I try to sleep as much as I can. I drink a lot of water. I practice consistently and just try to be ready for the gig.
From Kurt Elling
A lot of the commercial world wants to bank in on the cachet that jazz brings.
People want to have access to jazz because it has a vibe that's very strong.
I don't want to take it easy.
You don't just let a guy drop off the earth and not come together with everybody who knew him and loved him and respected him. You try to do it the right way.
If you're going to be transparent, you're going to have to let the music come that wants to come.
I know how hard it's been for me to get my thing out there.
It's easy to get tired of religious fundamentalists. They're such a bore. They have no sense of mystery. It's a drag, man.
A lot of people are put off by the idea of scat singing. Either that or it's something to be made fun of.
I was very lucky that more experienced musicians allowed me to caterwaul until I figured out what it was really about.
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