SNAP ON 2&4 W/ KEVIN WHALUM at Nashville Jazz Workshop

Kevin Whalum grew up in Memphis in the shadow of Olivet Baptist Church, where his father, the Rev. Kenneth T. Whalum, served as pastor. The church, known as a magnet for great singers and musicians (including brother, renowned jazz saxophonist Kirk Whalum), became a centerpiece of Kevin's life as a youngster, creating both a religious and a musical foundation for him. A popular live and session vocalist in Nashville, Kevin appeared on brother Kirk's "The Gospel According to Jazz, Volume 1" (1997) and "Romance Language" (2012) among others, and has released two solo albums, "Timetable" (2003) and "One Life To Love" (2008). Kevin's rich tone and impeccable vocal technique have most recently wowed Nashville audiences as part of NJW's "Jazz On The Move" presentation of the music of Billy Strayhorn. See the clip below of Strayhorn's "Lush Life" for a taste of this incredible performance. ...

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Kevin Whalum grew up in Memphis in the shadow of Olivet Baptist Church, where his father, the Rev. Kenneth T. Whalum, served as pastor. The church, known as a magnet for great singers and musicians (including brother, renowned jazz saxophonist Kirk Whalum), became a centerpiece of Kevin's life as a youngster, creating both a religious and a musical foundation for him. A popular live and session vocalist in Nashville, Kevin appeared on brother Kirk's "The Gospel According to Jazz, Volume 1" (1997) and "Romance Language" (2012) among others, and has released two solo albums, "Timetable" (2003) and "One Life To Love" (2008). Kevin's rich tone and impeccable vocal technique have most recently wowed Nashville audiences as part of NJW's "Jazz On The Move" presentation of the music of Billy Strayhorn. See the clip below of Strayhorn's "Lush Life" for a taste of this incredible performance.

Whalum will be joined by Roland Barber (trombone), Lori Mechem (piano), Roger Spencer (bass), and Derico Watson (drums).

There will be two sets, beginning at 8pm. Tickets for this special Snap will be $30 for adults / $15 high school and college students with ID. They will be available for advance purchase on Monday, September 21 at 10AM. Tickets may be purchased online on this page (button below), by phone 24/7 at Brown Paper Tickets (800-838-3006), or during daytime business hours at 615-242-5299.

Policies: The Jazz Cave is a BYOB establishment, with no alcohol or food service. You are free to bring alcoholic beverages and snacks. We sell soft drinks and bottled water. The Jazz Cave is a listening room, and we ask patrons to keep conversation to a minimum and silence cell phones. Audio and video recording is prohibited.

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