Clearly, Kurt Elling's passion is frightening to some. Their loss. I've seen him six or seven times in person and he never disappoints. The best male jazz singer on the planet.
I was turning a radio dial one Summer day in Chicago and I stumbled upon Orbert Davis' radio show. His guest that day was Kurt Elling, and during the interview Kurt spoke about the late great Mark Murphy. I knew Kurt Elling's name because he's a Chicago Son, but I didn't know his music. Shamefully, I didn't know Mark Murphy's name at all, but I had heard a few of his songs. Not only did that interview lead me here, it lead me to an amazing songbook of both Elling's and Mark Murphy's songs. So much value discovered from randomly turning a radio dial one Summer day in Chicago. My Creator has since bathed me in some of the best Jazz music, nay, some of the best music ever made. I am so blessed.
Kurt is such a cat, some of these jazz contemporaries are such monsters, the art just grows and grows. Kurt's ability to roar and soar then swoop down to softness and delicacy amply illustrates a singer at the very top of his game. Kurt is another of the many great objects to study in jazz.
Agree! Just saw another live version of this with Kurt, band and orchestra on Mezzo - not sure what venue it was,, likely some opera house or concert hall in Europe - and I was just riveted. Incredible rhythmic control, swing and versatility in the use of his range. He's clearly listened a great deal to Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald but he makes those stylings completely his own. The orchestra clearly love working with him too. )
Kurt Elling is the apex male jazz singer/vocalese/scatmaster of this era. Drummer Kobie Watkins solo was dexterous and the epitome rhythmic finesse. He played one song on my self produced CD “PERFECT PEACE” and we used to Jam at the Velvet Lounge in Chicago 20 years ago. Bassist Rob Amster played a trio gig with me at DePaul University. Pianist Lawrence Hobgood is from Chicago too and a virtuoso of course! I have seen Kurt Elling perform with Mark Murphy, Kevin Mahogany, and the legendary Jon Hendricks! Kurt Elling used to jam with the legendary 🎷 player Von Freeman in the 80’s & 90’s on the Chicago’s South side. Again, Kurt Elling is one of the best jazz male singers of all time!,🎤🎹🎺🎻🎸🥁🎷🪕🎼
No clue, this performance made me cry several times since I first listened him (at age 8, I can still feel those goosebumps). I cant believe this man is a human 😅
I don't know what some of these people are talking about. Music isn't about perfection, it's about how it conveys emotion and I LOVE THIS RENDITION. I am a new Kurt Elling fan!!! Amazing voice..
Exactly the same for me. Then one day, one magic day he passed our way - to our little town in the midwest. My friend works there and got us 2nd row seats. I couldn't believe the thrill when I could see him just waiting to come on stage ! HE'S A REAL PERSON ! It was absolutely 2 of the finest hours of existence anyone could ever hope for. I couldn't even cry. It was beyond too much.
I discovered Elling about 20 years ago, and I'm glad my enthusiasm for his sound stands as I see this clip now in 2020. I would hope others feel the same of the great Kurt Elling, still?
Kurt does such a great job with this rendition of "Nature Boy". It is right up there and maybe even better than Nat King Coles version. I just cannot stop listening to Kurt and this beautiful song. I have become addicted!
There are very few who make my eyes tear-u,p but Kurt Elling does it for me and leaves me wanting to hear more. This performance almost had me crying like a baby and I am three quarters of a century old. I have heard all the greats in that time and Elling outstrips them all IMHO! The pianist and drummer are apt players to meld with this singer...not everyone could!
Some guys have everything. Pitch, rythm, and a voice ring that just blows you away. Boy, those low notes... Glad this one had the good idea to sing jazz.
I was born in the same magic year as Kurt-67'-and have gone back singing after 12 years. This is so so so inspirational! God bless all your hard work and talent Mr Elling. If i can even get 3/4 of the way to that greatness I'd be amazed.
