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NEW MATERIAL FROM ONE OF THE BEST SELLING JAZZ SAXOPHONISTS ON THE SCENE TODAY. HAVING SOLD A TOTAL OF OVER A MILLION ALBUMS IN HIS TWENTY-PLUS YEAR CAREER, KIM WATERS IS ONE OF THE BEST SELLING SAXOPHONISTS IN CONTEMPORARY JAZZ. ON “THIS HEART OF MINE” KIM DELIVERS PROVACATIVE INTERPRETATIONS OF SUCH RECENT R&B HITS AS R. KELLY’S “LOVE LETTER” AND ALICIA KEYS/JAY-Z’S “EMPIRE STATE OF MIND” AS WELL AS EIGHT ORIGIAL COMPOSITIONS. A HIGHLIGHT IS SPECIAL GUEST CALVIN RICHARDSON A/K/A “THE SOUL PRINCE” DELIVERING AN ULTRA SOUL VOCAL ON “THIS HEART OF MINE.” DESTINED TO BE YET ANOTHER BILLBOARD CONTEMPORARY JAZZ TOP TEN ALBUM.
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It's lighthearted, charming, soulful, and funky !
17 Nov 2011
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*** and 1/2 stars
The veteran saxophonist isn't known among fans and peers as "the King of Smooth Urban Jazz" for nothing.
Over the course of 17 albums, including over a decade's worth with Shanachie, he's been consistent and impeccable in delivering an infectious mix of romantic ballads and funky, thumping dance tunes.
This collection, yet another using the words "heart" or "love" in the title, is no exception. It's lighthearted, charming, soulful, and funky, mixing hard-to-resist originals with likable, vocal-laced covers of recent hits by R. Kelly ("Love Letter") and Jay-Z/Alicia Keys ("Empire State of Mind," featuring the soaring vocals of Waters' wife, singer Dana Pope).
Two of the most dynamic dance tracks, "The Groove's Alright" and "Running to Love", feature exciting multiple horn textures that would be right at home on a set by the Sax Pack, the trio featuring Jeff Kashiwa and Steve Cole that Waters has also recorded and toured with.
For the most part, Waters seems to be cool with just keeping his sweet urban flow rather than breaking any new ground. Tracks like midtempo opener "Heart Seeker" and the soaring dancefloor gems "Free Fall" and "Step to This" (featuring a spirited vocal invitation to join the step dancing movement) are fun and right in the pocket.
But a few others find Waters digging just a bit deeper emotionally.
He has a well-known propensity for song titles with the word "love," but the kind he's talking about on the passionate closing ballad "Double Two Love" is that of a doting dad to grown twin daughters.
The most prominent vocal track, "Am I a Fool", blends a classic '70s soul ballad vibe with the sweet harmonies found in '90s groups -- all led by Calvin Richardson's impassioned quandary about staying in a love affair even if he's not being treated so well.
On "This Heart of Mine", there's no question that Kim Waters' heart is in the right place -- where it's been for over two decades of solid hitmaking. J.Widran
Sax Pack
Pack Is Back
The veteran saxophonist isn't known among fans and peers as "the King of Smooth Urban Jazz" for nothing.
Over the course of 17 albums, including over a decade's worth with Shanachie, he's been consistent and impeccable in delivering an infectious mix of romantic ballads and funky, thumping dance tunes.
This collection, yet another using the words "heart" or "love" in the title, is no exception. It's lighthearted, charming, soulful, and funky, mixing hard-to-resist originals with likable, vocal-laced covers of recent hits by R. Kelly ("Love Letter") and Jay-Z/Alicia Keys ("Empire State of Mind," featuring the soaring vocals of Waters' wife, singer Dana Pope).
Two of the most dynamic dance tracks, "The Groove's Alright" and "Running to Love", feature exciting multiple horn textures that would be right at home on a set by the Sax Pack, the trio featuring Jeff Kashiwa and Steve Cole that Waters has also recorded and toured with.
For the most part, Waters seems to be cool with just keeping his sweet urban flow rather than breaking any new ground. Tracks like midtempo opener "Heart Seeker" and the soaring dancefloor gems "Free Fall" and "Step to This" (featuring a spirited vocal invitation to join the step dancing movement) are fun and right in the pocket.
But a few others find Waters digging just a bit deeper emotionally.
He has a well-known propensity for song titles with the word "love," but the kind he's talking about on the passionate closing ballad "Double Two Love" is that of a doting dad to grown twin daughters.
The most prominent vocal track, "Am I a Fool", blends a classic '70s soul ballad vibe with the sweet harmonies found in '90s groups -- all led by Calvin Richardson's impassioned quandary about staying in a love affair even if he's not being treated so well.
On "This Heart of Mine", there's no question that Kim Waters' heart is in the right place -- where it's been for over two decades of solid hitmaking. J.Widran
Sax Pack
Pack Is Back
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29 Feb 2012
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Kim Waters the man known as the "King Of Smooth Urban Jazz" has released his 18th solo project even though he has several other collaboration projects with various artists.
"This Heart Of Mine" 11 song disc is yet another continuation of smooth, sensual, melodic yet funky contemporary Jazz that Kim Waters has been doing now for 23 years.
My personal favorites are "Heart Seeker", "The Groove's Alright". "I Love My Girl", "Stay With Me Tonight" & "Double Two Love". I also like "Step to This" and the remake of R. Kelly (Love Letter) & Alicia Keys & Jay-Z (Empire State Of Mind).
"Am I A Fool" features Calvin Richardson on vocals which is a nice soulful slow ballad.
The uptempo tracks "Free Fall" & "Running To Love" were NOT all that captivating to my ears.
"This Heart Of Mine" is a very nice project exceptionally nice to play in the background under dim lights while having a candle light dinner.
"This Heart Of Mine" 11 song disc is yet another continuation of smooth, sensual, melodic yet funky contemporary Jazz that Kim Waters has been doing now for 23 years.
My personal favorites are "Heart Seeker", "The Groove's Alright". "I Love My Girl", "Stay With Me Tonight" & "Double Two Love". I also like "Step to This" and the remake of R. Kelly (Love Letter) & Alicia Keys & Jay-Z (Empire State Of Mind).
"Am I A Fool" features Calvin Richardson on vocals which is a nice soulful slow ballad.
The uptempo tracks "Free Fall" & "Running To Love" were NOT all that captivating to my ears.
"This Heart Of Mine" is a very nice project exceptionally nice to play in the background under dim lights while having a candle light dinner.
Classic!
19 Dec 2011
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Kim Waters music is like a fine wine it just gets better with time. His sound is different, but when listening to his music you know that it's him.
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