Jazz Star Kurt Elling Sings Coltrane/Hartman in Dedicated to You at Yoshi's, with Ernie Watts
Yoshi's Jazz Club and Restaurant (1330 Fillmore Street San Francisco, CA 94115)
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The last date listed for Kurt Elling Sings Coltrane/Hartman in Dedicated to You was Sunday July 12, 2009 / 2:00pm (Kids Matinee).
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Yoshi's San Francisco not only showcases the world's best jazz, gospel, world music and more, but its acclaimed chef Shotaro "Sho" Kamio is famed for creating some of the finest modern Japanese cuisine in the city. The state-of-the-art live music club and upscale restaurant offers an unmatched entertainment experience, and has hosted such legendary jazz greats as Betty Carter, Max Roach, Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Williams, Diana Krall, Branford Marsalis, McCoy Tyner, Harry Connick Jr., Oscar Peterson and scores of others. Please see the full event description for the lineup of upcoming performers. Learn More
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My girlfriend and I saw jazz star Kurt Elling singing last night and had a fantastic evening; enchanting voice, rich piano playing, saxophone legend Ernie Watts was amazing .... intimate setting .... smooth!Written on Jul 10 2009
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As always, ticketing was a breeze with Goldstar. Venue was pleasant, seating good, food just ok, arrived cold, was replaced but not memorable. As far as Kurt Elling goes, this was a first for me, description sounded good, so I thought why not? Well, I will tell you why. I didn't like his voice, style or this attempts to be Sinatra. My friend and I both felt that he didn't really know what he wanted to be. The worst part was that he has absolutely no stage presence, but appears stiff and without animation. He actually looked as if he were truly uncomfortable on stage. I won't blame it on the fact that I was unfamiliar with him and his group, because there are times when you come across performers that you've never heard before, but end up loving them. I can tell you that he never "grabbed me". What I mean is, even when listening to entertainers that are new to me, don't particularly thrill, usually there is a momentum that builds during the show and you buy in. Not this time, not any time, not again, not ever for me.Written on Jul 28 2009
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SEAN MARCH
Great show! I had never seen Kurt Elling before and was very impressed with his voice and vocalese abilities. He has a wonderful stage presence and was funny & entertaining when he addressed the audience.Written on Jul 13 2009
Ernie Watts was great (as always) and the supporting Laurence Hobgood trio was equally impressive.
Would see all of them again in a heartbeat.
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Damany Hendrix
THe show was amazing. My girlfriend and I attended the show on saturday. We thoroughly enjoyed the music, the setting, the drinks and food as well. Tw thumbs up!Written on Jul 13 2009
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More Information About Kurt Elling Sings Coltrane/Hartman in Dedicated to You
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Description
Critically acclaimed, Kurt Elling is the preeminent young male jazz singer today. One of Elling's major contributions is as a writer and performer of vocalese, the art of putting words to improvised solos of jazz artists. The natural heir to jazz pioneers Eddie Jefferson, King Pleasure, and Jon Hendricks, Elling is the contemporary voice in vocalese, setting the solos of Wayne Shorter, Keith Jarrett, Dexter Gordon, Pat Metheny, and others to his own deeply spiritual and compelling lyrics, an approach that reminds us of the beauty of the original music and opens us up to a fresh vision.
Kurt Elling brings Ernie Watts and the Laurence Hobgood Trio aboard for “Dedicated To You,” Elling’s creative re-imagining of John Coltrane's collaboration with “romantic balladeer” Johnny Hartman. Hartman was the only singer ever to record with Coltrane and their 1963 album of ballads is considered a masterpiece, a perfect synergy of ‘Trane’s passionate tenor saxophone and Hartman’s sensual baritone vocals.
Saxophone legend Ernie Watts is arguably the most versatile saxophonist on the scene today, having played on over 500 albums by everyone from Zappa to Thelonious Monk, delivers his own rich Tenor sound filled with soul and warmth. Elling and Hobgood taking a cue from Coltrane’s ingenuity, create new storytelling and harmonies, adding lush layers and atmospheres to what has been roundly dubbed “one of the most romantic albums ever recorded.”