Wildflowers: Kurt Elling with Christian Sands

High-energy alto saxophonist blends jazz, funk, and R&B!

Two of the most compelling voices in modern jazz come together for an extraordinary night of music as Kurt Elling and Christian Sands share the stage.

Elling— the two-time GRAMMY® winner hailed by The New York Times as “the standout male jazz vocalist of our time”—brings his rich baritone, poetic lyricism, and boundary-pushing creativity. Over a twenty-five-year career, Elling has won three Prix du Jazz Vocal (France), two German Echo Awards, two Dutch Edison Awards, and has been nominated for a GRAMMY® Award sixteen times.

Joining him is GRAMMY®-nominated pianist Christian Sands, a virtuosic and imaginative force whose genre-defying artistry has made him one of jazz’s most exciting modern innovators. Known for his captivating live performances—whether in solo settings, trio formats, or with jazz legends—Sands combines swing, gospel, blues, and modern influences with soul and precision.