His saxophone has been heard on his own Grammy-nominated smooth jazz records, R&B records by the likes of Luther Vandross and Jevetta Steele, jazz records by George Benson and George Duke, gospel records by CeCe Winans and T.D. Jakes, soundtracks including “The Bodyguard” and “Boyz n the Hood,” and Whitney Houston’s blockbuster albums and tours. An ordained minister, Whalum also has recorded the “Gospel According to Jazz” album series. This spring, he’s hit the road with his own jazz combo for a tour of small venues.