Recipient Information
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Project Title
Kirk Whalum
Year of Award
2023
Grant or Fellowship
Presentation Grants
Grant Amount
$7,000
A two-day series of performances and an educational workshop by Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum, a Memphis- based artist with a repertoire encompassing modern and contemporary jazz and gospel; he will perform a Friday concert of contemporary jazz with his touring band, and a Saturday concert of mainstream jazz with the Lori Mechem Trio. He will also lead an in-depth master class for high school student musicians.