Jazz singing superstar Kurt Elling this week releases his new CD, “Passion World,” and embarks on a world tour for it at Birdland, the New York club.
In addition to his regular quintet, Elling also works on the album with guest collaborators, including Cuban trumpeter Arturo Sandoval; German trumpeter Till Bronner; French accordion virtuoso Richard Galliano; the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra; and the WDR Big Band and Orchestra from Germany.