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DAVE KOZ IN CONCERT:

When Dave Koz takes the stage, all is quiet as the audience intently listens to every pure note from the seasoned saxophonist. Playing both tenor and alto sax, his fingers glide across the instrument with an ease that can't be matched. Whether he's performing chart-topping hits like "Life In the Fast Lane" and "Put the Top Down" or launching into an epic solo, Koz's grace on the woodwind instrument is exceptional, full of trills, thrills, and spontaneity during his hit-filled set lists. Dave Koz returns to the stage in 2014 for his upcoming Summer Horns tour as well as a string of highly anticipated shows with Barry Manilow.

BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:

Starting out in his high school's jazz band, Dave Koz fell in love with the saxophone early on, deciding to pursue music full time after graduating from college. He landed on tour with Bobby Caldwell not long after and served as a studio musician in the '80s before launching his breakout solo career. Since then, Koz has released 15 studio albums — eight of which have reached the Top 10 of the Billboard Jazz chart — and four No. 1 jazz singles. Not only is the nine-time Grammy nominee a sensational saxophonist, but he's also a radio personality, television host, and philanthropist, serving as a Global Ambassador for the Starlight Children's Foundation. Koz will delight fans with his smooth jazz sounds on his upcoming tour dates.

FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:

"Dave Koz is such a talented musician! We watch him every year! He gets involved with the crowd and gives a spectacular concert! An unforgettable experience!!"

"Dave & company always puts on a great show. Dave's performances always leaves a smile on my face."

"The whole show was excellent. Each performer was marvelous. We've always loved Dave's music, but it is far better in person!"

Setlists

    1. 1.Castle of Dreams
    2. 2.Faces of the Heart
    3. 3.Highwire
    4. 4.Together Again
    5. 5.When You Wish Upon a Star
    6. 6.Got to Get You Into My Life (The Beatles cover)
    7. 7.Definition of Beautiful
    8. 8.The Dance (Tony Arata cover)
    9. 9.Time After Time (Cyndi Lauper cover) (No Band)
    10. 10.Barcelona
    11. 11.Anything's Possible
    12. 12.Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen cover)
    13. 13.You Make Me Smile
    14. 14.I'll Be There (The Jackson 5 cover)
    1. 1.Together Again
    2. 2.Got to Get You Into My Life (The Beatles cover)
    3. 3.That's the Way (I Like It) (KC and the Sunshine Band cover)
    4. 4.Sir Duke (Stevie Wonder cover)
    5. 5.Give It to Me Baby (Rick James cover)
    1. 1.Always There (Ronnie Laws & Pressure cover)
    2. 2.Dance to the Music / Celebration / Good Times / Love Train
    3. 3.Got to Get You Into My Life (The Beatles cover)
    4. 4.Family Reunion
    5. 5.Side by Side
    6. 6.Don't Get Me Wrong (I'm Grateful) (Kirk Whalum cover)
    7. 7.The Dance (Tony Arata cover)
    8. 8.Hot Fun in the Summertime (Sly & the Family Stone cover)
    9. 9.It Is What It Is (Vincent Ingala cover)
    10. 10.Coast to Coast (Vincent Ingala cover)
    11. 11.Blow 4U (Kirk Whalum cover)
    12. 12.Save the Last Dance (Mindi Abair cover)
    13. 13.Lucy’s (Mindi Abair cover)
    14. 14.You Make Me Smile
    15. 15.Together Again
    16. 16.You Haven't Done Nothin' (Stevie Wonder cover)

  2. Encore

    1. 17.Cover Medley

  1. Set 1:

    1. 1.Carol of the Bells (Mykola Leontovych cover)
    2. 2.Winter Wonderland (Richard Himber and His Orchestra cover)
    3. 3.It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (Andy Williams cover)
    4. 4.Angels We Have Heard on High ([traditional] cover) (Jonathan Butler)
    5. 5.Joy to the World (Isaac Watts cover)
    6. 6.It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas (Perry Como cover)
    7. 7.Silver Bells (Bing Crosby cover) (Michael Lington)
    8. 8.This Christmas (Donny Hathaway cover) (also with Jonathan Butler)
    9. 9.All I Want for Christmas Is You (Mariah Carey cover) (Melissa Manchester)
    10. 10.Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (Harry Reser and His Orchestra cover) (also with Jonathan Butler & Michael Lington)
    11. 11.A Prayer for Peace
    12. 12.Mary Did You Know
    13. 13.Mornin' (Al Jarreau cover)
    14. 14.The Little Drummer Boy (The Trapp Family Singers cover) (Jonathan Butler)
    15. 15.Theme From Ice Castles (Through the Eyes of Love) / Midnight Blue / Don't Cry Out Loud
    16. 16.Silverlining

