''Unconditional'' is a studio album by

jazz Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with its roots in blues and ragtime. Since the 1920s Jazz Age, it has been recognized as a major ...

musician Kirk Whalum, released in 2000 by

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and produced by Paul Brown. The album reached No. 2 on the ''Billboard'' Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart and No. 3 on the ''Billboard'' Top Jazz Albums chart. ''Unconditional'' received a

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nomination for Best Pop Instrumental Album.

Critical reception

With a four out of five star rating, Johnathan Widran of

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opined "No doubt the title of ''Unconditional'' applies to the love of God that pervades his music and life, but like most of Whalum's efforts, this collection can be enjoyed by a wide audience."

Track listing

References

:* {{Authority Control 2000 albums Kirk Whalum albums Warner Records albums