Kim Waters is a prominent American jazz saxophonist and vocalist, known for his smooth, melodic style. Since launching his solo career in the 1990s, he has released over twenty albums, many of which have topped the Billboard Contemporary Jazz charts. Waters is distinguished for his use of the soprano saxophone, a less common instrument in jazz, and his compositions which blend traditional jazz with elements of R&B and soul. His significant contributions have helped shape the genre of smooth jazz.