American jazz saxophonist and songwriter (born 1958)
Kirk Whalum
Kirk Whalum in 1987
Background information
Born
(1958-07-11) July 11, 1958 (age 65) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres
Smooth jazz, pop, R&B, gospel
Occupation(s)
Musician
Instrument(s)
Saxophone, flute
Years active
1985–present
Labels
Warner Bros., Sony, Columbia
Website
kirkwhalum.com
Musical artist
Kirk Whalum (born July 11, 1958) is an American R&B and smooth jazz saxophonist and songwriter. He toured with Whitney Houston for more than seven years and soloed on her single "I Will Always Love You", the best-selling single by a female artist in music history. He was also featured on many Luther Vandross albums, most often playing on the singer's covers of older pop and R&B standards such as "Anyone Who Had a Heart", "I (Who Have Nothing)", and "Love Won't Let Me Wait".
Whalum has recorded a series of well received solo albums and film soundtracks, with music ranging from pop to R&B to smooth jazz. His musical accomplishments have brought him a total of 12 Grammy nominations. He won his first Grammy award in 2011 for Best Gospel Song ("It's What I Do", featuring Lalah Hathaway) alongside lifelong friend and writer Jerry Peters.
KirkWhalum (born July 11, 1958) is an American R&B and smooth jazz saxophonist and songwriter. He toured with Whitney Houston for more than seven years...
high as number 9). Braun performs in the band BWB, with saxophonist KirkWhalum and guitarist Norman Brown. He has performed live with known musicians...
Joined at the Hip is a studio album by jazz musicians KirkWhalum and Bob James, released in 1996 by Warner Bros Records. The album reached No. 10 on...
eight years and provided backing vocals on albums for Diana Ross and KirkWhalum and for Connors's Eternity (2000). She performed live (with a sizable...
"Honestly" "So In Love" The Gospel According to Jazz Chapter 3 DVD (KirkWhalum feat. Lalah Hathaway et al.) includes the 2011 Grammy winning song "It's...
Printup on Promises Made: The Millennium Promise Jazz Project produced by KirkWhalum (2008) "A Change Is Gonna Come" on Nordstrom's The Royal Blues: Celebrating...
Butler, Philippe Saisse, Svoy, earning Grammy Awards for Patti Austin and KirkWhalum. ""FATHER OF SMOOTH JAZZ" FRANK CODY; LONGTIME PROGRAMMER & BROADCAST...
Babyface, provided backing vocals for the song "I Said I Love You" from the KirkWhalum release The Songs of Babyface. He is also credited with singing and arranging...
Loeb, who died on July 31, 2017. During Loeb's illness, saxophonist KirkWhalum joined the group for performances. The group has enjoyed consistent artistic...
Lincoln Theater in addition to several wineries and featured Norman Brown, KirkWhalum, Rick Braun, Larry Graham & Graham Central Station, Take 6, Ray Parker...
collaborations with Trombone Shorty, Jonathan Butler, Take 6, Selah Sue, KirkWhalum & Alex Han. The track "Keep 'Em Runnin" is based on "Runnin" from Earth...
her third studio album. Weathers is also a member of jazz saxophonist KirkWhalum's band. As the Band Turns (1985) All in the Name of Love (1987) Barbara...
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