His gorgeous saxophone tones are fully on display in Kim Waters’ upcoming release, aptly titled Time 2 Groove.
~ Courtesy of Shanachie Entertainment
Chart-topping and multi-platinum selling saxophonist Kim Waters’ new and 26th solo recording, Time 2 Groove will be out of April 11, 2025. Waters, one of the premiere architects and reigning kings of Contemporary Jazz, has written the soundtrack for the lives of generations of fans during his illustrious three-and-a-half decade career.
His instantly recognizable and gorgeous tone, captivating melodies, insatiable grooves and irresistible fusion of Jazz, R&B, Blues and Pop, have catapulted him to the top of the charts time and time again. The Maryland born and Georgia based saxman has performed with everyone from Al Green, Isaac Hayes and Patti LaBelle to Phyllis Hyman, Teddy Riley, Guy, and Gerald Albright, to name a few. At the heart of Waters’ music and the real secret to his success, is his undying love affair with music.
“My roots go back to the prettiest tones I’ve ever heard like Sonny Stitt, Cannonball Adderley, Charlie Parker, Stanley Turrentine and my friend Grover Washington Jr.,” says the Maryland born and Georgia resident. “For me, the saxophone is supposed to be romantic and beautiful. I’ll take a pretty tone and melody any day.”
Time 2 Groove is brimming with gorgeous melodies and Kim Waters’ superb alto and soprano saxophone playing on mostly original compositions including memorable tributes to his mother and twin daughters. Waters also takes on an Isley Brothers gem. “The one thing in the world that people cannot discriminate, argue or bicker about is music,” declares Waters. “Music brings people together, fosters camaraderie and is needed to bring peace, joy and happiness in this world.”
