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Grammy Award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling and guitarist virtuoso Charlie Hunter join forces to perform new songs, standards from the Great American Songbook, and dynamic reinventions.

Two-time Grammy Award-winner Elling is renowned for a signature, rich sound, and an inventive and individualized body of work. With a one-of-a kind brand of contemporary beat lyricism and vocalese-writing ingenuity, the Chicago-based musician has extended the parameters of vocal jazz and enlarged its vocabulary. The New York Times called him “the standout male jazz vocalist of our time” and The Guardian (UK) pronounced him “a kind of Sinatra with superpowers.”

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SuperBlue: Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter

The Royal Conservatory of Music

The preeminent jazz vocalist of our time, Kurt Elling has cultivated a lasting partnership with the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra over the past decade.

Spanning a diverse repertoire that encompasses the Great American Songbook, pop, rock, and beyond, Elling has collaborated with the SNJO on a series of captivating programs. From honouring the legendary Frank Sinatra to crafting the seasonal spiritual experience "Spirit of Light" and delving into profound philosophical themes in works such as "Apparition Bridge" and "Syntopicon," Elling's artistic vision knows no bounds.

The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra presents KURT ELLING - STEPPIN' OUT!

The Queen's Hall

GRAMMY-winning jazz vocalist Kurt Elling and hybrid guitarist Charlie Hunter combine for a kaleidoscopic collection of new songs, surprising covers, and dynamic reinventions. Elling is without question today’s preeminent male jazz vocalist, renowned worldwide for his unparalleled virtuosity and flair for trailblazing artistic exploration. From his stunning reinvention of timeless standards to his own captivating original songcraft, the Chicago-based musician has fused his dazzling talents across a panoply of musical approaches, emblazoning each with signature imagination, insight, and emotional intelligence.

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Charlie Hunter

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Mar 28, 2026

SuperBlue: Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter · The Royal Conservatory of Music

Sep 29, 2024

The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra presents KURT ELLING - STEPPIN' OUT! · The Queen's Hall

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