KIRK WHALUM INTO MY SOUL

(2003)                                                                                   www.kirkwhalum.com

An accomplished tenor saxophonist, from the mid-80s onwards Whalum has found a lucrative niche playing smooth jazz. Raised in Memphis, he began playing in his father's church choir before graduating to jazz during high school. He formed his own band while studying at Texas Southern University in Houston, and received his first break when opening for pianist Bob James one evening.

From the jazz purist standpoint, Kirk Whalum 's career has thus far been a consistent disappointment. Although obviously a talented player, he has thus far been satisfied to make a good living by performing R&B and pop music while keeping well hidden any individuality that he might possess. Whalum debuted on record for Columbia in 1984 (on a Bob James record) and has been a popular attraction ever since. His album roster includes And You Know That! (1988), Cache (1993), Colors (1997), and Joy Intersound (1999). Unconditional was released on Warner Brothers in fall 2000, Best Of Compliation in 2002 and now Into My Soul.

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Discography
1. Do You Feel Me - (featuring J Blackfoot/Phil Perryl) 2. Into My Soul 3. Another Beautiful Day 4. Hold On I'm Coming 5. Memphis Reason 6. I Loved You In Memphis - (featuring Isaac Hayes/Wendy Moten)	7. That's Alright Mama - (featuring Kevin Whalum) 8. Club Paradise 9. You Had Me At Hello - (featuring Greg Curtis/Maurice White) 10. Hoddamile (Hot Or Mild) 11. Me, Me & You 12. Post Lude In B Flat