Kirk Whalum

Kirk Whalum
Born: Jul 11, 1958 in Memphis, TN
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Genre: Jazz
Styles: Jazz-Pop, Contemporary Jazz, Crossover Jazz, Urban, Smooth Jazz, Adult Contemporary, Quiet Storm, Contemporary Gospel
Biography: From his early days in Memphis, where he played in his father's church choir, veteran saxophonist Kirk Whalum drew inspiration from the rich musical traditions of that city, including gospel, R&B, blues, and eventually jazz. He received a scholarship to attend music school at Texas Southern University, ...Read full biography
The Promise
Released: 1989
Label: COLUMBIA
Critics' Rating:
Bob James gets the credit for discovering the passionate, soulful sax of Whalum in 1984. But you just know that a talent this size would have emerged on its own sooner or later. Between then and this release ...Read full review
And You Know That!
Released: 1988
Label: COLUMBIA
Critics' Rating:
Light pop/fusion though Whalum's a very good player. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide ...Read full review
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