KAMPALA – Legendary American saxophonist Kirk Whalum is in the country ahead of the dfcu Jazz in the Pearl Festival slated for Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Kirk has been very instrumental in working behind the scenes to great songs such as ” I will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston which is global song for the century.
The 66 year old grammy Award winner has been known for his songs that include; ” Now till Forever”, ” Same ole Love ” “Falling in Love with Jesus ” and many others.
The jazz man has also collaborated with the likes of Quincy Jones, Jonathan Butler, and Chante Moore is bringing his signature sound to the party capital in Kampala
“It is my third time performing in Uganda, but my excitement is fever pitch. I can’t wait to serenade my fans. Each performance feels brand new to me. Hope to see my fans in large numbers,” Whalum said with cheers when he arrived at the airport
The Jazz – cultural ” soiree” will be a celebration of great talent and shall feature Uganda’s Jazz strong- holds like; Isaiah Katumwa, Tshaka Mayanja, and the ever-vibrant Black Roots Academy of Soul and others.
It will also be an evening that blends groove and story-telling of musical excellence and performance that one can not afford to miss.
Relatedly, dfcu Bank is doing more than just setting the stage. Through the dfcu Jazz in the Pearl Festival, the bank is championing a deeper cause nurturing Uganda’s arts scene and celebrating community connection through music.
Helena Mayanja, Head – Corporate Affairs & Sustainability at dfcu Bank said that for six decades, dfcu has been driven by a vision of building a community of progress.
” This festival allows us to celebrate that journey with the Ugandan people.
Indeed, the festival is a perfect harmony of purpose and entertainment, a nod to dfcu’s 60-year legacy of empowering Ugandans, from business to the arts.
Music has an extraordinary ability to transcend boundaries and connect people”. Mayanja added.
For the night the general tickets will cost a paltry Ugx. 250, 000 and a table for Ugx. 6, 000, 000.