How can you decide to pull the "unlike" button ? seriously ! even if it's not your type of music HOW could anybody truely dislike it ???? (gonna see him live in 10 days hiiiiiiiiiiiii)
Genius, what incredible range, mastering the art of skat. Wow, he's glorious❤ whoever he frightens is not open to real music and the immeasurable beauty of his vocals.
JEEEEZZZZZZZZZZZ thats the most freakin' performance I've ever seen!!!! both solos were just amazing!!! loved his scat!!! what a great proposal melodic and rithmic proposal! A new way of understanding!! just great!
I showed up last night in SF at a rehearsal with my choir, the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir for a Duke Ellington Tribute concert we're doing at Grace Cathedral to see Kurt Elling on stage! He's singing with us!!! I couldn't believe it. I couldn't stop staring at him and he was looking at me like what is her problem..lol.
I'm amazed! Thanks to Taehyung for recommending such a great musician! It's scary to think that I could pass by such a performer in my life and never hear him!
Oh, and I also hear a bit of Frank Sinatra in some of Kurt’s tunes! Still, an original artist with unique style and I am crazy in love with this dude’s magnificent voice 🥰
Love love love Kurt Elling! I am honored to be living in the city that is hosting him at the Jazz Festival :) Only mad love and respect for this genius!!
There was a boy A very strange enchanted boy They say he wandered very far, very far, over land and sea A little shy and sad of eye But very wise was he And then one day A magic day he passed my way And while we spoke of many things Fools and kings This he said to me The greatest thing you'll ever learn Is just to love and be loved in return The greatest thing you'll ever learn Is just to love and be loved in return
There are a few things in life that when you experience them you know there is a connection we have with everything in the universe. Thank you for the post!
Clearly, Kurt Elling's passion is frightening to some. Their loss. I've seen him six or seven times in person and he never disappoints. The best male jazz singer on the planet.
have you visited other plents?
@@pepegreenos4359 Only the jazz clubs.
Period.
I envy the freedom he sings with.
is there a version of this song on spotify?
I was turning a radio dial one Summer day in Chicago and I stumbled upon Orbert Davis' radio show. His guest that day was Kurt Elling, and during the interview Kurt spoke about the late great Mark Murphy. I knew Kurt Elling's name because he's a Chicago Son, but I didn't know his music. Shamefully, I didn't know Mark Murphy's name at all, but I had heard a few of his songs. Not only did that interview lead me here, it lead me to an amazing songbook of both Elling's and Mark Murphy's songs. So much value discovered from randomly turning a radio dial one Summer day in Chicago. My Creator has since bathed me in some of the best Jazz music, nay, some of the best music ever made. I am so blessed.
15yrs in and I still love these presentations by Kurt Elling ❤️
Kurt is such a cat, some of these jazz contemporaries are such monsters, the art just grows and grows.
Kurt's ability to roar and soar then swoop down to softness and delicacy amply illustrates a singer at the very top of his game. Kurt is another of the many great objects to study in jazz.
As a musician, I am amazed at how he uses his voice. Absolutely astounding.
Its wonderful seeing him live in person as well. He is from Chicago so I would get to catch him a lot. He's a very nice cat too.
He also circular breathes while singing in some instances to which is a Marvelous thing to behold.
Agree! Just saw another live version of this with Kurt, band and orchestra on Mezzo - not sure what venue it was,, likely some opera house or concert hall in Europe - and I was just riveted. Incredible rhythmic control, swing and versatility in the use of his range. He's clearly listened a great deal to Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald but he makes those stylings completely his own. The orchestra clearly love working with him too. )
@@Mentagasm LOL, that is great!
As a singer, I too am amazed
One of the most underrated jazz singers of our era
I love how the drummer totally gets lost in his solo. A true master of his art. I love this video.
Not lost at all. Just too complicated for you.
@@joncraven9434 the word "lost", in this context, means to get absorbed, transcend. But thank you for your answer. Have a great day!
