Kenneth Whalum III at the Blue Whale

A promising young talent on tenor saxophone (and nephew of smooth jazz artist Kirk Whalum), Kenneth Whalum III has been carving a path of his own through the New York City scene. Whalum has backed Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige and Maxwell on the road, and his recent album, “To Those Who Believe,” marks him as an artist to watch in his own right. The Blue Whale. 123 Astronaut E S Onizuka St. Suite 301, Sat. , 9 p.m. $15. https://www.bluewhalemusic.com.