99 Quotes by Kurt Elling

I've worked with a number of big bands, but there's nothing in life like the Basie band.

I like the power and versatility of a big band and how an orchestra can vary the dynamics from very loud to very quiet, and SNJO covers those bases.

You learn as much as you can from the people that you work with. That's why you want to surround yourself with the heaviest people that you can possibly get to.

I didn't arrive on the scene until after Jaco Pastorius had passed, but 'Three Views of a Secret' is a long-time favourite of mine.

You want to be doing your best work whatever field of the arts you're in because your life's going to be over all too soon, and you have to make the most of it.

I try to stick with things that I can sing with honesty.

I think I make most of my decisions pretty organically.

I don't really have a more intellectualized approach. After the fact, I can sure talk about stuff a lot - but when I make decisions, I really just follow what sounds good to me.

I'm lucky that I enjoy touring as much as I do. I'm not going to make a living just making records.