The Gate (Kurt Elling album)


The Gate is a 2011 studio album by Kurt Elling, produced by Don Was. on November 30th 2011, the album received a Nomination in 54th Grammy Awards for Best Jazz Vocal Album.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Thom Jurek awarded the album four stars, and described Elling as a "modern jazz visionary". Jurek said "The Gate presents Elling at the top of his game; it is a song cycle that is mesmerizing and mysterious as it is provocative and compelling."

Track listing

  1. "Matte Kudasai" - 4:19
  2. "Steppin' Out" - 4:48
  3. "Come Running to Me" - 6:06
  4. "Norwegian Wood " - 5:39
  5. "Blue in Green" - 6:48
  6. "Samurai Cowboy" - 3:24
  7. "After the Love Has Gone" - 5:51
  8. "Golden Lady" - 5:47
  9. "Nighttown, Lady Bright" - 9:00

    Personnel

;Performance
;Production