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FLIRTING WITH TWILIGHT was nominated for the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album. "Easy Living" was nominated for the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s).
Native Chicagoan Kurt Elling is quickly becoming the preeminent male vocalist of his generation. This may be in part due to the lack of under-40 male jazz singers altogether. Nonetheless, deeply influenced by Jon Hendricks, and Mark Murphy, Elling is a chance-taking improviser, who brings a fresh approach to modern jazz. On this 2001 release, he is teamed up with tenor saxophonist Bob Sheppard, among others and an all-star rhythm section featuring Marc Johnson on bass and Peter Erskine on drums. Largely mellow and ballad-driven, FLIRTING WITH TWILIGHT shows the depth of Elling's musical conception.
Highlights include a fresh reworking of the Glenn Miller classic, "Moonlight Serenade" and a smart version of the subtle "Lil' Darlin'." On the former, Elling bases his vocal stylings on Charlie Haden's bass solos from Quartet West's 1991 HAUNTED HEART release. On the latter, he uses Jon Hendrick's lyrics as a vehicle for creative melodic expression.
Recorded at Capitol Studios, Hollywood, California on January 29-31 & Feburay 1, 2001. Includes liner notes by Zan Stewart.
Personnel: Kurt Elling (vocals); Bob Shepard, Bob Sheppard (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Jeff Clayton (alto saxophone); Clay Jenkins (trumpet); Laurence Hobgood (piano); Peter Erskine (drums).
Audio Mixer: Al Schmitt.
Liner Note Author: Zan Stewart.
Recording information: Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA (01/29/2001-02/01/2001).
Photographer: Tiffany Pemberton.
Arrangers: Kurt Elling; Laurence Hobgood.
Personnel: Kurt Elling (vocals); Bob Sheppard (soprano & tenor saxophones); Jeff Clayton (alto saxophone); Clay Jenkins (trumpet); Laurence Hobgood (piano); Marc Johnson (bass); Peter Erskine (drums).
Down Beat (12/01, pp.93-4) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...A cohesive highly personalized exploration of 12 demanding love songs..."
JazzTimes (12/01, pp.130,132) - "...His most assured and accomplished album to date..."
Mojo (Publisher) (1/03, p.73) - Ranked #3 in Mojo's "Best Jazz Albums of 2002"
Mojo (Publisher) (3/02, p.106) - "...A glorious set, his first all-ballad outing..." Flirting With Twilight Music Kurt Elling Flirting With Twilight Songs Flirting With Twilight Music Review Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)   In love with flirting with twilight
Great Listening. Excellent Vocal Performance
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Kurt Elling has often been compared with Mark Murphy. True, their are certain similarities, but bear in mind Kurt is in his early thirties, Mark is approaching the biblical limit. Try some of Mark's early releases and the difference between the two is greater. However, I'm a 'fan' of both, and this latest addition to the Elling catalogue is simply excellent. He appears to still have the courage to wend his own way and with luck it will be many years before he tackles Ramblin' Rose. (Don't bet on it with Diana Krall though) This is a collection of mainly fairly familiar standards, they really don't write them like that anymore, With imoeccable arrangements by Kurt and Laurance Hobgood, this is an album to buy and enjoy. I look forward to future releases.
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