Donny Hathaway would have been 65 years old on October 1, 2010. Although the passing of this visionary and multi-talented artist left a significant void, his pervasive influence left an indelible mark on popular music. There could be no better standard bearer for Hathaway's work than tenor saxophonist Kirk Whalum, whose work has similarly crossed the boundaries between R&B, gospel and jazz with an emotional immediacy that is beyond compare. Everything Is Everything consummates the chart-topping For You and The Babyface Songbook to create a trilogy that brilliantly exhibit 8-time Grammy® nominee Kirk's singular interpretive skills.

Highlights include "You Had To Know," featuring a heartfelt performance by Donny's daughter, Lalah, and neo-soul crooner Musiq Soulchild's retro take on "We're Still Friends." Wonderful arrangements by Gil Goldstein and John Stoddart, with contributions from contemporary jazz masters Rick Braun, Jeff Golub and Christian McBride, as well as pedal steel scorcher Robert Randolph, come together with Whalum's passionate tenor to tell the musical story of one of the most important figures in popular music.

The album release party will be on 8/31 at the Stax Museum in Memphis, TN.

Tour Dates
8/31 - Memphis, TN - Stax Museum
9/4 - Detroit, MI - Detroit International Jazz Festival
9/11 - LA, CA - Jackie Robinson Stadium
10/23 - 10/30 Miami, FL - Capital Jazz Super Cruise IV
12/4 - Tinley Park, IL - Odyssey Grand Ballroom
12/12 - Memphis, TN - Mississippi Blvd. Church