Album · 1997
The Messenger
- Released
- 1997
- Label
- Blue Note
- Tracklist
- 12 tracks
- Length
- 1:12:01
- Country
- US
“The Messenger” is an album by Kurt Elling, released in 1997 on Blue Note. The original release has 12 tracks with a running time of 1:12:01. Jazz standards on the record include “April In Paris”, “Nature Boy” and “Prelude To A Kiss”. The line-up features Kurt Elling (vocals), Paul Wertico (membranophone, percussion), Rob Amster (double bass), Dave Onderdonk (guitar) and Eric Hochberg (bass).
Who played on The Messenger
- Kurt Elling vocals all tracks
- Paul Wertico membranophone, percussion on 9 tracks
- Rob Amster double bass on 8 tracks
- Dave Onderdonk guitar on 3 tracks
- Eric Hochberg bass on 3 tracks
- Ed Petersen tenor saxophone on 2 tracks
- Orbert Davis trumpet, flugelhorn on 2 tracks
- Cassandra Wilson vocals on 1 track
- Eddie Johnson tenor saxophone on 1 track
Tracklist
- 1 Nature Boy standard — eden ahbez 6:09
- 2 April in Paris standard — Vernon Duke 5:11
- 3 The Beauty of All Things 8:07
- 4 The Dance 1:33
- 5 Prayer for Mr. Davis 6:03
- 6 Endless 4:48
- 7 Tanya Jean 10:16
- 8 It's Just a Thing 4:31
- 9 Ginger Bread Boy — Jimmy Heath 5:02
- 10 Prelude to a Kiss standard — Duke Ellington 5:27
- 11 Time of the Season — Rod Argent 5:53
- 12 The Messenger 9:01
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Frequently asked questions
Who played on The Messenger?
The line-up of The Messenger includes Kurt Elling (vocals), Paul Wertico (membranophone, percussion), Rob Amster (double bass), Dave Onderdonk (guitar), Eric Hochberg (bass), Ed Petersen (tenor saxophone), Orbert Davis (trumpet, flugelhorn) and Cassandra Wilson (vocals).
Which label released The Messenger?
The Messenger was released in 1997 on Blue Note.
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