Saturday, December 12, 2026
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Show 8:30pm | Doors 7:45pm
BABY GRAND MEMBER TICKETS: $62.15
GENERAL ADMISSION: $76.15
GENERAL ADMISSION: $76.15
Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 7:45pm. General Admission seating available on a first-come basis, with preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.
To share a breathtaking family legacy, Kim Waters returns to Middle C Jazz with his legendary saxophone mastery, joined by daughter Kayla Waters’ brilliant, chart-topping piano prowess for an unforgettable night of contemporary jazz.
KIM WATERS
Kim Waters, one of the premiere architects of Urban Smooth Jazz and a reigning king of Contemporary Jazz, has written the soundtrack for the lives of generations of fans during his illustrious three-and-a-half decade career. He’s garnered praise from critics and fans alike, ranking among the top five best-selling instrumentalists in jazz.
The Maryland-born and Georgia-based saxophonist has performed with everyone from Al Green, Isaac Hayes, and Patti LaBelle to Phyllis Hyman, Teddy Riley, Guy, and Gerald Albright, to name a few. His instantly recognizable and gorgeous tone, captivating melodies, insatiable grooves, and irresistible fusion of Jazz, R&B, Blues, and Pop have catapulted him to the top of the charts time and time again.
“For me, the saxophone is supposed to be romantic and beautiful. I’ll take a pretty tone and melody any day.” Kim Waters’ new, 26th solo recording, Time 2 Groove (released April 2025), is brimming with gorgeous melodies and his superb alto and soprano saxophone playing on mostly original compositions.
KAYLA WATERS
Award-winning contemporary jazz pianist, composer, and producer Kayla Waters is a multi-time Billboard No. 1 recording artist who made history as the first female pianist to rule the charts for six consecutive weeks. A Howard University Piano Performance graduate and official Yamaha Artist, she has shared global stages with music legends like Stevie Wonder, Regina Belle and Jonathan Butler. With acclaimed albums like Apogee, Presence, and her latest release Anew, the Grammy Recording Academy voting member continues to define the modern sound of urban jazz.
