In 1983, Kirk Whalum caught the attention of the pianist Bob James. And, Whalum joined his album "12" (1985). He released his debut album "Floppy Disk" with James' support. From the latter term of 1980's, Whalum began to make a name for himself as a sideman of great insight and musicianship, playing on albums by a wide variety of artists -- including Larry Carlton, Quincy Jones, Luther Vandross, Al Jarreau and many others. He also toured with Whitney Houston. Her song I Will Always Love You's sax solo is Kirk's performance.
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Smooth Ones
Forever, For Always, For Luther, Vol. 2
Performs The Babyface Songbook
Roundtrip
Ultimate Kirk Whalum
Kirk Whalum Performs The Babyface Songbook
When The Saints Go Marching (Back) In
In To My Soul
Into My Soul
The Best Of Kirk Whalum
The Gospel According To Jazz: Chapter II
The Christmas Message
Hymns In The Garden
Unconditional
Floppy Disk
For You
The Gospel According to Jazz
Colors
In This Life
The Promise
And You Know That!