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Kirk Whalum

  • Blogs

    April 17, 2012

    Upcoming: Kelly Clarkson, Incubus, Jonathan Richman, Unknown Hinson, Etc.

    B L A C K I E: Tue., May 1. Walter's, 1120 Naylor St., Houston. Beat Connection, White Arrows: Fri., June 22. Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak, Houston. Eric Benét, Ledisi: Thu., July 5. Arena Theatre, 7326 SW Freeway, Houston. Guitar Shorty: Sat., June 2. The Big Easy Social & Pleasure Club, 5731 K ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 2, 2010

    Texans Have Down Year In Grammy Nominations

    ​Texas artists, or artists with Texas roots, scored fewer nominations than usual when the Recording Academy announced its choices for the 53rd annual Grammy Awards Wednesday night. Perpetual nominees Beyonce and George Strait were nominated for residual tracks from I Am... Sasha Fierce and Twa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2009

    Aftermath: More Drums and Drummers Than We Ever Thought We'd See at an Intercontinental Airport Hangar

    Videos by Craig Hlavaty Any drummer jokes, say the one about Ginger Baker and coffee both sucking without Cream, pretty much have to go out the window when you enter an expansive warehouse that includes over 100 boys and girls, and men and women, pounding on their respective kits. Sometimes in tand ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2009

    A Musical Guide to Post-Secession Texas: Houston and "Brazoria"

    The final installment of our Five States of Texas project brings it all back home, to the new state of Brazoria, encompassing all of Southeast Texas from the Brazos Valley to Sabine Pass. ​Patron Saint: Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown. A master of rock and roll, country, Cajun/Creole, blues and jazz, n ... More >>

  • Music

    September 4, 2008

    Houston's Jazz History

    The final installment of our Five States of Texas project brings it all back home, to the new state of Brazoria, encompassing all of Southeast Texas from the Brazos Valley to Sabine Pass. ​Patron Saint: Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown. A master of rock and roll, country, Cajun/Creole, blues and jazz, n ... More >>

  • Music

    July 24, 2008

    Locals Only

    The final installment of our Five States of Texas project brings it all back home, to the new state of Brazoria, encompassing all of Southeast Texas from the Brazos Valley to Sabine Pass. ​Patron Saint: Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown. A master of rock and roll, country, Cajun/Creole, blues and jazz, n ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 18, 2008

    New Life for Soul Train

    The final installment of our Five States of Texas project brings it all back home, to the new state of Brazoria, encompassing all of Southeast Texas from the Brazos Valley to Sabine Pass. ​Patron Saint: Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown. A master of rock and roll, country, Cajun/Creole, blues and jazz, n ... More >>

  • Music

    May 29, 2008
  • Calendar

    August 23, 2007

    Kirk Whalum and Brian Simpson

    The two jazz musicians stop off in Houston

  • Music

    August 10, 2006

    The Rippingtons

    Thursday, August 10, at the Verizon Wireless Theater, 520 Texas, 713-230-1600

  • Music

    July 27, 2006

    2006 Houston Press Music Awards Supplement

    Thursday, August 10, at the Verizon Wireless Theater, 520 Texas, 713-230-1600

  • Music

    September 22, 2005

    Teresa James and the Rhythm Tramps

    Saturday, September 24, at Dan Electro's Guitar Bar, 1031 East 24th Street, 713-862-8707.

  • Calendar

    July 29, 2004

    Sticking With It

    Legendary drummer Bubbha Thomas is a longtime savior and benefactor of Houston jazz

  • Music

    July 22, 2004

    Music Awards Survey

    A rundown of every act on this year's bill

  • Music

    July 24, 2003

    Reelin' In the Years

    A look back at Houston Press Music Awards of yore

  • Music

    July 24, 2003

    Rock You like a Hurricane

    The Press Music Awards Showcase brings a category-five storm of tunes

  • Music

    February 21, 2002

    Kellye Gray

    Friday, February 22, and Saturday February 23

  • Music

    January 17, 2002

    Musical Chairs

    It's never the same show with the Good Luck Band

  • Music

    July 19, 2001

    Lucky Star

    The brass ring fell in Kirk Whalum's lap. He's kept it in his pocket ever since.

  • Music

    December 14, 2000

    Playbill

    Mark Towns Benefit Concert

  • Music

    November 2, 2000

    Jazz with Attitude

    Guitarist Mark Towns has national hopes in this self-production of his CD

  • Music

    August 3, 2000

    World Jazz

    Highlights from the Houston International Jazz Festival

  • Music

    November 19, 1998

    Feeling at Ease

    Highlights from the Houston International Jazz Festival

  • News

    June 25, 1998

    1998 Houston Press Music Awards Winners

    Highlights from the Houston International Jazz Festival

  • News

    June 11, 1998

    1998 Houston Press Music Awards Nominees

    Highlights from the Houston International Jazz Festival

  • Music

    February 12, 1998

    Static

    Highlights from the Houston International Jazz Festival

  • Music

    July 10, 1997

    Bite This!

    Sink your teeth into the 1997 Houston Press Music Awards

  • Music

    June 26, 1997

    Houston Press 1997 Music Awards Preview

    A guide to who's who in the Press Music Awards ballot. Plus, the where and when of the Press Music Awards Showcase!

  • Music

    April 17, 1997

    Jazz Royalty

    George's last name may be Duke, but on the keyboards, he's a king

  • Music

    December 19, 1996

    Swing Kings

    George's last name may be Duke, but on the keyboards, he's a king

  • Music

    July 25, 1996

    Jazz Friendly

    George's last name may be Duke, but on the keyboards, he's a king

  • Music

    April 18, 1996

    Everything Festival

    George's last name may be Duke, but on the keyboards, he's a king

  • Music

    June 15, 1995

    All the Colors of Jazz

    Kirk Whalum's sax paints with a broad palette of sounds

  • Music

    March 9, 1995

    Rotation

    Kirk Whalum's sax paints with a broad palette of sounds

  • Music

    January 26, 1995

    Pop Moment

    Kirk Whalum's sax paints with a broad palette of sounds

  • News

    July 28, 1994

    Hot Sounds in the City

    The 5th Annual Houston Press Music Awards

  • News

    March 3, 1994

    Letters

    The 5th Annual Houston Press Music Awards

  • Music

    February 17, 1994

    The King's English And River Oaks' too.

    Plus: More bon temps -- or is that Bon Tons?

  • Music

    February 3, 1994

    English Renaissance

    Houston jazz keyboardist Paul English releases Beauty

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