by Matt Collar
Reedman Kim Waters is all about the quiet storm on his R&B-infused From the Heart. Showcasing his calm, sweet saxophone tone over hummable melodies, Waters may not be pushing the smooth jazz envelope, but with such suggestive songs as &Until Dawn& and &Sweet Desire,& one gets the sense that it ain't an envelope that needs pushing. Walter Beasley's &Slow Role& is an urban highlight with its mellow wah-wah guitar backgrounds and Waters' laid-back alto lead. In a deft move for a kind of crossover appeal, Waters has Dru Hill member Jazz sing on the excellent ballad &Love Don't Love Nobody.& Also dressing up the radio-friendly tracks is the guitar of smooth jazz pro Chuck Loeb.