Event

Snap on 2&4 w/ Kevin Whalum

Please join us on Friday, October 9 at 8pm for jazz vocalist Kevin Whalum in his Snap on 2&4 debut!

Kevin Whalum grew up in Memphis in the shadow of Olivet Baptist Church, where his father, the Rev. Kenneth T. Whalum, served as pastor. The church, known as a magnet for great singers and musicians (including brother, renowned jazz saxophonist Kirk Whalum), became a centerpiece of Kevin's life as a youngster, creating both a religious and a musical foundation for him. A popular live and session vocalist in Nashville, Kevin appeared on brother Kirk's "The Gospel According to Jazz, Volume 1" (1997) and "Romance Language" (2012) among others, and has released two solo albums, "Timetable" (2003) and "One Life To Love" (2008). Kevin's rich tone and impeccable vocal technique have most recently wowed Nashville audiences as part of NJW's "Jazz On The Move" presentation of the music of Billy Strayhorn. See the clip below of Strayhorn's "Lush Life" for a taste of this incredible performance.

Whalum will be joined by Roland Barber (trombone), Lori Mechem (piano), Roger Spencer (bass), and Nioshi Jackson (drums).

Admission is $30, $15 for students with ID. Tickets will go on sale Monday, September 21 at 10am and will be available here, by phone 24/7 at Brown Paper Tickets (800-838-3006) or during business hours at the NJW office (242-5299). A small convenience charge is added to online or 800-number purchases. Ticket sales are final.

Seating is reserved.Seating is a combination of 4-person tables and bar stools. SEE BELOW FOR A VENUE MAP. Parties of less than four may be seated at tables with other patrons.

Policies: The Jazz Cave is a BYOB establishment, with no alcohol or food service. You are free to bring alcoholic beverages and snacks. We sell soft drinks and bottled water. The Jazz Cave is a listening room, and we ask patrons to keep conversation to a minimum and silence cell phones.