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Every year, we invite a few of our favorite laidback, chilled-out artists to stop by the Bowl for a breezy night of sounds from the worlds of jazz, funk, R&B, and more. The 2025 edition features the return of longtime Smooth Summer Jazz standout Dave Koz and his group Summer Horns. He’s received nine Grammy nominations, racked up 12 No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Current Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, gotten a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and played for presidents. Even with all those accolades, his style is approachable and relaxed; seeing him at the Bowl is like spending an afternoon barbecuing with your most brilliant friend.

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Smooth Summer Jazz Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns

Hollywood Bowl

Kim Waters: “Music is the one thing that everyone can turn to during trying times. It brings us joy…” says Kim Waters. Heralded as “Simply one of the planet’s best saxophonists” by JazzTimes Magazine and the “Pied piper of Smooth Jazz” by Upscale Magazine, the prolific chart-topping saxophonist, composer and producer has enjoyed a career longevity that is rare in the music business.

Kim And Kayla Waters

King Center for the Performing Arts

Beginning the next era of a rich musical tradition, David 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/singer Jonathan Butler, and will feature special guests, Haley Reinhart, Casey Abrams, and Kayla Waters.

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Kayla Waters

Events

Upcoming events

Dec 23, 2025

Dave Koz and Friends: Christmas Tour 2025 · Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

Past events

Aug 31, 2025

Smooth Summer Jazz Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns · Hollywood Bowl

Jun 2, 2024

Kim And Kayla Waters · King Center for the Performing Arts

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