Jazz
United States
Kirk Whalum
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Kirk Whalum actualmente tiene 20 upcoming concerts; el próximo está programado para el sábado, 6 de septiembre de 2025 en el Lock 3 Live de Akron, , Estados Unidos.
- sept0606 sept 2025Lock 3 LiveAkron
- sept1717 sept 2025The Funky BiscuitBoca Raton
- sept1818 sept 2025The Funky BiscuitBoca Raton
- sept1919 sept 2025Festival Grounds at Pensacola Maritime ParkPensacola
- sept2020 sept 2025Forsyth Park Band ShellNuevaSavannah
- sept2121 sept 2025Festival Grounds at Pensacola Maritime ParkPensacola
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Ciudad natal
Memphis, TN, United States
Nacido en
July 11, 1958
Género
Jazz
Though Kirk Whalum is one of the most successful saxophonists to be categorized under the “smooth jazz” umbrella, his work touches on gospel, soul, pop, and beyond. Born in the musical hotbed of Memphis in 1958, Whalum came from a musical family, including jazz-musician uncles and a church choirmaster father. All of this influenced Whalum’s sound, as did the R&B and rock ’n’ roll coming out of his hometown. When he started doing session work in the early ’80s, he played on rock albums, Christian pop records, and more. But when he started playing with jazz keyboard giant Bob James, he really hit his groove. Whalum’s 1985 solo debut LP, Floppy Disc, showcased sweet, soulful tones framed by groove-conscious, electronic-oriented production; his recordings have also celebrated the gospel of his youth and the songs of Donny Hathaway. In 1992, Whalum became part of pop history by playing the sax solo on Whitney Houston’s blockbuster “I Will Always Love You,” but his home base remains smooth jazz, to which he brings his manifold influences for a rich, deeply rooted sound.
Kirk Whalum también ha publicado música como miembro de BWB.
Influencias musicalesEntre las influencias musicales de Kirk Whalum se encuentran artistas como Bob James, Grover Washington, Jr., Quincy Jones.
Influido por Kirk WhalumKirk Whalum ha influido en la música de artistas como Marcus Anderson, Steve Cole, Andy Snitzer.
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