Dedicated to You: Kurt Elling Sings the Music of Coltrane and Hartman cover

Released 17 years ago this June

Dedicated to You: Kurt Elling Sings the Music of Coltrane and Hartman

Kurt Elling · 2009

56 min · 12 tracks · jazz

A lush, intimate journey through jazz standards, infused with Elling's rich baritone and inventive vocal improvisation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • lush, intimate listening experience
  • gradual build with emotional peaks
  • vocal improvisation that captivates
  • reflective moments for quiet evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
  • want standalone singles only

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2009, Kurt Elling was already recognized as one of the leading male jazz vocalists, following his Grammy-winning album 'Nightmoves' in 2007. 'Dedicated to You' marked a significant creative exploration as he paid homage to the legendary John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman, showcasing both respect for tradition and his distinct artistic voice.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 All Or Nothing At All 6:52
  • 2 It's Easy to Remember 4:07
  • 3 Dedicated to You 6:36
  • 4 What's New 2:40
  • 5 Lush Life 4:39
  • 6 Autumn Serenade 3:14
  • 7 Say It (Over and Over Again) 6:40
  • 8 They Say It's Wonderful 4:01
  • 9 My One and Only Love 3:27
  • 10 Nancy With the Laughing Face 4:57
  • 11 Acknowledgements 0:41
  • 12 You Are Too Beautiful 8:10

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