Saxophonist Kirk Whalum releases a varied but high quality album in ‘Humanite’. His playing is ultra sleek throughout. There are a couple of covers including a nice take on Curtis’ ‘Move On Up’. His sensitivity shines on mellow tunes like ‘Everybody Oughta Be Free’. ‘Blow 4U’ is a fine smooth piece of Fusion, whilst ‘Get Your Wings Up’ is soulful and equally smooth. Keiko Matsui guests on ‘SJL’ which is right out of the Smooth Jazz songbook. Very strong set.
Track listings:
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01 Move On Up by Kirk Whalum
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02 Everybody Oughta Be Free by Kirk Whalum
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03 Don’t Get Me Wrong (I’m Grateful) by Kirk Whalum
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04 Wake Up Everybody by Kirk Whalum
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05 Wildflower by Kirk Whalum
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06 Get Your Wings Up by Kirk Whalum
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07 Now I Know by Kirk Whalum
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08 SJL by Kirk Whalum
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09 Korogocho by Kirk Whalum
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10 Blow 4U by Kirk Whalum
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11 Kwetu by Kirk Whalum
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12 Peace by Kirk Whalum
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13 We Shall Overcome You by Kirk Whalum
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14 From The East To The West by Kirk Whalum
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