Kafe Kirk: “MEMPHIS SOUL STEW” feat. Kenneth Whalum III with Jim Spake & Kirk Smothers
Kafe Kirk: “SOUL STEW” feat. Kenneth Whalum III with Jim spake & kirk smothers
The Crosstown Theater
Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
Doors open at 5:00 PM | Show starts at 6:00 PM
$59 in advance (plus fees) | $70 at the door
Join Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum for Kafé Kirk, an ongoing jazz series in Crosstown Theater featuring musical and spiritual collaborations with special guest artists. This concert will feature songwriter and producer Kenneth Whalum III with Jim Spake & Kirk Smothers.
Kenneth Whalum III
Kenneth Whalum is a Memphis-born singer, songwriter, saxophonist, and producer whose work bridges soul, jazz, and alternative music with emotional depth. He first made his name on the road with Al Green and Isaac Hayes before touring and recording with icons like Jay-Z, Maxwell, and the late D’Angelo, as a member of his band, The Vanguard. He’s contributed to albums including Maxwell’s Grammy-winning BLACKsummers’night (arranging horns and playing saxophone, including on the hit single “Pretty Wings,” which topped the Billboard R&B; chart and won the Grammy for Best R&B; Song), Beyoncé’s B’Day and Renaissance, Jay-Z’s American Gangster and 4:44, and Mac Miller’s Swimming.
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