Kurt Elling is one of today's most challenging vocalists. Charlie Hunter is one of today's most creative guitarists. With SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree this inventive pair continues to bend genres with a collection of reimaginations of works by Joni Mitchell, Ornette Coleman, and Bob Dorough, alongside crafty originals, pairing the twosome with keyboardist DJ Harrison and drummer Corey Fonville, with guests, including flutist Elena Pinderhughes. There's a forward to their motion which is most enjoyable.
From Monday, September 11 through Friday, September 15, one cut from The Iridescent Spree album will be featured each morning on the New Day, New Play spotlight on my Daybreak show.
Preview “Bounce It” from The Iridescent Spree, above.
