Wildflowers, Vol. 1

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Edition Records | 2024

KURT ELLING
Wildflowers, Vol. 1
The New Album

One of the most influential and innovative vocalists in jazz, Kurt Elling, presents Wildflowers, Vol. 1—a brand new, spur-of-the-moment album created in the moment with pianist Sullivan Fortner, and featuring the remarkable Cécile McLorin Salvant.

The album was conceived, recorded, mixed, mastered and released between Friday 23rd and 30th August 2024.

Cover Art by James Powditch (When I Wish –  2019)

Track Listing

  • Paper Doll
  • A Memory of Enchantment
  • After the Storm
  • A Wish (Valentine)
  • Things Ain't What They Used to Be
  • Ana Maria's Song (Ana Maria)

Personnel

Kurt Elling, voice                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Sullivan Fortner, piano

Special Guest – Cecile McLorin Salvant, voice (track 4)

Produced by Kurt Elling
Co-Produced by Sullivan Fortner, Bryan Farina, & Chris Allen                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Cover Art by James Powditch (When I Wish –  2019)                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Executive Producer: Dave Stapleton                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Production Associate: Jesse Markowitz

Recored, Mixed, & Mastered on August 26th 2024
Sear Sound Studio C, New York, NY

Recorded, Mixed, & Mastered by Chris Allen
Assistant Engineer: Steven Sacco
Second Assistant Engineer: Maximilian Troppe