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Genre: Jazz
Release Date: 02/17/1998
Run Time: 55:41

Kim Waters ninth album, Love's Melody was released in 1998 by Shanachie and dedicated to his twin girls. Self-produced with Chuck Loeb, Dino Esposito, Scot Rammer, and David Mann, the CD offers 11 sensitive and enchanting tracks with special guest performances by Chuck Loeb and James Lloyd. In a deviation from Waters' R&B-flavored background, Waters asserts his mastery of the soprano saxophone on this smooth collection of well-crafted tunes. Each composition adds a different dimension to his musical catalog. Lush, poetic rhythms combined with mid-tempo grooves and fresh melodies on songs such as "Nightfall" and "Possession," and assure his success in the contemporary jazz style. Waters' saxophone caters to the senses with the grace of a romantic on the beautiful title track "Love's Melody." His soprano saxophone speaks volumes with the mastery of tone and musicianship that defines the sensual nature of the saxophone. "Two Hearts of Mine," a ballad written for his twins, is compassionate and offers his most personal and intimate song to date. Other well-known works such as "Sunny" and "Midnight at the Oasis" are brilliantly distinct, with Waters lending former renditions fresh breath. The resulting creative ideas offer a splendid showcase of his eloquent, trademark saxophone voice.

~Paula Edelstein, All Music Guide

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While the City Sleeps
    George Benson / CD / 1986
The Antidote
    Ronny Jordan / CD / 1992
In This Life
    Kirk Whalum / CD / 1995
Jumpin' Off
    Richard Elliot / CD / 1997
Decisions
    Wayman Tisdale / CD / 1998
One Special Moment
    Kim Waters / CD / 1999

Release Date: 02/17/1998
Genre: jazz
Run Time: 55:41