Kirk Whalum
- January 4, 2024
- Saxophonist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Kirk Whalum |
| Occupation | Saxophonist |
| Date Of Birth | Jul 11, 1958(1958-07-11) |
| Age | 66 |
| Birthplace | Memphis |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Tennessee |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
Kirk Whalum Biography
| Name | Kirk Whalum |
| Birthday | Jul 11 |
| Birth Year | 1958 |
| Place Of Birth | Memphis |
| Home Town | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
| Parents | Kenneth Whalum Senior, Thelma Twigg Whalum |
| Spouse | Ruby Whalum |
| Children(s) | Kyle Whalum |
Kirk Whalum is one of the most popular and richest Saxophonist who was born on July 11, 1958 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Soloist in Whitney Houston’s track “I Will Always Love You,” the best-selling single released by a woman in music history.
He has acted as a session and tour musician with many singers, including Barbra Streisand.
In 1986, he performed at Jean Michel Jarre’s giant concerts Rendez-Vous Houston and Rendez-Vous Lyon. At each concert, he performed the track “Last Rendez-Vous,” also known as “Ron’s Piece,” in place of Jarre and Whalum’s mutual friend, saxophonist and astronaut Ron McNair, who died in the Challenger disaster.
Whalum recorred a duet with R&B singer, Jevetta Steele called “Love Is A Losing Game” in 1993.
He was raised by a musical family in Memphis.
Kirk Whalum Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Saxophonist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Kirk Whalum is one of the richest Saxophonist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kirk Whalum 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He attended Texas Southern University where he played in the Ocean of Soul Marching Band.
He has been nominated for more than ten Grammy Awards.
Kirk Whalum (born July 11, 1958) is an American jazz saxophonist and songwriter. He toured with Whitney Houston for more than seven years and soloed in her single “I Will Always Love You”, the best-selling single by a female artist in music history. He was also featured on many Luther Vandross albums, most often playing on the singer’s covers of older pop and R&B standards such as “Anyone Who Had a Heart”, “I (Who Have Nothing)”, and “Love Won’t Let Me Wait”.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Kirk Whalum Dating?
According to our records, Kirk Whalum married to Ruby Whalum. As of December 1, 2023, Kirk Whalum’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Kirk Ranked on the list of most popular Saxophonist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Kirk Whalum celebrates birthday on July 11 of every year.
Where is Kirk Whalum today?
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.
What nationality is Kirk Whalum?
American
Is Kevin Whalum related to Kirk Whalum?
Having sung his entire life, he naturally made the decision to pursue a career as a vocalist and songwriter. His older brother , jazz saxophonist Kirk Whalum, had just been signed to a record contract with Columbia Records that year and Kevin was influenced by that accomplishment.
How old is Kirk Whalum?
64 years (July 11, 1958)
Who is Kirk Whalum married to?
Ruby Whalum