  2. Set 2:

    1. 17.Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Gene Autry cover)
    2. 18.Jingle Bells (James Lord Pierpont cover) (Jonathan Butler & Chris Walker)
    3. 19.Smile (Charlie Chaplin cover) (Melissa Manchester)
    4. 20.O Come, O Come, Emmanuel ([traditional] cover) (Jonathan Butler & Chris Walker)
    5. 21.Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Hugh Martin cover) (with Cast)
    6. 22.O Holy Night (Adolphe Adam cover) (Jonathan Butler)
    7. 23.The Chanukah Song (Adam Sandler cover)
    8. 24.Let There Be More Light (Melissa Manchester)
    9. 25.Eight Candles (A Song for Hanukkah)
    10. 26.Whenever I Call You Friend (Melissa Manchester & Chris Walker)
    11. 27.Show Me (Michael Lington)
    12. 28.You Make Me Smile
    13. 29.Brand New Day (Jonathan Butler & Cast)
    14. 30.We're in This Love Together (Al Jarreau cover) (Chris Walker & Cast)
    15. 31.Love Train (The O’Jays cover) (Everyone)
    1. 1.Perfect Stranger
    2. 2.
    3. 3.Together Again (Drum / Sax duo)
    4. 4.All I see is you?
    5. 5.Stevie Wonder cover
    6. 6.I'm Waiting for You
    7. 7.Got to Get You Into My Life (The Beatles cover)
    8. 8.lyric Moments of history
    9. 9.Silver line?

  2. Interval:

    1. 10.Good Foot
    2. 11.from latest album
    3. 12.Take Five (The Dave Brubeck Quartet cover)
    4. 13.Mornin' (Al Jarreau cover)
    5. 14.The Dance (Tony Arata cover)
    6. 15.You Make Me Smile
    7. 16.Party Out.

  3. Encore

    1. 17.I'll Be There (The Jackson 5 cover)

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Reviews

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 3246 reviews
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  • I Dave Koz and Friends

    by Gffore on 8/26/18The Theater at MGM National Harbor - National HarborRating: 5 out of 5

    One of the Best Concerts.Two hours of solid Great music.Will not miss another appearance Of Dave Koz and freinds.

  • Dave Koz and the Summer Horns is a Must see show

    by meko69 on 8/26/18The Theater at MGM National Harbor - National HarborRating: 4 out of 5

    Gerald Albright, Richard Elliott, Rick Braun, Dave Koz and Aubrey....nothing but the Best of horns and the music collaborations was Fantastic!!! Couldn't get enough, didn't want the show to end.

  • Dave Koz Summer Horns

    by seashell55 on 8/26/18The Theater at MGM National Harbor - National HarborRating: 5 out of 5

    Great show! Very Lively and upbeat. Looking forward to seeing Dave again in the Washington area!

  • Horns, horns, and more horns

    by Moody58 on 8/26/18The Theater at MGM National Harbor - National HarborRating: 5 out of 5

    Really great show, saw them twice mgm and also norfork jazz

  • Dave Koz

    by DMVJazzDiva on 8/26/18The Theater at MGM National Harbor - National HarborRating: 4 out of 5

    The concert was great until one of the amplifiers died. Then all the speakers were cranked up to rebalance the sound—and it all became too loud.

  • The Koz Still Got It!

    by LenGiby01 on 8/26/18The Theater at MGM National Harbor - National HarborRating: 5 out of 5

    The show @ MGM Natl Harbor was outstanding w/his friends. Seating anywhere in there is great, u felt like it was an intimate place, love the venue and seating was comfy. Audio & video quality was fantastic. Altho, sound went out couple times during a featured solo for R. Elliott, it got rendered fast. G. Albright killed it, with Frankie Beverly song, as did Dave with my feature song he soloed, brought tears of joy to my eyes--they each did a separate solo Go Audrey Logan--she can handle that Trombone!, Rick Braun is always classy\fun, & we got to hear new music & artist Adam Hawley-his cd is nice. Overall Dave Koz is still classy, fun and most of all super sexy esp with the grey. Loved him from day 1 from ATL Jazzfest '96. Go Dave&Friends, See ya on the cruise!

  • Dave Koz and Friends Summer Horns II

    by Jazz4TwoLovers on 8/26/18The Theater at MGM National Harbor - National HarborRating: 5 out of 5

    great melodies and how the horns arranged tunes that were steller back in the day. The new material as just as good (A to Z) using arrangements fro A-Train to Jay-Z - outstanding!

  • Awesome show

    by Alehead on 8/26/18Kodak Center - RochesterRating: 5 out of 5

    I have been wanting to see Dave Koz and when I heard he was coming with 4 other horn players it made it that much better. The show was great. Dave Koz is a great showman and musician. Richard Elliott, Rick Braun, Gerald Albright, and Aubrey Logan were top notch. Makes me want to go on the Dave Koz cruise.

