One Special Moment

• Artist: Kim Waters
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• Release Date: October 19, 1999
• Total Time: 48:27
• Genre: Jazz

Review

The title of Kim Waters' 1998 Shanachie debut, Love's Melody, is a perfect reflection of the saxman's very simple and direct philosophy about composing and playing: "There's got to be a perfect mixture of romance, groove, and a strong melody that you can hum along to after the first listen." A longtime staple on R&B/quiet storm stations over the course of eight recordings beginning with his 1988 Warlock Records debut, Sweet and Saxy, Waters -- working with labelmate/guitarist Chuck Loeb and composer/producer David Mann -- shifted gears on Love's Melody toward a picture-perfect smooth jazz sound that built on his roots. The similarly spirited and passionate One Special Moment builds on that success with numerous picture-perfect tunes primed to inherit that throne. While Loeb only appears on the two songs he co-wrote with Waters and produced -- the lilting and seductive "Secrets Told" and the funk-drenched retro-soul-blues gem "Up All Night" -- the guitarist's influence is felt throughout the disc. Waters worked with Mann on the cool shuffling hip-hop-influenced opening track, "Hudson River Nights" (which features Waters beautifully modulating his soprano verse by verse, as well as a cool flügelhorn harmony line by Jim Hynes), as well as the irresistibly melodic and dreamy title track. Brian Bromberg, a virtuoso bassist who is also one of the genre's great veteran artists, wrote and produced "Come to Me," highlighted by the unique blend of a throbbing bass and sax-driven melody swirled with Gregg Karukas' synthesized orchestra grandeur. ~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Hudson River Nights	David Mann, Kim Waters	Kim Waters	(4:57)
Secrets Told	Kim Waters, Chuck Loeb	Kim Waters	(5:17)
In the Groove	Kim Waters	Kim Waters	(4:35)
Fortunate	R. Kelly	Kim Waters	(4:35)
Come to Me	Brian Bromberg	Kim Waters	(4:42)
One Special Moment	David Mann, Kim Waters	Kim Waters	(4:45)
Am I the Same Girl (Soulful Strut)	Eugene Record, Sonny Sanders	Kim Waters	(5:16)
Mr. Smooth	Kim Waters	Kim Waters	(4:56)
Up All Night	Kim Waters, Chuck Loeb	Kim Waters	(4:43)
Love's Calling	Kim Waters	Kim Waters	(4:53)

Credits

Meli'sa Morgan (Vocals), Meli'sa Morgan (Vocals (Background)), Brian Bromberg (Arranger), Brian Bromberg (Programming), Brian Bromberg (Producer), Brian Bromberg (Engineer), Brian Bromberg (Piccolo Bass), Brian Bromberg (Drum Programming), Gregg Karukas (Keyboards), Gregg Karukas (Programming), Gregg Karukas (Engineer), David Mann (Arranger), David Mann (Keyboards), David Mann (Producer), David Mann (Drum Programming), David Mann (Mixing), Kim Waters (Keyboards), Kim Waters (Saxophone), Kim Waters (Sax (Alto)), Kim Waters (Sax (Soprano)), Kim Waters (Producer), Kim Waters (Main Performer), Kim Waters (Drum Programming), Ian Fraser (Mixing), Ronnie Holland (Programming), Ronnie Holland (Drum Programming), Ronnie Holland (Guest Appearance), Will Lee (Bass), Robert Legrand (Guitar), Chuck Loeb (Guitar), Chuck Loeb (Keyboards), Chuck Loeb (Producer), Chuck Loeb (Drum Programming), Chuck Loeb (Percussion Programming), Phil Magnotti (Engineer), Phil Magnotti (Mixing), Ned Mann (Mixing), Tom McCauley (Engineer), Tom McCauley (Mixing), Larry Saltzman (Guitar (Acoustic)), Larry Saltzman (Guitar (Electric)), Andy Snitzer (Sax (Alto)), Andy Snitzer (Sax (Tenor)), Robert Vosgien (Mastering), Dennis Wall (Engineer), James Waters, Jr. (Bass), George Whitty (Moog Bass), Paul Wickliffe (Mixing), Jim Hynes (Flugelhorn), Jerry Brooks (Bass), Paul Livant (Guitar), Steve Newman (Design), Anthony Barboza (Photography), Mike Ricchiuti (Keyboards), Brian Dunne (Cymbals), Brian Dunne (Tom-Tom), Brian Dunne (Hi Hat), Brian Dunne (Toms), Sylvanna Greene (Make-Up), Sylvanna Greene (Stylist), Rob Hudak (Design), Rob Hudak (Booklet Design), Danny Weiss (Executive Producer)