Kirk Whalum

Kirk Whalum at City Winery At City Foundry STL

Some saxophone players make a sound you hear. Kirk Whalum makes one you feel. He's a tenor saxophonist with Memphis gospel roots and a soulful jazz sound, and that combination is the reason this Sunday evening in St. Louis deserves a spot on your calendar. It's a night built around one voice, one horn and the kind of warmth that's hard to get from a speaker at home.

On January 24, 2027, at 5:00 PM, Whalum comes to City Winery At City Foundry STL. A 5:00 PM start gives the day a different shape. You're not squeezing a concert in after a long workday. You're spending a weekend evening on music, with room left to talk it over afterward. Invite the friend who always asks what you're doing this weekend, or the partner who loves a good soundtrack for a quiet night. Live jazz is easier to share when you're in the same room, hearing the same phrase land at the same moment.

Whalum's recording credits include Cache and Joined at the Hip, which tells you he has long been a recording artist. Seeing him live is a chance to connect with that artistry in person. Gospel roots and jazz soul point to music with feeling at its center, and that's what makes an artist like this worth leaving the couch for. If you want a concert that feels personal rather than packaged, this is it. Grab your seats for Kirk Whalum in St. Louis and view tickets here.