U were wishing someone to replicate u so u could feel interesting right
@@danteleiva7155 Why so much animosity?
@@danteleiva7155 “ let’s start some fights on UA-cam !”
Kurt Elling is the apex male jazz singer/vocalese/scatmaster of this era.
Drummer Kobie Watkins solo was dexterous and the epitome rhythmic finesse.
He played one song on my self produced CD “PERFECT PEACE” and we used to Jam at the Velvet Lounge in Chicago 20 years ago.
Bassist Rob Amster played a trio gig with me at DePaul University.
Pianist Lawrence Hobgood is from Chicago too and a virtuoso of course!
I have seen Kurt Elling perform with Mark Murphy, Kevin Mahogany, and the legendary Jon Hendricks!
Kurt Elling used to jam with the legendary 🎷 player Von Freeman in the 80’s & 90’s on the Chicago’s South side.
Again, Kurt Elling is one of the best jazz male singers of all time!,🎤🎹🎺🎻🎸🥁🎷🪕🎼
Greetings Peter, from Chicago.
Kobie Watkins cooks man.
No clue, this performance made me cry several times since I first listened him (at age 8, I can still feel those goosebumps). I cant believe this man is a human 😅
Thanks for giving the accurate names.
This is why Kurt Elling is my favorite jazz singer. Simply amazing.
He is killing it. Every time I listen to his passionate interpretation it makes me lose some tears. The drum solo is nailing it too...
That drummer is EVERYTHING!
MeelaESQ Kobie Watkins from Chicago.
I just shed tears as well. I love it! This group is tight and Elling’s voice is magic. What a gift!
Me too ❤
almost 12 years later and i still cant stop watching this
The absolute best to EVER do it!! Kurt Elling is the truth!!!
one of the best jazz singers on the planet
Taehyung's taste never disappoint. Whenever he suggests an artist or a song u know it's a gem
🙄
@@maryoa3665 😷
Ew kpop
Who tf is taehyung?
@@forwhy8723yu mad
ABSOLUTELY JAW DROPPING vocals and musicianship ALL THE WAY AROUND!!! Wow!! And I say this as a vocalist...Wow!
Why doesn't Kurt Elling get more airplay on jazz stations? Come DJs, wake up! He is truly a treasure and one of a kind!
I don't know what some of these people are talking about. Music isn't about perfection, it's about how it conveys emotion and I LOVE THIS RENDITION. I am a new Kurt Elling fan!!! Amazing voice..
Ya? He gets slagged? He's the only one I can think that caught my interest in this genre
V tiene un gusto exquisito , vaya si no lo hubiera mencionando ( que le gusta este artista) , no habría escuchado esta canción
I seriously cannot get over how incredible this guy is. Just unbelievable. Best. singer. ever. period.
We all talk about great Kurt's voice, but can we appreciate the drummer work🔥
Oh yes ,yes , yes❤❤❤
Perfection. Heart and soul. Not too much, not too little💯
I was there aswell!... My eyes got wet when he sung "lush life"... that was a magic moment ill treasure for ever..
I'd never heard of Kurt Elling before doing a UA-cam search for Nature Boy, what a joy. I so love discovering new artists.
Exactly the same for me.
Then one day, one magic day he passed our way - to our little town in the midwest.
My friend works there and got us 2nd row seats.
I couldn't believe the thrill when I could see him just waiting to come on stage ! HE'S A REAL PERSON !
It was absolutely 2 of the finest hours of existence anyone could ever hope for.
I couldn't even cry. It was beyond too much.
Same here. My vocal coach turned me on to him. He really soars.
bournemouthlass I
Goes for me too, thanks to catching him on Jazz FM.
Same thing just happened to me - 2 years later... Fantastic!!
I could watch this over and over. Wow. Amazing band, incredible vocals, ridiculous drum solo.
+Natalie de Jager Music *I do watch this over and over.
