I didn’t arrive on the scene until after Jaco Pastorius had passed, but ‘Three Views of a Secret’ is a long-time favourite of mine. Kurt Elling Read Quote
While I revel in the memories of my own Grammy moment, I also know how it feels to walk away empty-handed. Kurt Elling Read Quote
I’ve worked with a number of big bands, but there’s nothing in life like the Basie band. Kurt Elling Read Quote
I’ve tried to educate myself in the world and what’s beautiful and what has meaning and is lasting. Then I just follow my intuition and see how it fits. Kurt Elling Read Quote
I like the power and versatility of a big band and how an orchestra can vary the dynamics from very loud to very quiet, and SNJO covers those bases. Kurt Elling Read Quote
You want to be doing your best work whatever field of the arts you’re in because your life’s going to be over all too soon, and you have to make the most of it. Kurt Elling Read Quote
I don’t really have a more intellectualized approach. After the fact, I can sure talk about stuff a lot – but when I make decisions, I really just follow what sounds good to me. Kurt Elling Read Quote
