Kirk Whalum
Smooth jazz, Musical Artist
1958 –
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Who is Kirk Whalum?
Kirk Whalum is an American smooth jazz saxophonist and songwriter. He toured with Whitney Houston for over seven years and soloed in her single "I Will Always Love You", the best-selling single by a female artist in music history. He has recorded a series of well received solo albums and film soundtracks, with music ranging from pop to R&B to smooth jazz. Kirk’s musical accomplishments have brought him a total of 12 Grammy nominations.
Kirk won his first Grammy award in 2011 for Best Gospel Song alongside lifelong friend and gifted writer, Jerry Peters.
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- Born
- Jul 11, 1958
Memphis - Also known as
- Kirk Walhum
- Whalum, Kirk
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Ruby Whalum
(1980/08/16 - )
- Ruby Whalum
- Children
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Texas Southern University
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on July 23, 2013
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