Aug 7, 2012 (WGBH Radio) — A classic male singer, Elling has an old-school vibe to everything from his mannered stage banter to his declamatory, full-chested delivery. He can do a lot with his voice, and he does it in front of a band featuring long-time collaborator Laurence Hobgood.
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Kurt Elling performs at the 2012 Newport Jazz Festival. (Erik Jacobs for NPR)
Kurt Elling, Live In Concert: Newport Jazz 2012
by Patrick Jarenwattananon
Aug 7, 2012 (WGBH Radio) — A classic male singer, Elling has an old-school vibe to everything from his mannered stage banter to his declamatory, full-chested delivery. He can do a lot with his voice, and he does it in front of a band featuring long-time collaborator Laurence Hobgood.A classic male singer, Kurt Elling has an old-school vibe to everything from his mannered stage banter to his declamatory, full-chested delivery. But he isn't afraid to write brainy, twisty lyrics over an obscure jazz number, or take a pop song back to the drawing board. He can do a lot with his voice, you see, and the band featuring long-time collaborator Laurence Hobgood, a pianist, helps to set the stage.
Set List
- "Come Fly With Me"
- "Dedicated To You"
- "Samurai Cowboy"
- "On Broadway"
- "Waking"
- "Skylark"
- "Golden Lady"
Personnel
- Kurt Elling, voice
- Laurence Hobgood, piano
- John McLean, guitar
- Clark Sommers, bass
- Kendrick Scott, drums
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