Kirk Whalum For You CD

Tenor saxophonist Kirk Whalum will involve you in his great sax experiences on his latest hit album entitled For You whether you want to be involved or not. As one of the most in-demand contemporary jazz saxophonists on the jazz scene today, the warmth, intonation, and presence of his playing benefits ten classic compositions from some of the best composers in music. This distinct concept reaps the momentum established by Whalum's previous hits, Joined at the Hip and Colors, but is immensely different from those endeavors, offering a collection of melodies rooted in the mystery of love. Recorded in-studio with live interplay from Paul Jackson, Jr. on guitar, Paulinho Da Costa on percussion, Ricky Lawson on drums, and Greg Karukas and Ricky Peterson on keyboards. Whalum is passionate, sensuous, and in the pocket on Marvin Gaye's "I Want You" and will deeply affect you with his sax works on Stevie Wonder's "All I Do." For a contemporary take on some classic songs, this CD is sure to collect positive comments for some years to come. ~ Paula Edelstein

Recording information: Reel Thing Studio, Nashville, TN; Sunset sound.

Photographer: Barron Claiborne.

Arrangers: David Woods; Jerry Peters; Paul Brown ; Andy Weiner.

Personnel: Kirk Whalum (tenor saxophone, background vocals); Lynn Fiddmont, Bridgette Bryant-Fiddmont (vocals, background vocals); Kevin Whalum, Wendy Moten (vocals); Paul Jackson, Jr. , Tony Maiden (guitar); Peter White (Spanish guitar); Jerry Peters (strings, Moog synthesizer); Gregg Karukas (Fender Rhodes piano, keyboards, drums); Ricky Peterson (Fender Rhodes piano); David Woods (keyboards, drums, drum programming); Tim Heintz (keyboards); Alex Al (fretless bass); Lil John , Ricky Lawson (drums); Paulinho Da Costa (percussion); Paul Brown (programming).

Audio Mixers: David Rideau; Don Murray ; Paul Brown .