Kirk Whalum

GRAMMY® Award-Winner & 12x-GRAMMY® Award Nominated Jazz Saxophonist, Composer & Bandleader KIRK WHALUM's music is usually described as soulful, passionate & stirring. Prior to his solo career, Kirk became an in demand session player for top artists like Barbara Streisand, Al Jarreau, Luther Vandross, Larry Carlton, Quincy Jones & most notably, Whitney Houston, amongst many others. Kirk toured with Whitney Houston for more than 7 years and it's his sax heard on the mega-hit, "I Will Always Love You", the best-selling single by a female artist in music history! Kirk soon followed that career high point with his phenomenal hit album on Warner Bros. Records, 'For You', perhaps the most successful of over 25 solo recordings to date. Other albums include his eclectic & much lauded, 'Gospel According to Jazz' series, (Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4) - Chapter 2 & 4 both received GRAMMY® Award Nominations. "Awesome chops" says ALL ABOUT JAZZ while JAZZ TIMES describes him as "Sensual and Funky".
"During his four-decade career, Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum has played numerous genres of music, infusing it all with his gospel and Memphis-soul roots. As a collaborator, he was worked with such high-profile artists as Whitney Houston, Marcus Miller, Bob James and Quincy Jones," states DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE.

504-940-2540

- Located at main box office
- Valid photo ID required
- Tickets available 1 hour before performance
- Electronic and print-at-home tickets accepted

- Free on-site parking lot
- Street parking available
- Accessible parking spaces near entrance
- Recommended to arrive 30 minutes early for parking

All floor seats are ADA accessible and removable. There is a wheelchair elevator that provides access to the VIP sections & Stadium section

- No outside food or beverages
- No smoking on premises
- Professional cameras/recording equipment prohibited
- Must follow venue staff instructions

- Children 5 and older welcome
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by adult
- Age restrictions may vary by specific performance
- Recommended for mature audiences for some events