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Article: Catching Up With

Kurt Elling: Stories from New York

by R.J. DeLuke
October 17, 2012

Singer Kurt Elling seems to be always on the go, working with his fine quartet and lending his artful vocals to a variety of other projects as time allows. Whatever the situation, he brings high aesthetic values and standards. He likes to investigate different musical possibilities under the jazz umbrella, which he embraces without reservation.

Article: Album Review

Kurt Elling: 1619 Broadway: The Brill Building Project

Read "1619 Broadway: The Brill Building Project" reviewed by C. Michael Bailey

by C. Michael Bailey
September 18, 2012

Where female jazz vocalists are plentiful, male jazz vocals exist in vast minority. With Mark Murphy in twilight, Kurt Elling has few peers in the realm of male jazz vocals where sheer inventiveness and muscularity are concerned. Elling's facility is one so great and his musical vision so clear that, at least for the time being, ...

Article: Live Review

Newport Jazz Festival: Newport, RI, August 4-5, 2012

by R.J. DeLuke
August 24, 2012

Newport Jazz FestivalFort Adams State ParkNewport, RIAugust 4-5, 2012Having a celebration for the 70th birthday of an amazing musician--drummer Jack DeJohnette--was an outstanding feature of this year's Newport Jazz Festival. The drummer was featured in two sets in a single day (Saturday), first with a band he has been ...

Article: Live Review

Newport Jazz Festival: Newport, RI, August 5, 2012

by Timothy J. O'Keefe
August 24, 2012

Newport Jazz FestivalFort Adams State ParkNewport, RIAugust 4-5, 2012Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt belted a splitting note that hooked and reeled in the ear of fellow hornster Avashai Cohen. As soon as Cohen heard the sound, he stopped strolling through the Newport crowd, and jerked his head toward the stage. Cupping a hand ...

News: Interview

Jazz Quartet Gives Pianist A Chance To Shine

March 29, 2012

Some jazz artists spend much of their careers without hitting it big, only to finally emerge into the spotlight and enjoy the recognition they deserved all along. Duke Ellington was a brilliant bandleader and composer, but it was arranger Billy Strayhorn who wrote “Chelsea Bridge," “Lush Life" and “Take the 'A' Train." And guitarist Pat Metheny ...

News: Performance / Tour

Ernie Watts Joining Laurence Hobgood for Bistro Gig on Thursday, April 5

March 3, 2012

This just in: Veteran saxophonist Ernie Watts (pictured) will join pianist Laurence Hobgood for the latter's previously announced performance on Thursday, April 5 at Jazz at the Bistro. Watts has played with Hobgood in singer Kurt Elling's band, and also is known for his work as a solo artist and with Charlie Haden's Quartet West, the ...

Article: Live Review

The 11th Annual Jazz Cruise: January 29-February 5, 2012

by Larry Taylor
February 25, 2012

Tributes to saxophonist Benny Golson and pianist Oscar Peterson highlighted the 11th annual Jazz Cruise, January 29 to February 5, 2012. As well, stellar performances were turned in by an assemblage of over 80 musicians, onboard for the Holland America cruise of the Caribbean. The spacious Westerdam ship was christened in 2004 and is one of ...

News: Performance / Tour

Laurence Hobgood to Perform Thursday, April 5 at Jazz at the Bistro

February 1, 2012

The Chicago-based pianist Laurence Hobgood (pictured), best known as the long-time accompanist to singer Kurt Elling, is coming to St. Louis with his own quartet to perform at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Thursday, April 5 at Jazz at the Bistro. Hobgood has served as musical director for Elling since 1995 and “has played on, composed/arranged ...

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Kurt Elling To Perform At Montgomery County Community College (Blue Bell, PA) on December 3

November 2, 2011

Blue Bell, PA: The Lively Arts Series at Montgomery County Community College continues its Culture Speaks a Global Language Series with celebrated jazz vocalists Kurt Elling. The concert will take place at Science Center Theatre , 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 8PM. He will be performing selections from his ...

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Article: Album Review

Bryan Anthony/Gary Norian Trio: A Night Like This

Read "A Night Like This" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky

by Dan Bilawsky
July 18, 2011

It would be easy to give a pass to vocalist Bryan Anthony if he had wanted to do a no-surprises take on standards. Anthony has become something of an expert in the art-of-the-old, having occupied the vocalist chair in various ghost bands like the Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey Orchestras, but he clearly isn't content to ...