Kirk Whalum

Forged from his Memphis gospel roots and his 1980‘s initiation into the thriving Houston nightclub scene, Kirk Whalum’s unique sound leaves an indelible imprint on each listener. In addition, it was in Houston where jazz pianist Bob James “discovered” him. After moving to Los Angeles, Kirk became an in demand session player for top artists such as Barbara Streisand, Luther Vandross, Quincy Jones and most notably, Whitney Houston. It’s his sax heard on the mega-hit, I Will Always Love You.