Kurt Elling with the Future of Jazz Big Band

Masterful Storytelling Vocalist

Kurt Elling's masterful storytelling and improvisational brilliance shine alongside the Future of Jazz Big Band's bold, contemporary arrangements.

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About

Kurt Elling, one of jazz's most distinctive vocalists, performs with the Future of Jazz Orchestra, a ensemble of New York's emerging musicians. Known for his masterful storytelling and improvisational prowess, Elling collaborates with the band on bold, contemporary big-band arrangements, including material from his album *In the Brass Palace*.

Music Style

Their combined sound offers a captivating fusion of classic jazz vocal tradition with a fresh, contemporary big band aesthetic, characterized by complex harmonies, swinging rhythms, and the powerful interplay between Elling's voice and the expansive ensemble.

Background

Instruments: vocals, drums

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Birdland Jazz Club

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