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| Kurt Elling At Birdland In NYC In what promises to be a special engagement, preeminent jazz vocalist Kurt Elling will perform a six-night residency featuring Denmark's renowned Klüvers Big Band at New York City's Birdland, from October 25-30. Different special guests—Miguel Zenon, Ravi Coltrane, Lew Tabackin, Robin Eubanks and Stefon Harris—will join Elling and the 18-piece ensemble each evening. The New York Times declared Elling "the standout male vocalist of our time, " and for each of the past twelve years Elling has been DownBeat's Critic's Poll "Male Jazz Vocalist of the Year." His repertoire of original songs and interpretations of popular standards are performed with an emotional depth and astounding technique. "Since the mid-1990s, no singer in jazz has been as daring, dynamic or interesting as Kurt Elling, " said The Washington Post, a notion Elling continues to celebrate with the announcement of this noteworthy run. Scandinavia's distinguished ensemble, The Klüvers Big Band under the direction of Jens Klüvers, was featured this past summer at the renowned North Sea Jazz Festival and this is their New York City debut. "It was an honor performing with the great Klüvers ensemble in Europe this summer, " said Elling. "I am delighted to introduce them to a New York City audience." Elling's latest album, "The Gate, " produced by the legendary Don Was (The Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt, Bob Dylan), features inspired interpretations of songs by The Beatles, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, and Stevie Wonder—many of which will be performed during this engagement. Elling is currently working on his next project, "1619 Broadway, " a tribute to the Brill Building, the most historic music address in the world. Kurt Elling featuring The Klüvers Big Band and Special Guests: October 25-30, Birdland / 315 West 44th Street / (212) 581-3080 2 sets each night: 8:30 & 11pm / Tickets $40* Tuesday, October 25 with Miguel Zenon Wednesday, October 26 with Lew Tabackin Thursday, October 27 with Ravi Coltrane Friday, October 28 with Robin Eubanks Saturday, October 29 with Ravi Coltrane Sunday, October 30 with Stefon Harris write your comments about the article :: © 2011 Jazz News :: home page |