  • Dave Koz

    by Anonymous on 8/26/18The Theater at MGM National Harbor - National HarborRating: 5 out of 5

    An amazing show!! This was one of the best concerts we have ever attended. A musical experience.

  • Dave Koz and Friends

    by Aortaman on 8/25/18Kodak Center - RochesterRating: 5 out of 5

    The show was great,very entertaining and each of the band members were so into the show. Dave Koz was very personable and I didn’t want the show to end!!

  • Dave Koz and Friends was awesome!

    by Wildcheese on 8/25/18Kodak Center - RochesterRating: 5 out of 5

    This show is one of the most memorable, still feeling good about what I experienced! I truly didn’t want it to end! I highly recommend Dave Koz and can’t wait to see him again!!

  • Outstanding night!

    by Gizmo18 on 8/25/18Kodak Center - RochesterRating: 5 out of 5

    Summer Horns was a great experience! Hadn't seen Dave Koz in many years and had never gotten to see Rick Braun, Richard Elliot or Gerald Albright even though I've loved their music for a long time. Aubrey Logan was a terrific addition to the group also, very good voice and showmanship with her trombone. I'd love to see them all again if there's another version of this show in the future.

  • Dave Koz & friends were exceptional!

    by MsTKWhite on 8/25/18Kodak Center - RochesterRating: 5 out of 5

    Dave Koz and friends put on an excellent show! I especially enjoyed each performer's "solo" performance. Simply fantastic.

  • Dave Koz & friends at Kodak Center

    by TPNY on 8/25/18Kodak Center - RochesterRating: 5 out of 5

    The band was awesome from the first note played !! Loved the interaction of performers on stage and the song choices and arrangements were excellent ! A+ musicians ! Also, very pleased with the Kodak Center venue. Great place for jazz concerts like this one ! Kudos to all !

  • Dave Koz & Friends was Amazing

    by Darlenec66 on 8/25/18Kodak Center - RochesterRating: 5 out of 5

    This concert was outstanding, I was on the edge of my seat ready to jump up and dance the whole time. Everyone on stage was so upbeat and energetic. You could tell they love what they do and that’s what makes them so awesome. And the crowd was fun as well. I don’t typically listen to this kind of music, I bought the tickets for my Boyfriend but I think I enjoyed it more than he did!!!! Thanks so much for a Great experience.

  • Dave Koz and Friends Summer Horns-AWESOME

    by BigJazzFan on 8/25/18Kodak Center - RochesterRating: 5 out of 5

    I'm so glad that Dave Koz and Friends' Summer Horns tour stopped in Rochester, NY, and that my wife and I got to attend. What a show!!! Upbeat! Energetic! Enthusiastic! Awesome music from some of the world's most talented musicians. I knew the show had to be great, heck with the likes of Gerald Albright, Richard Elliott, Aubrey Logan, Rick Braun, Adam Hawley, Ron Reinhardt, the awesome, smiling Big Dude drummer and spectacular bassist, and of course, Dave Koz --- it was AWESOME. My wife isn't a big smooth jazz fan, but she stated "I loved every song!". Don't miss this one folks .... it's a treat to see these spectacular musicians all on the same stage. You will NOT be disappointed. The Rochester, NY, audience benefited from the tour's two week break, because the energy level was off the charts! Great show. Thank you all so much!!!

  • Show was awesome. Summer horns played exceptional

    by Kaye585 on 8/25/18Kodak Center - RochesterRating: 5 out of 5

    Gerald Albright was just spectacula he is my all time favorite artist along with Rick Braun. I’ll never forget the rendition of Michael Jackson’s song played beautifully by Richard Elliot. And the close out. See video

  • Fabulous Show!!!!!

    by Libra55 on 8/25/18Kodak Center - RochesterRating: 5 out of 5

    First time seeing Dave Koz absoutely amazing as was the rest of the horns. Will defintely look forward to seeing them all perform again. It was a evening of singing and dancing and just enjoying a exceptional show. So glad that I was their to see them perform.

  • Dave Koz Summer Horns @ Kodak Theatre

    by JoeyTT on 8/25/18Kodak Center - RochesterRating: 5 out of 5

    The show was absolutely amazing, it was nice to see that the theater was packed and shows how much fans enjoy artists that are perfectionist at what they do. Truly a memorable night for fans that appreciate a great show!!

  • Awesome show!

    by Stortstuff on 8/25/18Kodak Center - RochesterRating: 5 out of 5

    Dave Koz & Friends took it to the next level! Fantastic musicians! I saw Dave 20 years ago & he's just as great as ever. Fans were dancing in the isles. A must see show,