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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.

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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