Kurt Elling & Yellowjackets Celebrate Weather Report is a thrilling collaboration between two jazz powerhouses, blending the iconic music of Weather Report with bold reinterpretations and original artistry. This dynamic performance honors Weather Report’s groundbreaking legacy while blending reimagined classics with new explorations, driven by the innovative spirit of Elling and Yellowjackets.
Grammy-winning vocalist Kurt Elling, known for his captivating baritone and improvisational brilliance, 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 Kurt Elling “the standout male jazz vocalist of our time.” The Guardian (UK) pronounced him “a kind of Sinatra with superpowers.”
Kurt Elling joins forces with Yellowjackets, jazz fusion legends redefining the genre for over four decades. Throughout their storied 43-year history, the Yellowjackets have recorded 26 albums, received 16 Grammy nominations – won 2 – performed countless sold-out tours, and enjoyed worldwide critical acclaim and commercial success. Their latest album “Parallel Motion” (2022) also received a Grammy nomination for Best Jazz Instrumental Album and is a true testament to the longevity and resilience of a band who debuted over 40 years ago. Consistently reinventing themselves through elevated instrumentation in their signature electro-acoustic soundscape, the current lineup showcases a collective at their prime.
