Kurt Elling on Counting Off a Tune

Kurt Elling discusses techniques for counting off a tune at a Vocal Masterclass.

Elling is the most skilled Jazz Vocalist of his generation and is a wonderful clinician. He has many valuable pearls of wisdom for young vocalists. Any opportunity to hear him speak will yield good information for singers AND instrumentalists.

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[singerdork06]

Where was this?

[Mischeaux61]

St. Louis

[pikaguit]

I just love this dude..and..Never get tired of listening to him singing..how does he hold those long notes..he must breathe through his ears !!!

[nirsratras]

all singers should listen to the album 'Nightmoves' by Kurt Elling. There is something to learn from every part of every song. I always listen back again and again.

[srhiltz]

wish I could hear him a bit better! still, amazing! thanks for posting this!

[aredjar]

I think that Kurt Elling is one of the greatest living vocalist. He's simply incredible.

[imjazzi2]

Everything he says is so very true. Onstage, everybody must take care of each other and everybody needs to look good. This is what makes performing the most fun you can have with your clothes on!

[beattiemarisa]

thanks for sharing this... really interesting :)

[kevinherbert]

Thanx Kurt,

You've xplained lots of what I just didn't get first time round..maybe I'll crack it scond time round

[creationsbychris]

HE knows how to sing. He knows how to take a silent breath and is the best I've ever heard, saw him in Omaha Saturday night. If only I had known all this when I was singing with a band. They wouldn't turn down, You can tell the emotional maturity musician of how they play, how well they play and how LOUD they play. Thanks Christerical, you can see a picture of us on my blogspot called Christerical. It's very cool.

[chuckkenn]

great for all singers and leaders just great stress the basics yeah and a great speaker

[Cerpa05]

I was at this clinic, it was wonderful. This man really knows what he is doing and how to explain what he is doing.