Kirk Whalum News

Smooth Jazz New York in association with Marquee Concerts is pleased to present another star-studded contemporary jazz line up for New York City's original Smooth Cruise series, now in its 19th year. The 2016 summer season takes place aboard the Hornblower Infinity, a 210-foot luxury yacht.

Today, the Winter Park & Fraser Chamber announced the dates, lineup and early bird ticket sales information for the 34th Annual Winter Park Jazz Festival.

While many independent artists with cool, successful 'day jobs' prefer to avoid references to them when they talk about their music, SaxophonistPhillip 'Doc' Martin is the complete opposite, fully embracing the inspirational factor of being a top notch practitioner in two very different professions. Beyond his ever-expanding musical fan base, hundreds of patients in the Washington DC area know him as 'Dr. Martin,' a board certified dentist in group practice there. His latest Innervision Records release Pocket Love, coming out this Today March 18th, 2016, further establishes this powerful expertise via his dynamic flow and tight, funky old school driven alto vibe.

While many independent artists with cool, successful 'day jobs' prefer to avoid references to them when they talk about their music, SaxophonistPhillip 'Doc' Martin is the complete opposite, fully embracing the inspirational factor of being a top notch practitioner in two very different professions. Beyond his ever-expanding musical fan base, hundreds of patients in the Washington DC area know him as 'Dr. Martin,' a board certified dentist in group practice there. His latest Innervision Records release Pocket Love, coming out this Friday March 18th, 2016, further establishes this powerful expertise via his dynamic flow and tight, funky old school driven alto vibe.

This year, Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars' 'Uptown Funk', Taylor Swift's 1989, Ed Sheeran's 'Thinking Out Loud' and Meghan Trainor topped the 2016 honorees. Scroll down for all the winners!

The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra under the direction of Pops Conductor John Morris Russell presents two concerts this weekend, January 9-10, at Cincinnati Music Hall, dubbed I'M EVERY WOMAN, starring three powerhouse vocalists.

The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra under the direction of Pops Conductor John Morris Russell presents two concerts January 9-10 at Cincinnati Music Hall, dubbed I'M EVERY WOMAN, starring three powerhouse vocalists.

REELZ today announced it's kicking off 2016 with the return of fan favorite original series including new episodes of Gangsters: America's Most Evil and Autopsy: The Last Hours of

Just announced! The NYC debut of ELIJAH JAMAL QUINTET and Guests performing on Friday, September 4!  The quintet is led by saxophonist and composer Elijah Jamal Balbed, a Washington DC native named 'Best Tenor Saxophonist' and 'Best New Jazz Musician' by the Washington City Paper. 

Backstage at the Lincoln, the Lincoln Theatre's intimate, local concert series, has scheduled three events for the fall. For the first time, one of the scheduled events will be a theatre production flanked by two jazz concerts. The Backstage at the Lincoln series offers concertgoers the extraordinary opportunity to be seated on stage with a featured local artist, providing an up-close-and-personal performance set against the hand-painted grandeur of the Lincoln's rare Egyptian Revival-style motif.

July is a packed month at The Nash, kicking off with a 4th of July bash with the Bad Cactus Brass Band. The month also marks the beginning of the Catch A Rising Star Series, comprised of Arizona musicians ages 18 to 24, who have been specially selected by The Nash,. The Series provides a platform for these emerging artists to gain prominence in the jazz community.

With inviting, optimistic songs and a highly anticipated new full length album on Innervision Records, vocalist and songwriter Aysha showcases her sexy, sensual style with a dynamic mix of top artists and producers in contemporary urban jazz

Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein are thrilled to welcome internationally acclaimed pianist, composer and humanitarian Keiko Matsui to Feinstein's at the Nikko for three performances only - tonight, May 7 (8 p.m.); Friday, May 8 (8 p.m.); and Saturday, May 9 (7 p.m.). Tickets for Keiko Matsui range in price from $45-$60 and are available now by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.ticketweb.com.

One of the featured attractions at this year's Berks Jazz Festival (its 25th anniversary show) will be a special performance on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Reading, PA called "Remembering Joe Sample."

Music and politics unite at The Recording Academy's 2015 GRAMMYs on the Hill Awards where GRAMMY-winning artist/songwriter/producer Alicia Keys will be presented with the Recording Artists' Coalition Award

Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein are thrilled to welcome internationally acclaimed pianist, composer and humanitarian Keiko Matsui to Feinstein's at the Nikko for three performances only - Thursday, May 7 (8 p.m.); Friday, May 8 (8 p.m.); and Saturday, May 9 (7 p.m.). Tickets for Keiko Matsui range in price from $45-$60 and are available now by calling 866.663.1063 or visiting www.ticketweb.com.

It seems that these days everybody has Georgia on their minds. In fact, those lucky enough to be named 'Georgia' have a treat waiting for them at The Venetian Las Vegas box office.

GEORGIA ON MY MIND: Celebrating the Music of Ray Charles was welcomed by The Venetian Las Vegas with a star-studded event coinciding with the birthday of Ray Charles. The groundbreaking new show features a host of esteemed stars including Emmy award-winner Clint Holmes, 10-time GRAMMY award-winning vocal group TAKE 6, six-time GRAMMY nominee and DownBeat artist of the year Nnenna Freelon, and Stella Gospel Award and GRAMMY award-winning saxophone star Kirk Whalum. The show also features the Las Vegas Mass Choir, under the direction of James R. Smith and Edie Aikels, and features the Las Vegas All-Star Big Band, under the direction of pianist and conductor, David Loeb. Scroll down for photos from the opening!

The Venetian Las Vegas will GEORGIA ON MY MIND: Celebrating The Music of Ray Charles. Starring award-winning artists Clint Holmes, TAKE 6, Nnenna Freelon, Kirk Whalum, with special guests The Las Vegas Mass Choir and Las Vegas All-Star Big Band, the show runs today, September 18 through October 29.

The Venetian Las Vegas will GEORGIA ON MY MIND: Celebrating The Music of Ray Charles. Starring award-winning artists Clint Holmes, TAKE 6, Nnenna Freelon, Kirk Whalum, with special guests The Las Vegas Mass Choir and Las Vegas All-Star Big Band, the show runs September 18 through October 29.