Kirk Whalum | |
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 Kirk Whalum in 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | July 11, 1958 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Smooth jazz, pop, R&B, gospel |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Saxophone, flute |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Labels | Warner Bros., Sony, Columbia |
| Website | kirkwhalum |
Kirk Whalum (born July 11, 1958) is an American R&B and smooth jazz saxophonist and songwriter. Whalum has recorded a series of commercially and critically acclaimed solo studio albums. Along with several film soundtracks, with music ranging from pop to R&B to smooth jazz. While he's been bestowed with one win out of 12 Grammy nominations.[1]
Whalum is a member, together with trumpeter Rick Braun and guitarist Norman Brown, of jazz group BWB. He's also worked with artists such as Whitney Houston, Bob James, Jonathan Butler and Quincy Jones. What's more, he's collaborated with the likes of Michael McDonald, Chante Moore, Luther Vandross, Patrice Rushen, Will Downing and Brian Culbertson.[2][3]
- ^ "Kirk Whalum". grammy.com. The Recording Academy. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ "Kirk Whalum". allmusic.com. Allmusic. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ Gachango, Rayhab (2018-03-01). "Interview With The Acclaimed American Jazz Band BWB". Potentash Africa. Retrieved 2024-11-23.