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Jan 24, 2011
THE GATE: Coming February 8, 2011
The New York Times is one of numerous publications to declare that Kurt Elling is the "standout male vocalist of our time,†and The Gate, Elling's follow-up to his Grammy-winning Dedicated to You, is among his strongest albums –...
Dec 27, 2010
Kurt Elling Tops the 2010 JazzTimes Readers’ Poll
Once again, Kurt Elling has been voted best Male Vocalist in the 2010 JazzTimes Readers' Poll This is his sixth win Honorable mention this year (second, third, and fourth place) goes to Bobby McFerrin, Jamie Cullum, and Al Jarreau Thanks to...
Sep 15, 2010
Kurt Elling and Laurence Hobgood…in their own words
Kurt and Laurence sat down recently to talk with Chicago Jazz Magazine about winning the Grammy, their forthcoming album The Gate, and their various special projects Of special interest is their discussion of the great musicians on The Gate --...
Jul 07, 2010
Kurt is the 58th DownBeat Critics Poll winner
Once again, the critics have spoken Kurt is the top male vocalist in the 58th DownBeat Critics Poll! He has been named the DownBeat Critics Poll Male Vocalist of the Year for eleven consecutive years, from 2000 through 2010, and was awarded...
Jun 14, 2010
Kurt Elling: Jazz Journalists Association Male Singer of the Year!
The Jazz Journalists Association has named Kurt Elling its Male Singer of the Year! The fourteenth annual Jazz Journalists Association Jazz Awards ceremony was held June 14, 2010 at City Winery in New York This is Kurt's sixth JJA Jazz Award...
Feb 01, 2010
Ninth Time is the Charm for Consummate Vocalist Kurt Elling
The jazz world is celebrating as one of the jazz community's most revered artists finally received his just due Premiere vocalist Kurt Elling won his first ever GRAMMY, the Best Jazz Vocal Album award for Dedicated to You: Kurt Elling Sings the...
Jan 31, 2010
The GRAMMY for Best Vocal Jazz Album: Dedicated to You!
Kurt brings home his very first GRAMMY for the exquisitely beautiful, tasteful, and always swingin' Dedicated to You: Kurt Elling Sings the Music of Coltrane and Hartman This was Kurt's ninth nomination -- each and every Elling album has been...
Jan 25, 2010
Examiner Exclusive: Kurt Elling to emcee at upcoming GRAMMYs
By Neil Tesser, Chicago Jazz Music Examiner, January 25, 2010 This just in: jazz vocal star Kurt Elling will be a winner this Sunday at the 52nd annual GRAMMY® Awards The Chicago-bred Elling's is nominated for Dedicated To You (Concord), a...
Jan 16, 2010
Kurt Elling Wins 2010 Nightlife Award!
The 2010 Nightlife Awards have named Kurt Elling as Outstanding Jazz Vocalist in a Major Engagement Now in its eighth year, the Nightlife Awards honor the best of New York's cabaret, comedy, and jazz, bestowed by a distinguished panel of more...
Dec 03, 2009
“Dedicated to You” Garners Two GRAMMY Nominations!
On December 2 when the 52nd annual GRAMMY nominations were announced in Los Angeles, renowned jazz vocalist Kurt Elling was honored with his eighth GRAMMY nomination for "Dedicated to You: Kurt Elling Sings the Music of Coltrane and Hartman" in...
Nov 24, 2009
Jazz vocal star Kurt Elling headlines the White House!
Guess who's singing at dinner Tuesday night, when President and Mrs Obama welcome the prime minister of India to their first State Dinner, poll-topping Chicago vocalist Kurt Elling will take the stage to provide the entertainment He'll be...
Nov 05, 2009
DownBeat’s Male Vocalist of the Year for 2009!
Once again, Kurt Elling has been named Male Vocalist of the Year in the DownBeat Critics Poll and in its Readers Poll It's a clean sweep! The 74th Readers Poll results are in the December 2009 issue of DownBeat Kurt Elling: 604 votes Tony...