Close Your Eyes
Kurt Elling · 1995
63 min · 13 tracks · jazz
A lush tapestry of vocal jazz woven with intimate storytelling and sophisticated arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate storytelling through vocals
- wave-like pacing with dynamics
- reflective moments for quiet evenings
- engaging narratives that unfold slowly
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1995, 'Close Your Eyes' marked Kurt Elling's debut album, introducing his unique baritone voice and impeccable phrasing to the jazz scene. At this point in his career, Elling was transitioning from being a relatively unknown performer to gaining recognition for his innovative approach to jazz standards and original compositions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gregory Porter· Cécile McLorin Salvant· Diana Krall
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Close Your Eyes 6:08
- 2 Dolores Dream 6:36
- 3 Ballad of the Sad Young Men 6:20
- 4 (Hide the) Salome 6:59
- 5 Married Blues 1:32
- 6 Storyteller Experiencing Total Confusion 6:16
- 7 Never Say Goodbye (for Jodi) 5:33
- 8 Those Clouds Are Heavy, You Dig? 3:09
- 9 Wait 'Till You See Her 3:58
- 10 Hurricane 4:50
- 11 Now It Is Time That Gods Came Walking Out 2:03
- 12 Never Never Land 5:53
- 13 Remembering Veronica 4:15
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