Saxophonist Kim Waters

Kim Waters is a saxophonist, composer, and producer whose romantic tone and melody-first approach have made him one of contemporary jazz's most enduring artists. Across more than two decades of recordings, he has blended smooth jazz with R&B, funk, and soul, creating music that can feel equally at home on quiet-storm radio, a dance floor, or an intimate concert stage. Waters has released more than twenty albums as a leader and built a long association with Shanachie Entertainment. He also co-founded the Sax Pack with Jeff Kashiwa and Steve Cole, extending his sound through a collaborative format built around three distinct saxophone voices. His catalog is marked by memorable hooks, sensual ballads, and grooves that keep the music accessible without sacrificing musicianship. At St. James Live, expect the warmth and polish listeners know from the recordings, amplified by live-band interaction. Waters moves naturally from tender, lyrical passages to upbeat funk and R&B, creating an evening that is romantic, relaxed, and full of melodic saxophone storytelling.