You learn as much as you can from the people that you work with. That's why you want to surround yourself with… — Kurt Elling Education Copy Share Image
Salacious? I suppose every once in a while the salacious thing is not a bad thing. It's kind of monochromatic if that's… — Kurt Elling Bad Copy Share Image
When improvisation is properly applied, it is compositional thinking, sped way up. — Kurt Elling Improvisation Copy Share Image
While I revel in the memories of my own Grammy moment, I also know how it feels to walk away empty-handed. — Kurt Elling How Copy Share Image
It's easy to get tired of religious fundamentalists. They're such a bore. They have no sense of mystery. It's a drag, man. — Kurt Elling Easy Copy Share Image
Sometimes people have this notion that improvisation is simply intuitive leaping into the unknown. — Kurt Elling Improvisation Copy Share Image
I remember seeing Tony Bennett on television. He was the only guy in the orchestra who was wearing a white tux, and… — Kurt Elling Good Copy Share Image
You don't just let a guy drop off the earth and not come together with everybody who knew him and loved him… — Kurt Elling Loved Copy Share Image
The audience should feel they are hearing the future, that is arriving just on time. — Kurt Elling Arriving Copy Share Image
I think I make most of my decisions pretty organically. — Kurt Elling Decision making Copy Share Image
I didn't arrive on the scene until after Jaco Pastorius had passed, but 'Three Views of a Secret' is a long-time favourite… — Kurt Elling Mine Copy Share Image
Music is a physical expression that has a physical impact upon the listener. Sound travels in waves through the air. This is… — Kurt Elling Body Copy Share Image
I really thought I was gonna have a straight gig. But these jazz musicians put their arms around me time and again… — Kurt Elling Big deal Copy Share Image
I was very lucky that more experienced musicians allowed me to caterwaul until I figured out what it was really about. — Kurt Elling About Copy Share Image
It's true that I'm not known as a crooner or balladeer. I'm known for a more crusading or quixotic temperament. — Kurt Elling Known Copy Share Image
