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Kirk Whalum and Jonathan
Butler at Vista Lounge
I had already attended
Kirk's Gospel Hour on Sunday which was like a sacred event. Kirk left
a deep impact on me. So I was curious as to what kind of music he
would play on Thursday evening. Kirk performed this time tunes from
his Smooth Jazz albums like "Do You Feel Me" from his album
"Into My Soul" (2003).
A
special highlight was the duet featuring Kirk Whalum and Kim Waters.
But I was mostly
impressed by Kirk Whalum's brother Kevin, who is not only a scatter like
Bobby McFerrin or Al Jarreau but the
ultimative stand-up comedian. I
know that he mixes idioms, performs jazz, gospel, urban contemporary
ballads and groove tunes. I saw his live performance as living
instrument but his harlequinade at this event was
absolutely qualified for Las Vegas.
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