Kurt Elling in Chicago

Kurt Elling is an American jazz vocalist and songwriter, born in Chicago in 1967. Known for his baritone voice and vocalese, he writes lyrics for established instrumental solos and interprets standards alongside original material. His recordings include Close Your Eyes, The Messenger and the Grammy-winning Dedicated to You: Kurt Elling Sings the Music of Coltrane and Hartman. Kurt Elling developed his early live repertoire through a long-running weekly engagement at the Green Mill. Live in Chicago was recorded at the club, and he later documented another engagement on Live at the Blue Note. Dedicated to You captured a further concert performance at Lincoln Center.