Kurt Elling, Live In Concert: Newport Jazz 2012 Elling has an old-school vibe to everything from his stage banter to his declamatory, full-chested delivery. He can do a lot with his voice, and he does it with a band featuring Laurence Hobgood.

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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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