Kafè Kirk: Kirk Whalum & Kayla V. Waters-Medley

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Kafè Kirk: Kirk Whalum & Kayla V. Waters-Medley CROSSTOWN ARTS THEATER SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2026 DOORS OPEN AT 5:00 PM | SHOW STARTS AT 6:00 PM $59 IN ADVANCE (PLUS FEES) | $70 AT THE DOOR PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Crosstown Arts presents Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum for Kafé Kirk, an ongoing jazz series in the Crosstown Arts Theater featuring musical and spiritual collaborations with special guest artists. This concert will feature legendary pianist and composer Kayla V. Waters-Medley. About Kayla V. Waters-Medley Kayla V. Waters-Medley, is a passionate pianist, composer, producer and curator of PuriKey Productions. Planted in her creative giftings, Kayla digs her feet deep into holy ground with Anew, a harmonious and plush artistic offering. With grandeur, this musically rich work illustrates the unearthing and unlocking of fresh terrains of life with spiritual “keys” of splendor. Scribed with love, Anew is a stunning addition to her pianistic anthology following Presence, Coevolve, and Apogee. With aplomb, Kayla is elated to be an official Yamaha Artist and a voting member of the Recording Academy. Sweetly kissed with success, Kayla beautifully made history by becoming the first female pianist to reign atop the contemporary jazz charts for multiple weeks and is a seven-time Billboard and Mediabase number one artist. Robed with eminence, Kayla has been blessed to play with a bouquet of music legends including Stevie Wonder, Patrice Rushen, The Jacksons, Regina Belle, Avery*Sunshine, Sheila E., Dave Koz, Jonathan Butler and her cherished father {iconic jazz saxophonist}, Kim Waters. Kayla has bountifully shared her heartfelt artistry all over the globe and across continents {North America, Europe and Africa} at countless jazz festivals, theaters, prestigious performing arts centers, national television platforms, and even playing within the oceans and mountains of God’s creation as her most sacred stage. As Keeper of the Keys, Kayla eloquently…

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