ELLING KURT & CHRISTIAN SANDS – WILDFLOWERS VOL. 3 CD

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Wildflowers, Vol. 3 marks another creative high point in Kurt Elling’s celebrated decade of musical exploration. Partnering with pianist Christian Sands, Elling delivers a set that blends spontaneity, lyricism, and emotional depth. Opening with “The Glow-Worm,” which reimagines Paul Lincke’s operetta classic through layered vocal harmonies, the album journeys through striking reinterpretations and originals alike. Highlights include Sands’ “Song of the Rainbow People,” now enriched with Elling’s lyrics and a glowing trumpet solo by Marquis Hill; an elegant reading of Alexandre Desplat’s “My Son” from Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio; and a playful dialogue on Monk’s “Blue Monk.” Closing with a tender take on the Bee Gees’ ballad “Emotion,” this album showcases the duo’s seamless interplay and shared spirit of invention.