Sunday, October 28, 2018

Kirk Whalum's "Gospel According to Jazz" featuring Sheila E, Lynn Mabry set for Friday, December 14 at Friendly Temple

Saxophonist Kirk Whalum will bring this year's edition of his "A Gospel According to Jazz Christmas" concert to St. Louis for a performance at 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 14 at the Friendly Temple Missionary Baptist Church.

Guest stars for this seventh annual presentation of the show will include percussionist Sheila E. and singers Lynn Mabry (who's been part of E's band in recent years), John Stoddart, and Kevin Whalum, plus St. Louis' own Brian Owens.

Kirk Whalum (pictured) released his first "Gospel According to Jazz" album in 1998, with three more recordings since added to the series,  and began touring the Christmas show in 2012.

Tickets for the concert are priced at $20 balcony, $35 floor, and $50 for VIP seating, and will go on sale next Sunday, November 4 at the Friendly Temple office and bookstore and online.

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