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See Kurt Elling Live in Concert
There’s nothing like experiencing Kurt Elling live. Feel the energy, connect with the crowd, and sing along to the biggest hits in person! Check out the top songs from Kurt Elling in the playlist below, and then choose an event to claim your tickets. Get ready for a night you’ll never forget!
Why You Need to See Kurt Elling Live
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.
Who is Kurt Elling?
Kurt Elling is a solo artist from Chicago that has reached mainstream status across the jazz, bossa nova, and us easy listening categories. Kurt Elling has released 22 live and studio albums and 13 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 Wildflowers, Vol.1 on Aug 30, 2024.
Kurt Elling's Popularity
Kurt Elling's steady growth has led to an overall artist ranking of 44,717 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 300,000 listeners and nearly 100,000 followers on Spotify, but he also reaches an additional more than 7,000,000 listeners on Spotify through playlists. His top video on TikTok has nearly 100,000 views.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 "Moonlight Serenade", "Christmas Children", and "Cool Yule". 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 Wynton Marsalis, Nancy Wilson, and Cécile McLorin Salvant.
Kurt Elling Discography
| Album | Release Date | Album Type |
|---|
| Close Your Eyes | Jan 1, 1995 | Album |
| The Messenger | Jan 1, 1997 | Album |
| Pandora's Pocket | Jan 1, 1997 | Album |
| This Time It's Love | Jan 1, 1998 | Album |
| Live In Chicago | Jan 1, 1999 | Album |
| Flirting With Twilight | Jan 1, 2001 | Album |
| Man In The Air | Jan 1, 2003 | Album |
| Nightmoves | Jan 1, 2007 | Album |
| The Waking | Jan 1, 2007 | Single |
| Dedicated To You: Kurt Elling Sings the Music of Coltrane and Hartman (Live) | Jan 1, 2009 | Album |
| The Gate | Jan 1, 2011 | Album |
| 1619 Broadway ‒ The Brill Building Project | Jan 1, 2012 | Album |
| Who Is It (Carry My Joy On The Left, Carry My Pain On The Right) | May 3, 2015 | Single |
| Passion World | Jun 8, 2015 | Album |
| Upward Spiral (with Joey Calderazzo, Eric Revis & Justin Faulkner) | Jun 3, 2016 | Album |
| The Beautiful Day | Oct 28, 2016 | Album |
| American Tune | Feb 16, 2018 | Single |
| A Happy Thought (feat. Stu Mindeman) | Mar 9, 2018 | Single |
| The Questions | Mar 23, 2018 | Album |
| The Questions (Live) | Dec 7, 2018 | Album |
| Live in New York | Apr 26, 2019 | Album |
| Secrets Are The Best Stories | Apr 3, 2020 | Album |
| SuperBlue | Oct 8, 2021 | Album |
| SuperBlue: The London Sessions | Jun 15, 2022 | Album |
| Guilty Pleasures Vol. 1 | Feb 17, 2023 | Single |
| SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree | Sep 15, 2023 | Album |
| Wildflowers, Vol.1 | Aug 30, 2024 | Album |
| Wildflowers, Vol. 2 | Nov 28, 2024 | Single |
| Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring | Dec 10, 2024 | Single |
| Steppin' Out | Feb 28, 2025 | Single |
| SuperBlue: Guilty Pleasures Vol.2 | May 9, 2025 | Single |
| Wichita Lineman | Jun 13, 2025 | Single |
| The Glow Worm | Aug 8, 2025 | Single |
| Wildflowers, Vol. 3 | Aug 22, 2025 | Single |
| In The Slow Lane | Oct 10, 2025 | Single |
Kurt Elling Top Tracks
| Track | Album | Release Date |
|---|
| "Blame It On My Youth" | Flirting With Twilight | Jan 1, 2001 |
| "Christmas Children" | The Beautiful Day | Oct 28, 2016 |
| "Cool Yule" | Yule Be Boppin' | Jan 1, 1997 |
| "I Get Along Without You Very Well" | Flirting With Twilight | Jan 1, 2001 |
| "In The Slow Lane" | Songbook | Nov 14, 2025 |
| "La Vie En Rose" | Passion World | Jun 8, 2015 |
| "Moonlight Serenade" | Flirting With Twilight | Jan 1, 2001 |
| "My Foolish Heart" | This Time It's Love | Jan 1, 1998 |
| "Nature Boy" | The Messenger | Jan 1, 1997 |
| "Where The Streets Have No Name" | Passion World | Jun 8, 2015 |
Similar Artists to Kurt Elling
| Artist | Genre | Spotify Followers |
|---|
| Nancy Wilson | pop | 239,878 |
| Wynton Marsalis | jazz | 250,329 |
| Cécile McLorin Salvant | jazz | 137,659 |
| Shirley Horn | jazz | 74,765 |
| Kandace Springs | jazz | 61,569 |
| Jane Monheit | jazz | 80,047 |
| Karrin Allyson | jazz | 35,035 |
| Christian McBride | jazz | 68,439 |
| Veronica Swift | jazz | 30,297 |
| Abbey Lincoln | jazz | 42,719 |
