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Grammy-winning Jazz Vocalist Kurt Elling to Release New Album
Saturday, 19 February 2011 Written by Rob Sleigh
Grammy-winning Jazz Vocalist Kurt Elling to Release New Album

Chicago-based jazz vocalist Kurt Elling is to release his new album ‘The Gate’ on 7th March. The album follows Elling’s previous offering ‘Dedicated to You’, which won the award for Best Jazz Vocal Album at the Grammys last year. ‘The Gate’ features songs by artists including King Crimson, The Beatles, Herbie Hancock and Stevie Wonder.

Kurt Elling released his debut album ‘Close Your Eyes’ in 1995 through legendary jazz label Blue Note Records. He is currently signed to Concord Records. Elling has released eight albums to date, all of which have been nominated for a Grammy Award.

Speaking about working with Elling, ‘The Gate’ producer Don Was said: “I first heard Kurt on the local jazz station and was knocked out by his exotic blend of soul, technique, intelligence and charismatic hipness. He made this diverse collection of songs his own and we had a blast.”

Was has previously worked with the likes of the Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt and Bob Dylan. In 1994, he won the BAFTA for Best Film Music for ‘Backbeat’.

“What Don brought to this project,” says Elling, “was his love of music and musicians, and a confidence that liberated us from all concern. He is the consummate producer and this was an extraordinary experience, my favourite in a studio.”
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