Kurt Elling News

Kaiyla Gross & Tobias A. Young to Present DISCO FEVER Concert at Signature Theatre This Summer

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 27, 2023

Signature Theatre favorites Kaiyla Gross and Tobias A.

Ravi Coltrane Quartet, Robert Edwards Big Band, and More to Play Birdland

by Blair Ingenthron — June 24, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced all jazz programming running June 26 through July 9.

National Youth Orchestra Of The USA Embarks On North American Tour In July

by A.A. Cristi — June 23, 2023

This summer, more than 100 outstanding teen musicians from 31 US states come together as the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA).

Three Concerts This Summer To Showcase Teen Musicians Performing with World-Class Artists at Carnegie Hall

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 15, 2023

Carnegie Hall will continue its summertime tradition, shining a spotlight on 200+ extraordinary teen musicians from across the country with concerts by the Hall’s three acclaimed national youth ensembles—the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America, NYO2, and NYO Jazz.

Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter Release 'Freeman Square' from 'SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree'

by Michael Major — June 14, 2023

SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree sees Elling and Hunter reunited with drummer Corey Fonville and multi-instrumentalist DJ Harrison (both of jazz-funk fusion quintet Butcher Brown) for a kaleidoscopic collection of new songs, dynamic reinventions, and surprising covers (Joni Mitchell’s “Black Crow

From The Winner's Circle: Chatting With SOME LIKE IT HOT Orchestrators Charlie Rosen and Bryan Carter

by A.A. Cristi — June 11, 2023

In their visit to the press room, recently annointed Tony winners, Some Like It Hot orchestrators, Charlie Rosen and Bryan Carter discussed the timely and important subject of the need for Broadway-sized orchestras for Broadway shows.

Signature Theatre Announces Cast For SOUL DIVAS Reprise Cabaret

by A.A. Cristi — June 9, 2023

Signature Theatre announces that Signature favorites Awa Sal Secka (Gun and Powder, Blackbeard) and Shayla S.

Stars Of NAPOLEAN DYNAMITE, Nikki Glaser, Tracy Morgan And Branford Marsalis On Sale At BergenPAC

by A.A. Cristi — June 6, 2023

bergenPAC announces four new shows: Nikki Glaser on Saturday, Sept.

SMOKE Jazz Club Announces July Line-Up Including Miguel Zenon, Ron Carter, Tierney Sutton And More

by A.A. Cristi — June 2, 2023

Rated the #1 Jazz Club in New York City (Secret NYC), Smoke Jazz Club welcomes some of today's leading artists to the stage during the month of July.

Big Chief Donald Harrison Quartet, Jared Schonig Big Band, and More to Play Birdland This Month

by Blair Ingenthron — May 12, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running May 15 through May 28.

DACAMERA Announces Ambitious, Diverse New 2023-24 Season

by A.A. Cristi — May 8, 2023

DACAMERA, the Houston-based producer and presenter of chamber music and jazz concerts, gace announced its 2023-24 season.

Gil Evans Project, Big Chief Donald Harrison Quartet, and More to Play Birdland This Month

by Blair Ingenthron — May 6, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running May 8 through May 21.

Raue Center's BLUES WEEKEND to Feature Blues Greats Corky Siegel, Ernie Watts, And Derrick Procell

by Blair Ingenthron — April 27, 2023

Blues Weekend at Raue Center promises to scratch the itch of any blues music lover, May 18 - 20.

Columbia College Chicago Will Confer Degrees On Theatre Critic Chris Jones And Jazz Artist Bobbi Wilsyn At Commencement 2023

by Stephi Wild — April 26, 2023

At its upcoming 2023 Commencement exercises, Columbia College Chicago will confer honorary degrees on long-time Chicago Tribune theatre critic Chris Jones and former faculty member and decorated jazz artist Bobbi Wilsyn.