Kirk Whalum
Kirk Whalum
Top Songs
| 1 | Bah-De-Yah! | ||
| 2 | He's Been Just That Good [Live] | ||
| 3 | The Wave | ||
| 4 | Sunday's Best | ||
| 5 | Just as I Am |
Albums
May 2024 • 11 songs
Nov 2023 • 1 song
Sep 2021 • 12 songs
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About
Biography
Memphis-bred saxophonist Kirk Whalum has continually drawn inspiration from the rich musical traditions of that city, blending gospel, R&B, blues, and jazz. Whalum, who has drawn comparisons to artists like John Coltrane and Grover Washington, Jr., has gained acclaim for his cross-pollinated sound, topping the contemporary jazz chart with 1998's For You and winning the Grammy for Best Gospel Song for "It's What I Do" off 2011's The Gospel According to Jazz: Chapter III. He has also recorded with icons like Luther Vandross, Al Green, and Whitney Houston (playing on her classic ...