Here I am singing "I've Gotta Be Me" @ this years Candle on the Bluff Awards. It's a take on Sammy Davis Jr.'s classic. Mine was arranged by Jack Cooper @ University of Memphis.
The New Olivet Baptist Church in assocation with the Morehouse College Alumni Association: Memphis Chapter invites you to "Up From Here"; the annual Candle On The Bluff Awards Celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
I'm very honored and excited to be performing at this years event. My first big-band performance was at the very first annual award show. I sang the timeless classic "Fly Me To The Moon". After that experience, I was hooked! This year, I'll be back! My brother Kameron, the University of Memphis' Southern Comfort, The New Olivet Choir, and the Morehouse College Glee Club, will also be part of the experience.
Admission is FREE so if you're in the Memphis area on April 3rd, 2009, come by the CANNON Center at 7pm to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. :-)
look-a-here... Here's a FULL clip of one of my performances. This was recorded during a live taping at the 4th Annual: Candle on the Bluff Awards honoring Dr. King.
I was backed by an amazing combination of the Morehouse College and University of Memphis Jazz Bands. My brother, Kameron, is also playing the trombone directly behind me. Awesome!!!! Anykadoodle, here's the song:
What do YOU want me to sing at my Christmas show on Saturday?
Leave one of your favorite Christmas songs in my comments and i'll choose the one that isn't already on my list, record the performance, and post it! :-)
I pride myself on being an optimistic being. All i want to say is that i can feel God doing great things for me and prepping me for greatness beyond my wildest dreams, and i have some pretty wild ones. :-) I can always take comfort in knowing that God's got me in the palm of His hand; He never ceases to amaze me. I can't even put into words how much I appreciate Him, and how grateful I am for placing me at this place of my life at this very moment. My family, my future, and my faith keep me going everyday. In a sea of saddness, loss, confusion, and disarry, I just think of His works and He reminds me why I should smile. I'm holding on to the promise...
I'm so excited, I CAN FEEL HIM WORKING ON THE INSIDE!!! Wow. Let's get 'em!!!
God always knows how to work things out. I'm learning, everyday, how to trust Him more and more. I had my second concert this past Monday night at Kings Bridge, and it was absolutely amazing. Aaron accompanied me as I sang an hours worth of popular classics and jazz standards to a room full of retired senior citizens. It was great singing for a room full of men and women who can appreciate and respect the classic music of both past and present. Here are some photos of the night captured by Joy. :-) With God on my side, I can do anything. There is so much more to come. Thank You, Lord for the opportunity to once again share Your gift.
"the breeze may have caressed the trees, but your voice caressed my soul." ~ a lady after the show
So... FINALLY, a preview of what i've been waiting SOOO long for. My uncle Kirks third installment of his "Gospel According to Jazz" series. It features Kirk Whalum, Kevin Whalum, Hugh "Peanuts" Whalum, Kenneth Whalum III, ME - KORTLAND WHALUM, and Kyle Whalum. It was truly a family affair. Lalah Hathaway, Jerry Peters and George Duke also contribute to this musical timepiece. I'm so happy to be a part of it. Wow....
so ive started rehearsals for my upcoming gigs and this is just two clips of me singin songs from the show. excuse the sound quality, but ENJOY! :-D btw, that's Aaron Mathews on the piano.
All things LOVE, baby!
So yeah, this isn't a blog to be taken seriously, really. Its just kinda of like my "public diary" to my family and friends. You're gonna see a lot of J. Hud & Beyonce, but that's just me. :-D hey, you gotta LOVE me!!!
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