“I couldn't do what I do without the encouragement and influence of the...” — Kurt Elling Quote

“I couldn't do what I do without the encouragement and influence of the musicians I played with in Chicago.”

“The singer is always an ambassador of music.”

“There are incredible musicians around the world.”

“When I got started, I was a sideshow. At my first Consumer Electronics Show, in 1977 in Chicago, people came from all over the floor to see the 'lady programmer.' They had me dressed in a turquoise lab coat with my name embroidered on the pocket.”

“Chicago's one of the most segregated cities in America. Everybody lives in their own silos and vacuums.”

“I'll always love the city of Chicago.”