THAT WiLL BE GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME

his voice literally got me out of the bed. I'm sitting here watching Celebration of Gospel, talking to Tia, when Rance Allen comes on. As soon as i heard him sing, I called my dad and asked if he knew him. HA! Stupid question.... Long story short; it leads to this:

Meet Mr. Effie White

for : my family

SHOUT!

MRS. WHALUM : PART II

CONGRATULATiONS SKOOTER & CRYSTAL!

photo : Quinton Campbell

AN UNFORGETTABLE CHRiSTMAS

This was probably the most fulfilling Christmas i've had in a long while. Probably because I came without any expectations, solely to be in the company, and enjoy, my family and friends. 

*The "Night at PF" will be a night that will go down in history, thanks to Amber, Shena, and Ashley. [HA! It's amazing what secrets and liquor will do.]

*The day 'shopping' with George was full of what we do best, slaying. 

Christmas Eve @ the "White" House...

Huey's with Terrance: simply, thank you. Smile on. Smile on. 

CHRiSTMAS with the WHALUMS [& extended family]... truly Unforgettable. Mom, Dad, Skooter, Kameron, & KODIE! LOVE YOU ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!! It makes me sad to go back to Atlanta. sigh. 

i'VE GOT THE WORLD ON A STRiNG

Here I am going over part of the song to "I've Got The World On A String" before the show. :-)

A THANKFUL BiRTHDAY!

HAPPY BiRTHDAY, DAD!!!!!!!

How appropriate that my father's birthday falls on this day of 'Thanks'! I'm very thankful for him and my entire family. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAD!!!!! WHOOP WHOOP!

WHALUM 4 OBAMA

MR. PRESiDENT : BARACK OBAMA

words cannot express the overwhelming feelings of emotions that came over me tonight. being with my family, eating, laughing, and just hoping on a dream that has, actually, become a reality. i am so, so proud to be a black american right now. thank you, obama for breaking the barriers. 

YES I CAN and YES I WILL!!!!!!!!!! 

"they didnt give us forty acres and a mule, but we got 50 states and a white house, instead!"

GOSPEL ACCORDiNG TO JAZZ 3 : PREViEW

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.... 

The Gospel According to Jazz Chapter 3 from Kirk Whalum on Vimeo.

KENNETH FEATURED IN 'COMMERCIAL APPEAL'

Big Brother Skooter has a dope article in Memphis' leading newspaper The Commercial Appeal. Check Out the video and a snippet of the article below:

[that's Little "Big" Brother Kameron on trombone!]

On dancing with Beyonce:

“She’s just so beautiful,” Whalum said. “She motioned to me. I was standing on the side of the dance floor. She was acting like she was playing the sax. She’s like, ‘Come on.’ --- “I didn’t want to get too close ’cause that’s the boss man’s wife. So, I just danced around. But in my head I’m thinking, ‘Man, if mom and dad could see this. If my ex-girlfriends could see this there would be no debate. I win.’”

On Maxwell:

“He’s probably the coolest guy I’ve ever worked with. He’s really down to earth.”

Click HERE to read the full article. 

“I’m a prime example of what can be done if you just put yourself in the right position.”

              - Kenneth 3

DEAR JAZZ:

i cannot wait to join you, the legacy:
Frank:


Manhattan Transfer & Ella:


Sincerely,
Kortland Whalum

FAMiLY

I love you Mom, Dad, Skooter, Kameron, & Kodie Monster.

FOLLOWiNG iN THE FOOTSTEPS

So, this is a performance of my GREAT uncle, Hugh "Peanuts" Whalum, performing one of my favorite songs "I'll Close My Eyes" at a concert in L.A.

I'm so proud to be a Whalum; I have soooo much to look forward to. 

Keep Skooter, my brother, in your prayers. He's just made it in South Africa. He's doin the darned thing!!!! [He's on tour with Maxwell, pic below]:

AND THE WiNNER iS....

KENNETH 3!!!!

I'm so proud of my brother, Skooter... 

Through it all, he's my brother.  It's funny how we are so different, yet so much alike. Love you, Skooter!

Here's just a video, as my toast to him and his accomplishments, Jay-Z's ROC BOYS, in which he makes his music video debut. LoL.

ROC BOYS (AND THE WINNER IS...)
Uploaded by Jay-Z

NASHViLLE

i had a wonderful weekend, man. visited some fam in nastyville, tennessee. i went for my UNCLE KEVIN's album release party/concert. he bumped, seriously! [u can get his album on iTunes or Amazon.com]. the scenic route to and from nashville was both beautiful and therapeutic. going through tennessee, you have to drive through mountains, and man, was it beautiful. sigh. i was able to play some jams, sit back, relax, and think on everything from love to life. it was truly needed for me. i just wanted 2 put a few pics up from my stay in nashville. it was bomb. thanks kori and tim! :)

MY SENiOR RECiTAL CLiPS

wow... its been over a year and i finally am able to post a couple of songs from my senior recital that took place on April 27, 2007. I wanted to attach these two songs because they were two of my favorites from that night. :-) this is for you, guys!!!
and to Dr. Oliver & Dr. Brown, THANK YOU!!!!

SENCE YOU WENT AWAY
i CONCENTRATE ON YOU