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Elling, McLorin Salvant and Fortner: A Wish (Valentine)

By Katchie Cartwright
September 2, 2024
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On a fragrant waft as summer draws to a close,

Kurt Elling

vocals
b.1967

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Sullivan Fortner

piano
b.1986

" data-original-title="" title="">Sullivan Fortner and

Cecile McLorin Salvant

vocals
b.1989

" data-original-title="" title="">Cecile McLorin Salvant tender this exquisite reading of

Fred Hersch

piano
b.1955

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" data-original-title="" title="">Norma Winstone's "A Wish (Valentine)," from Wildflowers, Vol. 1 (Edition Records, 2024). Conceived, recorded and released in one week during the dog days of August, the album is a lovely reminder of the power of a moment in the hands and hearts of a masterful artist (or three).

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Ethnomusicologist, singer-flutist, writer, radio host (KRTU San Antonio 91.7FM).

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