Long acclaimed by tastemakers as “simply one of the planet’s best saxophonists” and the “Pied piper of Smooth Jazz,” Kim Waters is perhaps the only cat in the genre who could create silky smooth grooving soprano gold from a minor 1981 R&B hit from the Isley Brothers. That’s only one of the diverse grooving treasures on TIME 2 GROOVE collection, the prolific hit maker’s astounding 24th album on Shanachie Entertainment (and his 26th overall!). Vibing with mega-producer Chris “Big Dog” Davis, Waters produces his trademark mastery of blending sonically exciting, danceable sassy-funk romps with towering emotional expressions of romance and his great love for his family. Though there are radio ready gems galore, the heartfelt core of the album comes from tender dedications to his mother and twin daughters Kimberly and Kayla.
