Kim Waters

Kim Waters brings his smooth jazz saxophone sound to Blues Alley on Friday, August 28, for a single evening performance. The Washington, D.C. jazz club hosts Waters for a 7:00 PM show that promises hit songs and romantic grooves. The event page describes Waters as the epitome of cool, with The Washington Post likening him to a romantic pied piper on a long evening stroll and praising his flair for composing seductive melodies, while JazzTimes has hailed his saxophone stylings as effortlessly expressive and has called him one of the planet’s best saxophonists.

Waters was born in Maryland into a musical family and first took up the violin at age eight before switching to alto and soprano saxophone at 13. He went on to play in a band with his brothers James, with whom he still performs, and Eric, plus his old friend, pianist Cyrus Chestnut. Over his career he has shared stages with or opened for Al Green, Isaac Hayes, Phyllis Hyman, Teddy Riley and Guy, and Gerald Albright, among others. His Shanachie discography includes albums such as *Love’s Melody*, *One Special Moment*, *From The Heart*, *Someone To Love You*, *In the Name of Love*, *All For Love*, *You Are My Lady*, *I Want You: Love in the Spirit of Marvin*, *Love Stories*, *This Heart of Mine*, *Rhythm and Romance*, and *What I Like*. The page also highlights Waters’ Zen-like outlook on music and life, his focus on the big picture, and his inspiration drawn from fans, friends, and family.

When: Friday, August 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Venue: Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007.

Tickets: $50 per ticket plus $7 in fees. Tickets are available through InstantSeats. All sales are final with no refunds and no transfers.

Food and beverage: A $15 food and beverage minimum per person applies and is not included in the ticket price.

Seating: Seating is first come at the door; doors open at 6:00 PM for this show.

Performers: Kim Waters on alto and soprano saxophone; the page does not specify additional band members for this date.

Run time: Not specified on the event page.

Ages: Not stated on the event page.

Policies: No photography or recording of any kind is permitted during the performance, and audience members are asked to keep conversation to a minimum during the show.

Note: The event listing includes links to Kim Waters’ website and a video, along with the venue’s general house policies.