Kurt Elling and Charlie Hunter

Chicago-born Grammy-winning jazz vocalist mixing jazz/R&B/poetry; famed for high range, scat & beatboxing, electric live shows; collab’d w/ Charlie Hunter & Branford Marsalis.

Charlie Hunter, born in Rhode Island, is a renowned guitarist known for his mastery of the seven and eight-string guitar. Spanning 35 years and 30+ albums, he's collaborated with Norah Jones, Mos Def, John Mayer, and more. Famous for his bass, lead, and rhythm techniques, Hunter has recorded with major labels like Blue Note and now runs SideHustle Records. His innovative style and artistic sensibility make him a leading figure in jazz.