Live in Chicago
Kurt Elling · 2000
70 min · 14 tracks · jazz
A vibrant live jazz experience, blending Elling's improvisational prowess with heartfelt interpretations of classic standards.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic live performance energy
- heartfelt interpretations of classics
- wave-like pacing throughout
- immersive experience
- intimate storytelling through song
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer studio polish over live
- want quick, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Live in Chicago' was released in 2000, Kurt Elling was establishing himself as a prominent figure in contemporary jazz. This album followed his critically acclaimed debut, 'Close Your Eyes,' and marked a significant step in building his reputation as a masterful vocalist and improviser within the jazz community.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gregory Porter· Cécile McLorin Salvant· Diana Krall
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Downtown 3:50
- 2 My Foolish Heart 12:17
- 3 Smoke Gets in Your Eyes 8:29
- 4 Oh My God 3:51
- 5 Night Dream 9:00
- 6 (I Love You) for Sentimental Reasons 5:19
- 7 Intro: (Esperanto) 1:44
- 8 Esperanto 5:15
- 9 Don't Get Scared 3:39
- 10 Intro: (Goin' to Chicago) 0:44
- 11 Goin' to Chicago 5:39
- 12 Intro: (The Rent Party) 0:44
- 13 The Rent Party 8:19
- 14 Blues Cleaner 1:28
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