Kim Waters

Kim Waters (born March 18, 1965) is an American jazz artist born in Havre de Grace, Maryland.

Kim Waters
Born(1965-03-18)March 18, 1965
Havre de Grace, Maryland, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
InstrumentsSaxophone
Years active1989-present
LabelsWaterfall Records

Shanachie Records

Red River Entertainment
Websitekimwaters.net

Early life

Waters grew up in Harford County, Maryland. Waters learned how to play the saxophone at a young age. He attended C. Milton Wright High School.[1] He played on the basketball team and was a shooting guard. Waters and his brothers formed a band early in their career[2].

Career

Early career

In 1989 Waters debuted with his album, Sweet and Saxy. In 1991 his album Sax Appeal was released and in 1993 his album Peaceful Journey. In 1994, It’s Time for Love was released.

Shanachie Records (2001-2013)

In 2001, Waters released his first album under Shanachie Records, From the Heart. He released several albums under Shanachie Records including In the Name of Love and You Are My Lady.

Red River Entertainment (2013-2016)

In 2013 Waters released his album, My Loves, under Red River Entertainment. The album also had appearances from Glenn Jones and Waters’ wife, Dana Pope. In his next album, Silver Soul, Waters had appearances from Zendaya and Eric Roberson.[3]

Shanachie Records (2016-present)

In 2016 Waters returned to Shanachie Records with his album, Rhythm and Romance. The album peaked at number 12 on Jazz Album charts.[4]

The Sax Pack

In 2008, Kim Waters, Jeff Kashiwa, and Steve Cole formed The Sax Pack. Their debut album, The Sax Pack, was released in 2008 under Shanachie Records. The album peaked at number 13 on the Billboard charts. In 2009, the album, The Pack is Back, was released and peaked at number 16 on Billboard Charts. In 2012, Kim Waters was replaced by Marcus Anderson.

References
  1. Hiaasen, Rob. "SMOOTH WATERS". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved 2020-07-05.
  2. "Kim Waters Biography". OLDIES.com. Retrieved 2020-07-05.
  3. "Kim Waters | Biography, Albums, Streaming Links". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-07-05.
  4. Rhythm and Romance - Kim Waters | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2020-07-05
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