Saxofonist

A popular annual tradition at LBC, Dave Koz’s holiday concerts feature stellar special guests, performing fresh, lively arrangements of seasonal favorites in a high-energy show for the entire family. The saxophonist and bandleader has earned nine Grammy® nominations and sent nine albums to the top of Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Albums chart.

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Dave Koz and Friends

Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

A holiday tradition returns to the McCallum as Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour brings together a magical combination of musicians to celebrate this special season. Celebrated saxophonist Koz will be joined by four special guests performing their hits and jamming on fresh, lively arrangements of season favorites in a high-energy show for the entire family.

Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2023

McCallum Theatre

Join Dave Koz and Friends for a special holiday treat! In a recording career that spans nearly three decades, saxophonist Dave Koz has racked up an astoundingly impressive array of honors and achievements: nine GRAMMY® nominations, 11 No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Current Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, numerous world tours, 13 sold-out Dave Koz & Friends At Sea cruises, performances for multiple U.S. presidents, a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and appearances on a multitude of television shows, including “Good Morning America,” “The View,” “The Tonight Show,” “Entertainment Tonight” and more. A Platinum-selling artist, Koz is also known as a humanitarian, entrepreneur, radio host and instrumental music advocate.

Dave Koz And Friends Christmas Tour 2023

Playhouse Square

With Special Guests Keiko Matsui, Rick Braun, Peter White, and Rebecca Jade.

Dave Koz and Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour

Music Hall Center

Beginning the next era of this rich musical tradition, Koz and Friends will perform fresh renditions of timeless Christmas classics — as well as a Hanukkah medley — and hits from their respective catalogs.

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

Dave Koz and Friends announce the 26th anniversary edition of the longest-running jazz-based Christmas tour. Beginning the next era of this rich musical tradition, Koz and Friends will perform fresh renditions of timeless Christmas classics – as well as a Chanukah medley – and hits from their respective catalogues. The tour reunites Koz with long-time musical partner, guitarist/singerJonathan Butler and will feature special guests, saxophonist/flutist Marcus Anderson making his debut, and vocalist Rebecca Jade, marking her third time with the tour. Traversing 25 cities over one month on the road, the tour will also introduce musical prodigy Justin-Lee Schultz, a 16-year old South Africa-born, U.S. based pianist/guitarist/vocalist and social media sensation.

Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2023 Featuring Jonathan Butler

Florida Theatre

Sail in for a beautiful summer evening dedicated to all things smooth, silky, and laid-back. This year’s edition is headlined by multiplatinum saxophonist Dave Koz along with the funky soul stylings of Morris Day & The Time. More artists to be announced.

Smooth Summer Jazz, Dave Koz and Friends, With special guests Candy Dulfer, Eric Darius and Maysa & Morris Day & The Time

Hollywood Bowl

In a career that spans more than three decades, saxophonist Dave Koz has racked up an astoundingly impressive array of honors and achievements: nine GRAMMY® nominations, nine No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Current Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, numerous world tours, playing for multiple presidents, a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and more. Joining Koz this year will be Candy Dulfer and Eric Darius.

Dave Koz and Friends Summer Horns Live

A holiday tradition returns to the McCallum as Dave Koz and Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour brings together a magical combination of musicians to celebrate this special season. Celebrated saxophonist Koz will be joined by four special guests performing their hits and jamming on fresh, lively arrangements of season favorites in a high-energy show for the entire family.

Join Dave Koz and Friends for a special holiday treat! In a recording career that spans nearly three decades, saxophonist Dave Koz has racked up an astoundingly impressive array of honors and achievements: nine GRAMMY® nominations, 11 No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Current Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, numerous world tours, 13 sold-out Dave Koz & Friends At Sea cruises, performances for multiple U.S. presidents, a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and appearances on a multitude of television shows, including “Good Morning America,” 

Dave Koz’s saxophone styling has won him Grammy® nominations, audiences with presidents, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and his integration of soul, quiet storm, and R&B with jazz has made him a Bowl favorite for years. The bright and brassy horns of Oakland’s Tower of Power blasted to the forefront of funk and soul in the 1970s, and made them a go-to collaborator for artists like Elton John, Santana, Huey Lewis & The News, and more. Fifty years into their career, they’re still bringing East Bay Grease to stages around the world.

Dave Koz

Saxofonist

Events

Dec 20, 2023

Dave Koz and Friends · Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

Dec 18, 2023

Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2023 · McCallum Theatre

Dec 10, 2023

Dave Koz And Friends Christmas Tour 2023 · Playhouse Square

Dec 7, 2023

Dave Koz and Friends 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour · Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts

Dec 1, 2023

Dave Koz and Friends · Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

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