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Born: July 11, 1958 in Memphis, TN
Years Active: 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: Jazz

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, where he formed a band in 1979 and began p... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2008 Promises Made: The Millennium Promise Jazz Project
2007 Roundtrip
2005 Babyface Songbook
2003 Into My Soul
2002 Gospel According to Jazz: Chapter 2
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Filmography:
2004 The Roach Approach: Don't Miss the Boat!
2004 The Roach Approach: The Mane Event!
2004 T.D. Jakes Presents: Follow the Star
2002 Kirk Whalum: The Gospel According to Jazz, Chapter 2
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