I stream it as I drive along, singing my feet off. Best song/performance ever.
This awesomeness in 2024, HI !
The best drum solo I ever heard Kobie Watkins play live.
Chicago cat all the way.
Bar setting and a drummer to be emulated!
2seconds into the drum solo i had to scroll down to find this comment hahaha bless
I discovered Elling about 20 years ago, and I'm glad my enthusiasm for his sound stands as I see this clip now in 2020. I would hope others feel the same of the great Kurt Elling, still?
Kurt does such a great job with this rendition of "Nature Boy". It is right up there and maybe even better than Nat King Coles version. I just cannot stop listening to Kurt and this beautiful song. I have become addicted!
Mesmerizing . . . personal owning NATURE BOY he IS!!! B R A V O !!!
Genius voice and incredible drummer!
Thanks!!
There are very few who make my eyes tear-u,p but Kurt Elling does it for me and leaves me wanting to hear more. This performance almost had me crying like a baby and I am three quarters of a century old. I have heard all the greats in that time and Elling outstrips them all IMHO! The pianist and drummer are apt players to meld with this singer...not everyone could!
Some guys have everything. Pitch, rythm, and a voice ring that just blows you away. Boy, those low notes...
Glad this one had the good idea to sing jazz.
My x showed me Kurt about 4 years ago and i've been addicted ever sense.
Best version I ever heard can't stop listening to it
Be my mom please
He´s a musician, not only a singer!!! Wonderful!!
He sings with so much soul. I wish i was there to witness this performance.
Anybody who keeps the Art of Scat alive, is more than okay in my book!
ooof, one of the best jazz ballads I have heard in this century
Love the freedom he sings with.
Unbelievable. i mean the man is amazing.
WOW! I LOVE this guy. Kurt is SICK with the vocals. Just SICK! The music is on point, too! Now THIS is what you call REAL music.
This perfomance was perfect
I was at this concert. Thanks for putting up this song. Such a great interpretation.
Wow. Holy talent he has!
+김나연 Are you speaking Yoda-ese? :)
+hottubz1965 lol
I heard Kurt yesterday live in Warsaw. His charisma and voice are just like in this video from 16 years ago!
I've never seen an orchestra have so much fun before!
I come back to this video regularly. Show this to any musician who appreciates talent and showmanship and they are guaranteed to be super impressed.
I was born in the same magic year as Kurt-67'-and have gone back singing after 12 years. This is so so so inspirational! God bless all your hard work and talent Mr Elling. If i can even get 3/4 of the way to that greatness I'd be amazed.
How can you decide to pull the "unlike" button ? seriously ! even if it's not your type of music HOW could anybody truely dislike it ????
(gonna see him live in 10 days hiiiiiiiiiiiii)
That drum solo! Oh My!!!
This was definitely a good night for the singer and drummer.
Thanks!!
Genius, what incredible range, mastering the art of skat. Wow, he's glorious❤ whoever he frightens is not open to real music and the immeasurable beauty of his vocals.
He plays with upper structurers like a sax player! amazing!!
JEEEEZZZZZZZZZZZ thats the most freakin' performance I've ever seen!!!! both solos were just amazing!!! loved his scat!!! what a great proposal melodic and rithmic proposal! A new way of understanding!! just great!
I showed up last night in SF at a rehearsal with my choir, the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir for a Duke Ellington Tribute concert we're doing at Grace Cathedral to see Kurt Elling on stage! He's singing with us!!! I couldn't believe it. I couldn't stop staring at him and he was looking at me like what is her problem..lol.
How was the experience?
It was awesome. It was incredible really. He's great.
After 2 years of searching this performance again after forgetting it...it felt God sent to me that I have finally discovered it again! 😭💖
I'm amazed!
Thanks to Taehyung for recommending such a great musician!
It's scary to think that I could pass by such a performer in my life and never hear him!
My jaw currently resides on the floor. will remain there. i am humbled. consummate showman enjoying each moment sung.
