Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter »SuperBlue«

Performers:

Kurt Elling, vocals
Charlie Hunter, guitar
Kenny Banks, keyboards
Marcus Finnie, drums

When jazz kisses funk
Jazz has a date with funk, soul brings flowers and swing sets the playlist: »SuperBlue« makes hearts beat faster. The quartet around Elling and Hunter makes the soul sing, the funk sparkle and the swing swing in every dance leg. Kurt Elling, known as the Shakespeare of jazz vocalists or »Sinatra with superpowers« (Guardian), improvises with wit, lyricism and scat. Charlie Hunter contributes bass, harmony and melody on his hybrid guitar. Together with Kenny Banks (keys) and Marcus Finnie (drums), a sparkling cocktail is created that allows grooves to collide like a big band –, sometimes bluesy, sometimes falsetto-fine, then again resolutely funky and bouncy. Surprising twists and turns and experimental flights of fancy promise pure joie de vivre for die-hard and newly enamoured jazz lovers alike.

Place

Wiener Konzerthaus – A Temple of Music and Culture

The Wiener Konzerthaus is one of Europe's most prestigious concert venues and a cornerstone of Vienna’s vibrant musical scene. Since its opening in 1913, it has stood for musical excellence, stylistic diversity, and artistic innovation. With four magnificent halls – the Great Hall, Mozart Hall, Schubert Hall, and Berio Hall – the Konzerthaus offers exceptional acoustics and accommodates up to 1,865 guests.

From classical music and opera to jazz, world music, and contemporary compositions, the Wiener Konzerthaus is renowned for its diverse programming, featuring both international stars and emerging talents. Alongside the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, world-class orchestras, soloists, and ensembles grace its stage, making it an essential destination for music lovers.

Getting There by Public Transport

The Wiener Konzerthaus is centrally located in the 3rd district and easily accessible by public transport:

Subway:

• U4 Stadtpark station – about a 5-minute walk
• U3/U4 Landstraße (Wien Mitte) station – about a 10-minute walk

Tram:

• Lines 2, 71, D (stop Schwarzenbergplatz) – about a 3-minute walk

Bus:

• Line 4A (stop Schwarzenbergplatz)

Train:

• Wien Mitte/Landstraße (connection to CAT, S-Bahn, and subway) – about a 10-minute walk

With its excellent transport connections, the Wiener Konzerthaus is easily reachable for both locals and international visitors.
Wiener Konzerthaus – A World-Class Musical Experience.

As one of Vienna’s most important cultural institutions, the Wiener Konzerthaus seamlessly blends tradition and modernity, offering unforgettable concerts in one of the world’s most beautiful concert halls.