A sax player preaches the gospel through jazz—no sermon required.
Kirk Whalum presents this music documentary-cum-live concert performance exploring the impact of jazz on modern retellings of the Gospel. The film includes performances by Kirk Whalum himself along with George Duke, Lalah Hathaway, Doc Powell and Kevin Whalum.
Acting
Lalah Hathaway's voice could convert a cynic.
Sound
George Duke's keys bridge sacred and secular.
Direction
Hanon lets musicians breathe, no frantic cuts.
Director
Jim Hanon
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Whalum family represents three generations of Memphis-trained musicians, with Kirk's grandfather Hugh 'Peanuts' appearing alongside his grandsons Kenneth III and Kyle.
This was George Duke's final filmed gospel performance before his death in 2013; his synth solo on 'The Prayer' was entirely improvised.
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I was moved to tears of Joy by the Orchestration of a song I grew up in church singing....Simply fantastic!!!!
@MrWillieone1 2
Kirk Whalum little brother (not that little no more) has a powerful anointing from our Father. Thank God for you, keep up, keep on worshiping our Father. San Juan, Puerto Rico. Its the best gospel Jazz I have ever heard in my life.
@Susiefm1 2
Your music is the only music that can give me heavenly sleep
@schnellcopeland2885 1
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