Kim Waters, a chart-topping saxophonist, offers a prescription for our blues with jolly celebration of life on new CD Shakedown out May 29th 2020. “Music is the only thing everyone can look to in this time of pandemic. Kim Waters says music brings joy during difficult times. The prolific, chart-topping saxophonist has been called “Simply one the planet’s greatest saxophonists” and “Pied piper for Smooth Jazz” by Upscale Magazine. His longevity in the music industry is uncommon. Waters is a pioneer in Urban Smooth Jazz and an icon of Contemporary Jazz for over three decades. Waters has been praised by critics and jazz fans alike. He is one of the five most-sold instrumentalists in jazz. Waters states, “New music continues coming out, which gives people something to lift themselves up and share with their family and friends,” Shakedown, his 24th album as a leader, is a thrilling ten track escape that will take us to a happier frequency. According to the Georgia-based saxman, Shakedown is “something that makes you want dance and move your body!” This was my goal when I created this CD! Music that makes you smile and soothes your soul.” Kim Waters’ instantly recognisable sound is the perfect balance between intelligence and emotion, sensitivity and brawn and intellect and technique and soulfulness. Shakedown is the elegant, commanding, and debonair saxophonist who transcends the musical boundaries between Jazz, Pop, and R.
