On July 22, 2003, “Blue Note” label released “July Man in the Air”, the sixth Kurt Elling album. It was recorded in January 2003, and was produced by Kurt Elling and Laurence Hobgood.

Personnel:

• Kurt Elling– vocals
• Laurence Hobgood– piano, Rhodes electric piano
• Rob Amster– double bass
• Frank Parker, Jr.– drums, percussion
• Paul Wertico– drums
• Stefon Harris– vibraphone
• Jim Gailloreto– soprano saxophone
• Brad Wheeler– soprano saxophone
• Dan Garcia – engineer

Track listing:

1. Minuano (Six-Eight) – Pat Metheny, Lyle Mays
2. In the Winelight – Kurt Eaton, Gladston
3. Resolution – John Coltrane
4. Time to Say Goodbye – Joe Zawinul
5. The Uncertainty of the Poet – Wendy Cope
6. The More I Have You – Kurt Elling
7. Man in the Air – Laurence Hobgood, Kurt Elling
8. A Secret I – Herbie Hancock
9. Higher Vibe – Courtney Pine
10. Hidden Jewel – Bobby Watson
11. Never My Love – Richard Addrisi, Donald Addrisi
12. All is Quiet – Bob Mintzer