Saxofonist

Kim Waters: “Music is the one thing that everyone can turn to during trying times. It brings us joy…” says Kim Waters. Heralded as “Simply one of the planet’s best saxophonists” by JazzTimes Magazine and the “Pied piper of Smooth Jazz” by Upscale Magazine, the prolific chart-topping saxophonist, composer and producer has enjoyed a career longevity that is rare in the music business.

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Kim And Kayla Waters

King Center for the Performing Arts

Kim Waters Born in Maryland into a musical family, Kim Waters picked up his first instrument, the violin, at the age of eight. “That didn’t go over well with the fellas,” says Waters, who later found his calling on the alto and soprano saxophones at 13. Shortly afterwards he began playing in a band with his brothers James (who he still performs with) and Eric and his old friend, pianist Cyrus Chestnut. Kim Waters has been called on to perform with or open shows for the best including Al Green, Isaac Hayes, Phyllis Hyman, Teddy Riley and Guy, and Gerald Albright to name a few. Through the years Kim Waters has recorded a string of successful and chart-topping albums on Shanachie: Love’s Melody (1998), One Special Moment (1999), From The Heart (2001), Someone To Love You (2002), In the Name of Love(2004), All For Love (2005), You Are My Lady (2007), I Want You: Love in the Spirit of Marvin (2008), Love Stories (2010), This Heart of Mine (2011), Rhythm and Romance(2016) and What I Like (2018).

Kayla V. Waters-Medley, is a passionate pianist, composer, producer and curator of PuriKey Productions. Planted in her creative giftings, Kayla digs her feet deep into holy ground with Anew, a harmonious and plush artistic offering. With grandeur, this musically rich work illustrates the unearthing and unlocking of fresh terrains of life with spiritual “keys” of splendor. Scribed with love, Anew is a stunning addition to her pianistic anthology following Presence, Coevolve, and Apogee. With aplomb, Kayla is elated to be an official Yamaha Artist and a voting member of the Grammy’s Recording Academy.


Saxofonist

Kim Waters

Events

Upcoming events

Sep 12, 2026

Kim & Kayla Waters · Count Basie Center for the Arts

Past events

Jun 2, 2024

Kim And Kayla Waters · King Center for the Performing Arts

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