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Seven really cool things about saxophonist Kirk Whalum

WBGO | By Pat Prescott,

Published March 9, 2026 at 3:40 PM EDT

Favorite Things host Pat Prescott talks with Kirk Whalum, and uncovers 7 really cool things about the saxophonist, including the love story with his wife and being a citizen of the planet.

Grammy winner, and 12-time Grammy nominee Kirk Whalum comes to the comfortable 300-seat Bickford Theater, housed in the elegant Morris Museum in Morristown, N.J., Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 5:00 & 8:00 PM. For more info, please go here.

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Pat Prescott is a native of Hampton Virginia and a graduate of Northwestern University. After 5 years teaching middle school, she started her radio career in New Orleans, Louisiana at WYLD-FM. After a brief stint at New Orleans legendary rock station WNOE, she moved to New York to host the midday show at former heritage jazz station WRVR. During her 23 years on New York radio, Pat worked at WBLS, WLIB, The National Black News Network and contemporary jazz station CD 101.9.

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