Award-winning jazz saxophonist Kirk Whalum/ Credit: Evelyn Freja
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Kirk Whalum: Redefining Jazz Cool with a Monumental NAACP Image Awards Nomination
Houston’s own jazz icon, Kirk Whalum, is hitting all the right notes—yet again. With a career that has redefined contemporary jazz and a catalog that spans over 25 albums, the GRAMMY®-winning saxophonist now has another accolade to celebrate. Whalum’s latest masterpiece, Epic Cool, has earned him a nomination for Outstanding Jazz Album at the 56th NAACP Image Awards, set to take place on February 22 in Los Angeles.
