In 1983, Kirk Whalum caught the attention of the pianist Bob James. And, Whalum joined his album "12" (1985). He released his debut album "Floppy Disk" with James' support.
These are photos from concerts where Kirk Whalum played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
TAKE 6 / Kirk Whalum / NNENNA FREELON Feb 27, 2020 St. Louis, Missouri, United States Uploaded by Louise Halsey
KIRK WHALUM / SHELIA E, BRIAN OWENS Dec 14, 2018 St. Louis, Missouri, United States Uploaded by Louise Halsey
Beale Street Music Festival 2002 May 3 - 5, 2002 Memphis, Tennessee, United States Uploaded by Crawdaddy74
Beale Street Music Festival 2002 May 3 - 5, 2002 Memphis, Tennessee, United States Uploaded by Old Time Rocker