Anyone here in 2024? :D
No
I’m here.👍
At least once a month. 😎
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Me, everyday since few years 😂
I get tingles every time I watch this, wish it where available on DVD :(
Oh, and I also hear a bit of Frank Sinatra in some of Kurt’s tunes! Still, an original artist with unique style and I am crazy in love with this dude’s magnificent voice 🥰
Scatting: Speaking tongues with the gods of Jazz!
Love love love Kurt Elling! I am honored to be living in the city that is hosting him at the Jazz Festival :) Only mad love and respect for this genius!!
I'm wondering why anyone would hit the dislike button on this rendition? Great job Kurt on this song. You did justice to it. My opinion
There was a boy
A very strange enchanted boy
They say he wandered very far,
very far, over land and sea
A little shy and sad of eye
But very wise was he
And then one day
A magic day he passed my way
And while we spoke of many things
Fools and kings
This he said to me
The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return
The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return
Oh my God- I love this version. Kurt Elling= the best male singer alive!
Michael Gerle Stunningly, and embarrassingly, clueless.
Bitofinger Alastname Bitofinger - who are you to judge me? I don´t want to know what kind of music you like. Fuck you:-)
heheheh
+Bitofinger Alastname PREACH
+Michael Gerle im on your side
Brilliant just brilliant.
Kurt ?? the best ScatJazz Singer of all times !!! Got all of his records.. Great pleasure each time I play them..
Just the best rendition of this song I have ever heard.
There are a few things in life that when you experience them you know there is a connection we have with everything in the universe.
Thank you for the post!
Se imaginan canciones con un estilo asi y el de Sammy Davis en su mixtape.
Taehyung en verdad tiene tan buen gusto.
Love scatting...so creative!!!
I second that: Just about the best rendition of that song EVER!
Dont know how many times ive watched this........... But it just gets better every time.
Between his scat solo and the drummers solo, this song TOTALLY sends me. Kurt is magnificent!! An mp3 of this would be completely fabulous!!
Thank You!!!
I can´t believe what I´m listening... My God... Awesome!!
Wow! What an amazing singer!! His music goes directly to the bones!
Dayum! Wow! Excellent Nature boy rendition! Go Kurt!
2016 and Kurt still puts it down.
Can we take a moment to appreciate the chops this drummer had, really?
I THINK I JUST DIED AND WENT TO HEAVEN
welcome to heaven...
Took the words right out of my mouth! Goose bumps here.. Wow
just discovered him and heaven is right.
Me too
yepp. Heaven.
His talent and the Sydney Symphony orchestra are simply otherworldly. One of my all-time faves. Blows me away!
His voice is perfect!
This Mo Fo is friggin' AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!! Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! And the drummer gave it all he had and a little more!
Thanks!!!
I discovered Kurt Elling 20 years ago. I have 3 albums from him and i still love this voice and this version
BRILLIANT & MASTERFUL!! ❤️🎵🎉🍷🦋😎🌸LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
Audio chocolate.
FANTASTIC. This is the most original, innovative version of this I've ever heard. Unreal voice on him!
I think Kurt is an amazing singer that does something different and has an amazing sense of rhythm.
Wonderfu! A thousand times wonderful!
LOL I love the lady's facial expression when Kurt Elling scats lol (4:05)
I was wondering if anyone else caught that too.
Mon dieu 😱😱😱😱que c'est juste magnifique magnifique magnifique!!!👏👏👏❤❤❤!!!!
Gorgeous, lush singing and a killer arrangement!
Certainly a one of a kind marvelous talent. What a joy,
great performance, great musician
Excellent watch. Excellent vocal work. I stumbled across this searching for" Nature boy".Thanks for sharing.
I loooooooove his rendition of 'Nature Boy'
Grest voice and version , love it
It is just perfect. What a beautiful version.
Thank you Kurt 💋
What a magnificent arrangement!!! I bow to thee