Quotes by Kurt Elling

It helps me to learn things in different languages, even if its just phonetically, and to make myself vulnerable to other audiences by trying to reflect back to them the genius of their own cultures, and to do that, oftentimes, in new jazz settings, new arrangements. Its a way to show respect.

People just want to dig; they want to dance. They dont want to work all through the night, and neither do I. I like getting out there, but communication should be occurring on more levels than heavy-laden philosophical.

I consider myself very fortunate. I have a beautiful wife who supports my work and is raising our daughter when Im out on the road.

My strength is to communicate with an audience and to know what jazz singing is capable of.

You dont know what bravery is until you overcome fear.

I travel all the time. And as I go around the world, I try to learn a little something and not just take up all the available air.