016
Kurt Elling signs with OKeh/Sony Music Masterworks
GRAMMY-winning, world-renowned jazz singer Kurt Elling has just signed a recording contract with OKeh/Sony Music Masterworks His forthcoming album, The Beautiful Day, is set to release on October 28, 2016 It will be Elling's first release...