Humans Being is a one-hour podcast hosted by world-renowed saxophonist Kirk Whalum. In each episode, Kirk will guide us through an entertaining mix of stories from his lengthy career, musings on spirituality and politics, observations about world events and conversations with celebrities and media personalities. And, of course, impromptu jam sessions with artists you know and some you should know. Kirk's objective is to inspire, entertain, and increase our collective spiritual territory!

Kirk is known for bringing people around the world together through his music. But there is much more to the award-winning artist - he's a man of faith, a world citizen fluent in multiple languages, a humantiarian, teller of dad jokes, and naturellement, a sharp dressed man.

The first 30 minutes will feature 2-3 shorter segments, concluding with a musical performance. The second 30 minutes will be our "extended interview" format, in which Kirk talks with a celebrity guest, closing out the program with a musical performance.

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO YOU

The Gospel According to You is an uplifting, unparalleled experience presented by Grammy Award winning saxophonist and seminary trained speaker, Kirk Whalum.

Kirk Whalum, alongside his longtime music director, soulful singer, composer & keyboardist John Stoddart, together engage each audience in a way all their own. Both through his saxophone and his speaking, Kirk Whalum plumbs the depths of 50 years walking with the Lord, 45 years walking with his “girlfriend” Ruby, 7 years touring with Whitney Houston, and 40 years touring over 25 countries as a solo artist. With wit and humor, emotion, passion and insight, TGATY touches each listener as Kirk takes us not only backstage, but inside.

At the zenith of his storied recording career looms the accolade of “the one most heard saxophone solo in history,” on Whitney’s mega hit "I Will Always Love You". But there’s a deeper story to tell. A story not just about God’s amazing, self-giving “always love,” but about the apple of God’s eye… YOU.

TGATY can be tailored to your celebration, worship service or other special event. Religion isn’t just a part of Kirk Whalum’s life; it is his life.

For more details on TGATY experience please contact Kirk’s management at: info@prominentglobal.com

WEDDINGS x WHALUM

Soulful, passionate, stirring...these are the words most often used to describe Kirk Whalum'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. 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). 
 An ordained minister, Kirk has earned a Master 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.  
A twelve-time Grammy® Award 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. Kirk has also been honored with a Brass Note on the Memphis Walk of Fame and a Star on the Nashville Walk of Fame. 

His voice of ministry and long dedication to the sacrament of marriage including having officiated numerous high-profile nuptials has now led to the creation of Wedding X Whalum, an exclusive experience for Kirk to officiate your, wedding or vow renewal celebration.

The Promise - Ceremony officiated including personal words of wisdom approximately 45 minutes.

I Will Always Love You - Ceremony officiated including personal words of wisdom and solo performance of on sax I Will Always Love You (subject to adequate AV/Sound setup) approximately 60 minutes.

EPIC COOL - Ceremony officiated including personal words of wisdom and solo performance of on sax I Will Always Love You (subject to adequate AV/Sound setup) approximately 60 minutes. Kirk’s band performs a 45-minute set highlighting his catalog.

For more details on a custom Wedding x Whalum experience please contact Kirk’s management at: info@prominentglobal.com