Jazz
United States
Kirk Whalum
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Kirk Whalumについて
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は、BWBのメンバーとしても楽曲をリリースしています。
影響を受けたアーティストKirk Whalumが影響を受けたアーティストにはBob James、 Grover Washington, Jr.、 Quincy Jonesなどが含まれます。
Kirk Whalumから影響を受けましたKirk WhalumはMarcus Anderson、 Steve Cole、 Andy Snitzerやその他の音楽に影響を与えてきました。
Kirk Whalumに似た曲やアーティスト
Kirk Whalumに似た他の音楽やアーティスト（たとえばGerald Albright、 Kim Waters、 Norman Brownなど）をもっと見つけましょう。
