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Kirk Whalum Tour Dates and Upcoming Concerts
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On tour
Yes
Followers
97,612
Category
Jazz
Concerts
Jul
26
The Jazz Kitchen
Indianapolis
Tickets
Jul
27
The Jazz Kitchen
Indianapolis
Tickets
Jul
28
The Jazz Kitchen
Indianapolis
Tickets
Aug
11
Long Beach Jazz Festival
Long Beach
Tickets
Aug
16
Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival 2024
Norfolk
Tickets
Aug
21
The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre
Detroit
Tickets
Aug
23
Pabst Theater
Milwaukee
Tickets
Aug
31
Cain Park Evans Amphitheater
Cleveland Heights
Tickets
Sep
08
Kafé Kirk: Kirk Whalum & Mindi Abair
Memphis
Tickets
Sep
12
Jazz Alley
Seattle
Tickets
Sep
13
Jazz Alley
Seattle
Tickets
Sep
14
Jazz Alley
Seattle
Tickets
Sep
15
Jazz Alley
Seattle
Tickets
Sep
27
Orpheum Theater
New Orleans
Tickets
Oct
03
The Desert Jazz Festival 2024
Rancho Mirage
Tickets
Nov
02
Kirk Whalum
New York
Tickets
Dec
06
Middle C Jazz
Charlotte
Tickets
Dec
07
Middle C Jazz
Charlotte
Tickets
About Kirk Whalum
Soulful, passionate, stirring...these are the words most often used to describe Kirk’s music. Forged from his Memphis, (TN) gospel roots and his 1980‘s initiation into the thriving Houston, TX nightclub scene, Kirk’s big, rich tenor sound is unmistakably his. The 80’s were highlighted by Kirk’s stepping out of his blossoming sideman role and forming his own band. It was there that Kirk ultimately developed both his “voice” and songwriting in the crucible of the local club scene––especially at a rooftop club called Cody’s. It was also in Houston where jazz pianist Bob James “discovered” him and brought him on tour, which led to five successful albums with Columbia Records, including Cache, Kirk’s first #1 album. As well, Kirk and Bob received a Grammy nomination for their collaboration album, Joined at the Hip. After moving to Los Angeles, Kirk became an in demand session player for top artists like, Barbara Streisand, Al Jarreau, Luther Vandross, Larry Carlton, Quincy Jones and most notably, Whitney Houston, amongst many others. It’s his sax heard on the mega-hit, “I Will Always Love You.” Kirk soon followed that career high point with his phenomenal hit album released on Warner Bros. Records, For You, perhaps the most successful of over 25 solo recordings to date; others include his eclectic, and much lauded, Gospel According to Jazz series, (Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4). In addition to his many solo projects, Kirk is a member of the popular soul/jazz group, BWB, which features Kirk as the “W” of the group with Rick Braun (trumpet) and Norman Brown (guitar).
An ordained minister, Kirk has earned a Masters of Art in Religion. It’s in this spirit that he serves his community in various ways when his touring schedule allows. There is also his daily fifteen minute podcast, Bible In Your Ear (BIYE), in which he invites you to listen along as he reads through the Bible in a year. In addition to music and ministry, Kirk has a passion to educate young, aspiring musicians and is currently engaged as a music professor at Visible Music College in his hometown of Memphis.
Kirk is the recipient of numerous awards and acknowledgements for his musical excellence including three Dove Award nominations, an NAACP Image Award nomination and has won two Stellar Awards-Gospel music’s highest honor. A twelve time Grammy nominee, Kirk won his first Grammy award (2011)for Best Gospel Song (“It’s What I Do”––featuring Lalah Hathaway) alongside life-long friend and gifted songwriter, Jerry Peters.
In a career spanning decades, Kirk has a sound that is uniquely his; it is a sound that leaves an indelible imprint on the listener.
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Genres
Jazz
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What fans are saying
Curtis
Great show, but one observation. Kirk is my favorite Jazz Musician and I go to his shows to hear his music. But, he plays too many pieces from other performers. Great Show Tho!!
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts
Philadelphia, PA
Jul 10, 2023
Rickey
More playing and less talking would improve concert experience. Other than that, it was awesome and the food, drinks and service were good. Will be back.
Spaghettini
Seal Beach, CA
May 02, 2023
Nathaniel
This was absolutely awesome artist who’s humble and continues to use his gifts for God! The concert was intimate and small which allowed interviews and pictures!
The Journey Church
Brentwood, TN
Jul 24, 2019
Craig
It was an awesome soul stirring event! My wife and I were blessed by the testimonies of two men of God glorifying him in music!!
Crosstown Theater
Memphis, TN
Mar 11, 2024
Paul
Kirk has never been better! What a concert...great energy and the crowd loved it! Few sax players like him ever graced this earth....
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts
Philadelphia, PA
Jul 10, 2023
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Kirk Whalum Tour Cities
Seattle, WA
Milwaukee, WI
Indianapolis, IN
Norfolk, VA
New York City, NY
Detroit, MI
Long Beach, CA
Charlotte, NC
New Orleans, LA
Rancho Mirage, CA
Memphis, TN
Cleveland Heights, OH
Frequently Asked Questions About Kirk Whalum
Concerts & Tour Date Information
Is Kirk Whalum on tour?
Yes, Kirk Whalum is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming
Kirk Whalum concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Kirk Whalum tour
is scheduled for 18 dates across 12 cities. Get
information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2024-2025 with Hypebot.
How many upcoming tour dates is Kirk Whalum scheduled to play?
Kirk Whalum is scheduled to play 18 shows between 2024-2025. Buy
concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
When does the Kirk Whalum tour start?
Kirk Whalum’s tour starts Jul 26, 2024 and ends on Dec 07, 2024.
They will play 12 cities; their most recent concert was held in
Indianapolis at The Jazz Kitchen and their next upcoming concert
will be in Milwaukee at Pabst Theater.
What venues is Kirk Whalum performing at?
As part of the Kirk Whalum tour, Kirk Whalum is scheduled to play across the following
venues and cities:
2024 Tour Dates:
Jul 26 - Indianapolis,
IN @ The Jazz Kitchen
Jul 27 - Indianapolis,
IN @ The Jazz Kitchen
Jul 28 - Indianapolis,
IN @ The Jazz Kitchen
Aug 11 - Long Beach,
CA @ Rainbow Lagoon Park
Aug 16 - Norfolk,
VA @ Town Point Park
Aug 21 - Detroit,
MI @ The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre
Aug 23 - Milwaukee,
WI @ Pabst Theater
Aug 31 - Cleveland Heights,
OH @ Cain Park Evans Amphitheater
Sep 08 - Memphis,
TN @ Crosstown Arts
Sep 12 - Seattle,
WA @ Jazz Alley
Sep 13 - Seattle,
WA @ Jazz Alley
Sep 14 - Seattle,
WA @ Jazz Alley
Sep 15 - Seattle,
WA @ Jazz Alley
Sep 27 - New Orleans,
LA @ Orpheum Theater
Oct 03 - Rancho Mirage,
CA @ The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa
Nov 02 - New York,
NY @ Sony Hall
Dec 06 - Charlotte,
NC @ Middle C Jazz
Dec 07 - Charlotte,
NC @ Middle C Jazz