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Tickets to Kurt Elling shows are available now right here at Event Tickets Center! Many of his shows have sold out elsewhere, but not here. Event Tickets Center has a limited number of tickets available for his next several shows. Prices start at $81, but can range all the way up to $197. So, you need to act fast before ticket prices rise. If you are on the fence about going to see Kurt Elling live, we have conveniently laid out some of the most important information about him. Listen to some of his most popular music via the playlist below and read up on some of his background and biggest achievements. Find the event you want to attend in the event list below, so you can purchase your tickets to go see Kurt Elling live!

Who is Kurt Elling?

Kurt Elling is a solo artist from Chicago that has reached mid-level status across the Vocal, Jazz, and Rock categories. Kurt Elling has released 20 live and studio albums and 24 singles on Spotify that string all the way back to Jan 1, 1995 with his debut album titled Close Your Eyes. His most recent album release was SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree on Sep 15, 2023.

Kurt Elling's Popularity

Kurt Elling's steady growth has led to an overall artist ranking of 28,619 on Spotify in the United States. He has become well known for his exciting shows and entertaining performances which has built a robust following. This is largely fueled by over 500,000 listeners and more than 50,000 followers on Spotify, but he also reaches an additional over 6,000,000 listeners on Spotify through playlists. Additionally, Kurt Elling has a robust following on social media with more than 30,000 followers on Instagram. His top video on TikTok has nearly 100,000 views, and there are also nearly 1,000 posts on Tik Tok with his tracks featured on them. There are also nearly 1,000 posts on Tik Tok with Kurt Elling's tracks featured on them. When you attend your next Kurt Elling show, it will be easy to see why he has built such a large following.

Kurt Elling as an Artist

You likely recognize Kurt Elling by his top tracks which include "Cool Yule", "Christmas Children", and "Moonlight Serenade". You might also listen to Kurt Elling due to his earliest albums such as Close Your Eyes, The Messenger, and Pandora's Pocket, but you may have heard of him from similar artists such as Eliane Elias, Lizz Wright, and Joshua Redman.

Kurt Elling's Music Library

Kurt Elling has released a total of 20 albums on Spotify and is the main or feature artist on 277 tracks. His full discography can be found in the charts below, as well as his top 10 songs. However, when you attend a Kurt Elling show, you're sure to hear more than a few of his big hits from his top albums which include Close Your Eyes, The Messenger, and Pandora's Pocket. His most recent album, SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree was released on Sep 15, 2023. To supplement his albums, Kurt Elling has released 24 singles on Spotify. His top singles, which will more than likely be included in his setlists, are The Waking, Who Is It (Carry My Joy On The Left, Carry My Pain On The Right), and American Tune, with his most recent single, Done Deal, being released on Jan 4, 2024.

Kurt Elling Discography

AlbumRelease DateAlbum Type
Close Your EyesJan 1, 1995Album
The MessengerJan 1, 1997Album
Pandora's PocketJan 1, 1997Album
This Time It's LoveJan 1, 1998Album
Live In ChicagoJan 1, 1999Album
Flirting With TwilightJan 1, 2001Album
Man In The AirJan 1, 2003Album
NightmovesJan 1, 2007Album
The WakingJan 1, 2007Single
Dedicated To You: Kurt Elling Sings the Music of Coltrane and Hartman (Live)Jan 1, 2009Album
The GateJan 1, 2011Album
1619 Broadway ‒ The Brill Building ProjectJan 1, 2012Album
Who Is It (Carry My Joy On The Left, Carry My Pain On The Right)May 4, 2015Single
Passion WorldJun 8, 2015Album
Upward Spiral (with Joey Calderazzo, Eric Revis & Justin Faulkner)Jun 3, 2016Album
The Beautiful DayOct 28, 2016Album
American TuneFeb 16, 2018Single
A Happy Thought (feat. Stu Mindeman)Mar 9, 2018Single
The QuestionsMar 23, 2018Album
The Questions - LiveDec 7, 2018Album
Live in New YorkApr 26, 2019Album
A Certain ContinuumJan 24, 2020Single
Song of the Rio Grande (For Oscar and Valeria Martinez-Ramirez)Feb 28, 2020Single
EsperantoMar 13, 2020Single
OverjoyedMar 27, 2020Single
Secrets Are the Best StoriesApr 3, 2020Album
SassyJun 4, 2021Single
Manic Panic EpiphanicJul 16, 2021Single
Endless LawnsAug 6, 2021Single
Can't Make It with Your BrainSep 10, 2021Single
SuperBlueSep 30, 2021Album
Lonely AvenueJan 7, 2022Single
SuperBlue: Manic Panic Epiphanic (Live)Apr 29, 2022Single
SuperBlue: The London Sessions (Live)Jun 15, 2022Single
Wrap It UpJan 13, 2023Single
Boogie DownJan 27, 2023Single
SuperBlue: Guilty Pleasures (feat. Nate Smith)Feb 17, 2023Single
Not Here / Not NowApr 25, 2023Single
Freeman SquareJun 14, 2023Single
Black CrowJul 14, 2023Single
Only the Lonely WomanAug 11, 2023Single
SuperBlue: The Iridescent SpreeSep 15, 2023Album
Goin’ to ChicagoDec 1, 2023Single
Done DealJan 4, 2024Single

Kurt Elling Top Tracks

TrackAlbumRelease Date
"A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall (feat. Branford Marsalis & Jeff "Tain" Watts)"The QuestionsMar 23, 2018
"Black Crow"SuperBlue: The Iridescent SpreeSep 15, 2023
"Blame It On My Youth"Flirting With TwilightJan 1, 2001
"Boogie Down"Boogie DownJan 27, 2023
"Christmas Children"The Beautiful DayOct 28, 2016
"Cool Yule"Yule Be Boppin'Jan 1, 1997
"Goin’ to Chicago"Goin’ to ChicagoDec 1, 2023
"I Get Along Without You Very Well"Flirting With TwilightJan 1, 2001
"La Vie En Rose"Passion WorldJun 8, 2015
"Moonlight Serenade"Flirting With TwilightJan 1, 2001

Similar Artists to Kurt Elling

ArtistGenreSpotify Followers
Eliane EliasJazz105,452
Lizz WrightR&B/Soul105,439
Jane MonheitVocal76,150
Carmen McRaeVocal72,190
Shirley HornVocal65,294
Dianne ReevesVocal81,582
Joshua RedmanJazz103,282
Christian McBrideJazz57,777
Cassandra WilsonVocal82,187
Gretchen ParlatoJazz54,547

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Meet Kurt Elling


Jazz singer/songwriter Kurt Elling stepped into the spotligtht in the mid-1990s. He began his career performing around Chicago, scat singing and improvising lyrics before recording a demo and eventually being signed. To date, Elling has released 13 full-length albums. He has been nominated for a total of 10 Grammy Awards, winning one for Best Vocal Jazz Album for Dedicated to You in 2009.

Event Dates and Pricing Information

Venue Date Price Tickets Available
Birdland Jazz Club Apr 17, 2024 From $81 16
Birdland Jazz Club Apr 17, 2024 From $137 7
Birdland Jazz Club Apr 18, 2024 From $81 16
Birdland Jazz Club Apr 18, 2024 From $81 16
Birdland Jazz Club Apr 19, 2024 From $81 16
Birdland Jazz Club Apr 19, 2024 From $126 10
Birdland Jazz Club Apr 20, 2024 From $81 16
Birdland Jazz Club Apr 20, 2024 From $81 16
The Vogel at the Count Basie Center for the Arts Jun 7, 2024 From $85 359
Groton Hill Music Center Jun 8, 2024 From $94 48