The Gospel According to Jazz - Chapter III

Kirk Whalum presents this music documentary-cum-live concert performance exploring the impact of jazz on modern retellings of the Gospel. The film includes performances by Kirk Whalum himself along with George Duke, Lalah Hathaway, Doc Powell and Kevin Whalum.

Cast

Kirk Whalum

as Kirk Whalum

Lalah Hathaway

as Lalah Hathaway

John Stoddart

as John Stoddart

Paul Jackson,Jr.

as Paul Jackson,Jr.

George Duke

as George Duke

Doc Powell

as Doc Powell

Kevin Whalum

as Kevin Whalum

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