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November 7, 2008
Kurt Elling: 73rd Downbeat Readers Poll winner!
Kurt topped both the Downbeat Readers and Critics Polls this year as best male vocalist. A clean sweep! 73rd Annual Downbeat Readers Poll results: Male Vocals 518 Kurt Elling And surprise, surprise: Jazz Artist Album 331 Michael Brecker - Pilgrimage Kurt's many Downbeat awards: * Critics Poll Winner: Male Vocalist of the Year -- 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Thanks to everyone who voted in this year's Downbeat Readers Poll. And as always, many congratulations, Kurt!
October 7, 2008
Kurt Elling on Bloomberg TV's "Night Talk" Oct. 30
Bloomberg TV's "Night Talk" anchor Mike Schneider goes one on one with the world's most interesting people. On Thursday, October 30, it's Kurt Elling! "Night Talk" provides viewers with access to some of the greatest minds in business, politics, arts and sciences and more. Mike Schneider hosts stimulating conversations with the big names and big-names-to-be in the world of politics, business, sports and entertainment. Hear their stories and gain insight into the minds of the world's best and brightest. "Night Talk" airs on Bloomberg TV at 10 pm on weeknights and is also simulcast on Bloomberg Radio at 10 pm. Some podcasts are also available later. No word yet about whether this will be podcast as well.
September 26, 2008
Jazz for America's Future
Jazz for America's Future presents a benefit concert, Jazz for Obama, Wednesday, October 1, 2008, 7:30 pm at New York's 92nd Street Y (92nd and Lexington). Doors open at 6:30 pm. This star-studded show features Kurt Elling, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Dianne Reeves, Roy Haynes, Brad Mehldau, Joe Lovano, Roy Hargrove, Christian McBride, Stanley Jordan, Hank Jones, Charlie Hunter/Doug Wamble Duo, Bilal/Robert Glasper, Stefon Harris, Roberta Gambarini, + very special guests. Tickets are: $100 General Admission All proceeds to benefit the Obama for America Presidential Campaign.
August 25, 2008
2008-9 Special Project: "Dedicated to You"
John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman, recorded in 1963, became an instant classic, the gold standard of jazz ballad albums. Now Kurt boldly revisits and reinterprets songs from Coltrane and Hartman, the saxophonist's sole collaboration with a vocalist and one of the most romantic albums ever recorded. Ernie Watts -- whose resumé runs the gamut from Monk to Zappa -- blows stunning solos in Trane's stead while Elling breathes new life into Hartman's sensual songbook. The Laurence Hobgood Trio and the postclassical string quartet Ethel provide lush new settings of this classic material. The original is indelible; the homage is inspired. See the Touring page for more information. Thursday, September 11, 2008 Sunday, September 21, 2008 Sunday, October 19, 2008 Tuesday, November 18, 2008 Friday, January 23, 2009 Saturday, January 24, 2009 Thursday, February 12, 2009 Friday, February 20, 2009 Saturday, February 28, 2009 Thursday, April 16, 2009
July 23, 2008
Kurt #1 in the DownBeat Critics Poll Again!
DownBeat's critics have spoken, and for the ninth year in a row, Kurt Elling is their choice for Male Vocalist of the Year! Kurt Elling -- 243 To vote yourself in this year's DownBeat Readers Poll, open to jazz lovers everywhere, just go to the DownBeat site and click the 73rd Readers Poll VOTE! button at the top left. Readers Poll voting closes August 24. 2008. Results will be announced later this year. Kurt's many DownBeat awards: * Critics Poll Winner: Male Vocalist of the Year -- 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 As always, congratulations, Kurt!!!
June 22, 2008
Kurt Sings Leonard Bernstein at "Jazz in July"
Somewhere: The Songs of Leonard Bernstein Jazz in July opens this year with a program dedicated to the songs of Leonard Bernstein. Bernstein would have turned 90 this year, and this show is one of a number of tributes in New York honoring this charismatic musical force who personified the intersection of American popular song, classical music and jazz. Bernstein first achieved eminence as a classical composer and conductor, though he began writing popular songs while still in college. His repertoire of unforgettable songs - including classics from On the Town and West Side Story - are infused with a jazz sensibility and a quintessentially urban quality. Bill Charlap, who explored Bernstein's songs on his Grammy-nominated 2004 recording Somewhere, gathers an ensemble of leading jazz musicians to dig into this remarkable catalog, with guest vocalist Kurt Elling giving voice to the songs. Elling is an eight-time winner of Downbeat's Critic's Poll for Best Male Vocalist and a charismatic performer known for his four-octave range, virtuoso vocalese (setting lyrics to instrumental solos), and powerful stage persona. The band features Bill Charlap (piano), Ted Rosenthal (piano), Brian Lynch (trumpet), Jimmy Greene (tenor saxophone), Jon Gordon (alto saxophone), Peter Washington (bass) and Kenny Washington (drums).
June 12, 2008
Kurt to Perform at GRAMMY Foundation's Starry Night Gala Honoring Sir George Martin
Starry Night Knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1996, Sir George Martin is listed in the Guinness World Records as the most successful producer ever, with more than 50 No. 1 hit records over five decades in the United States and Great Britain alone. The recordings he has produced have collectively sold more than 1 billion units worldwide. His award-winning work across every conceivable recording genre and style is unmatched. It includes classical, comedy, jazz, pop, country, R&B, rock and roll, film scores, television scores and more, producing the longest run of No. 1 hits songs in history — more than 36 years. As mentor and creative collaborator, Martin helped steward and bring to the world the Beatles — one of the most original, successful, and influential music phenomena in popular music history. Best known as the Beatles' producer, he signed them and subsequently produced and arranged nearly all the Beatles' records, even playing on many of the most memorable John Lennon/Paul McCartney songs. This GRAMMY Foundation Starry Night benefit will feature performances by Grammy nominees and winners, including A Fine Frenzy aka Alison Sudol, America, Burt Bacharach, Jeff Beck, Chris Botti, Natalie Cole, Kurt Elling, Dave Grusin, Tom Jones, Michael McDonald, Naomi Sommers, and Jimmy Webb. In addition, members of the Gibson/Baldwin GRAMMY Jazz Ensembles will perform. The high school students selected from across the United States attending the fourth annual GRAMMY Camp — held this year from July 12–26 at USC — will also be in attendance. The distinguished group of dinner chairs for this event include Olivia Harrison, Sir Paul McCartney, Yoko Ono and Ringo Starr. This intimate dinner and concert will benefit the GRAMMY Foundation, which provides programs that foster future generations of music professionals and helps preserve our nation's musical heritage. |
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