Jazzmeia Horn and Kirk Whalum

Memphis-bred saxophonist Kirk Whalum blends gospel, R&B, blues, and jazz. Known for topping charts with "For You" in 1998 and winning a Grammy for "It's What I Do," he's collaborated with Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross, and Al Green. He recorded on The Bodyguard soundtrack, was part of BWB, and released notable albums like The Gospel According to Jazz series and Humanité. Whalum also toured extensively, contributing to soundtracks and covering artists like Stevie Wonder and Babyface.

New York-based Jazzmeia Horn, born in Dallas, is a celebrated jazz vocalist known for her vocalese style. She won the Sarah Vaughan and Thelonious Monk competitions and earned Grammy nominations for "A Social Call" and "Love & Liberation." She collaborated with artists like Billy Harper and Marquis Hill. Her 2020 big-band album "Dear Love" was Grammy-nominated.