Kirk Whalum
Epic Cool
Eligible Categories:
BEST CONTEMPORARY JAZZ ALBUM
BEST JAZZ PERFORMANCE, "Epic Cool"
BEST INSTRUMENTAL COMPOSITION, "MF"
BEST ARRANGEMENT, INSTRUMENTAL OR A CAPPELLA, "Crusaderation"
BEST R&B SONG, "Through the Storm"
PRESS HIGHLIGHTS
Smooth Jazz News Cover Story
Business Daily Africa Interview
"Bah-De-Yah!" #1 on Mediabase CHart 9/30/24
ABOUT
Saxophone icon Kirk Whalum blasts off with his critically acclaimed new album Epic Cool, an electrifying collection of original grooves. Teaming up with producer Greg Manning (Keb’ Mo’, Herb Alpert, 2x GRAMMY® nominee, composer/collaborator on 10 #1 Billboard hits), Whalum focuses on his songwriting to craft an album that’s passionate and spirited on a monumental scale, but with his trademark soul. From danceable hits like “Bah-De-Yah!” to melodic, sultry jams (Whalum calls “Pillow Talk” the strongest song he’s written in 20 years), Epic Cool weaves a musical story that has wide, cross-genre appeal. Get ready to groove, because Epic Cool is anything but ordinary.