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Kurt Elling discusses his jazz music and background

BROADCAST: Aug. 11, 1997 | DURATION: 00:30:16

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Synopsis

Jazz singer Kurt Elling discusses his musical influences, new and past music, and the path of his career.

Details

Broadcast Date
Aug. 11, 1997

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
30 minutes, 16 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Jazz Theology, Religion, Religious Organizations

People

Musicians Religious personnel

Tags

Elling, Kurt--Interviews Jazz singers--Illinois--Chicago--20th century--Interviews Jazz Audiotapes. Radio programs. Elling, Kurt--Interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Elling, Kurt. Gingerbread Boy Lord Buckley, 1906-1960 Scat singing

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