Branford Marsalis Quartet with special guest Kurt Elling (US) at Copenhagen Jazz Festival at Dr Koncerthuset, Koncertsalen


In an unprecedented collaboration, the Branford Marsalis Quartet welcomes Grammy Award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling, a rare addition to the rock-solid lineup of Joey Calderazzo, Eric Revis, and Justin Faulkner. Both parties are known for a wealth of jazz knowledge and stylistic versatility. Elling has repeatedly proven his prowess for working with star instrumentalists and quartets, recently winning a Grammy Award for his tribute to the famed collaboration between saxophonist John Coltrane and vocalist Johnny Hartman. Marsalis, too, is a flexible and ambitious artist; best known as a prolific jazz leader and sideman to such icons as Miles Davis, Art Blakey, and Dizzy Gillespie, he is also renowned for his work in classical music and for crossover collaborations with artists including Sting and The Grateful Dead. For this special occasion, every band member will contribute new tunes and arrangements that may touch on, but will undoubtedly go far beyond the Great American Songbook. This new artistic alliance will be an unforgettable showcase of both instrumental and vocal jazz expertise....

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In an unprecedented collaboration, the Branford Marsalis Quartet welcomes Grammy Award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling, a rare addition to the rock-solid lineup of Joey Calderazzo, Eric Revis, and Justin Faulkner. Both parties are known for a wealth of jazz knowledge and stylistic versatility. Elling has repeatedly proven his prowess for working with star instrumentalists and quartets, recently winning a Grammy Award for his tribute to the famed collaboration between saxophonist John Coltrane and vocalist Johnny Hartman. Marsalis, too, is a flexible and ambitious artist; best known as a prolific jazz leader and sideman to such icons as Miles Davis, Art Blakey, and Dizzy Gillespie, he is also renowned for his work in classical music and for crossover collaborations with artists including Sting and The Grateful Dead. For this special occasion, every band member will contribute new tunes and arrangements that may touch on, but will undoubtedly go far beyond the Great American Songbook. This new artistic alliance will be an unforgettable showcase of both instrumental and vocal jazz expertise.

“Elling is the standout male vocalist of our time.” – The New York Times

“Since the mid-1990s, no singer in jazz has been as daring, dynamic or interesting as Kurt Elling. With his soaring vocal flights, his edgy lyrics and sense of being on a musical mission, he has come to embody the creative spirit in jazz.” – The Washington Post

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