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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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  • Dave Koz & Brian Culbertson was awesome!!!!

    by Redbonegirl on 8/24/09Hollywood Bowl - HollywoodRating: 5 out of 5

    The concert last night was amazing. I enjoyed every bit of it. George Duke brought the funk in as he normally does. Tower of Power was awesome. This was my first time seeing them perform; they sung songs that I haven't heard in a long time. I enjoyed the James Brown performance. The lead singer was energetic and kept the audience engaged. Dave Koz, Brian Culbertson and Peabo Bryson was awesome. I wish the performance could have lasted longer.

  • Smooth Summer Night was electrifying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    by Fizzette on 8/24/09Hollywood Bowl - HollywoodRating: 5 out of 5

    What an amazing show!!! And to my surprise, Doc Powell and George Duke!! I wasn't expecting to see them!! You couldn't ask for a better show!! We were singing along or dancing at our seats!! Every act was electrifying, especially George and Brian!! Absolutely loved this combination of artist!!! It was sheer genius!! What chemistry!!!!!!! Tower of Power...you still got it!!! (smile)

  • Summer Jazz at the Bowl

    by PML1 on 8/24/09Hollywood Bowl - HollywoodRating: 5 out of 5

    A+ best jazz conert ever. David Koz and his friends were amazing!

  • Great Show

    by TommyLB on 8/24/09Hollywood Bowl - HollywoodRating: 4 out of 5

    Overall it was an great show - however 4 and a half hours is too long - a little too much of a good thing

  • This guy was amazing!

    by jro327 on 8/24/09Hollywood Bowl - HollywoodRating: 4 out of 5

    I went to this concert as a treat for my husband, who is a real jazz fan. As for me, I could take it or leave it. Until this concert, that is. Dave Koz was great, which was to be expected of course. But then came this guy I had never heard of named Brian Culbertson. HE IS AMAZING!!! I am definitely a new fan of this jazz musician with the rockstar persona. He and Dave Koz together were definitely worth suffering through Tower of Power's headache inducing noise and Peabo Bryson singing "hits" from the 80s.

  • Dave Koz A Smooth Summer Night

    by LALASS on 8/24/09Hollywood Bowl - HollywoodRating: 4 out of 5

    This was a treat. I have been following Dave Koz and Brian Culbertson for about 12 years and enjoy them individually and together. Some of the other band members were also great. Peabo Bryson sang some of my particular favorites. Tower of Power was all of that. The others on the bill were okay but the concert became more and more of why I wanted to come as the evening went on. I was very glad I went.

  • Very Nice..

    by polij on 8/24/09Rating: 4 out of 5

    I liked it, I would definately recommend it to my friends...

  • Jazz Smooth Summer Night

    by CeciliaM on 8/24/09Hollywood Bowl - HollywoodRating: 5 out of 5

    What an amazing concert! Had a wonderful time would do it all over again. What talant! I am so happy I was able to experience this concert. Would recommend! I saw Tower of Power many years ago when I was in my early twenty's. Dave Koz has so much talent. Hollywood Bowl in the summer really sets the stage for memories that I will look back at for many years to come.

  • Dave Koz was sublime!

    by Cazzer on 8/24/09Hollywood Bowl - HollywoodRating: 5 out of 5

    Talk about getting your money's worth! 4 hours of non-stop, groovin' jazz! The whole line up rocked but Dave Koz was absolutely transcendent! What a musician! What a performer!

  • great !!

    by buttrscth on 8/24/09Hollywood Bowl - HollywoodRating: 5 out of 5

    the best concert ever all of the acts really did there thing !

  • Totally Enjoyed The Concert!!!!

    by Morgan44 on 8/24/09Hollywood Bowl - HollywoodRating: 5 out of 5

    I completely enjoyed this concert!! Every performance was excellent - I could sit through it again. The only thing I'd change is that I'd have purchased a closer seat!!! This was my first time seeing all of these performers live and will not be my last! Excellent!!!

  • High Energy Performance

    by ZLADY on 8/24/09Hollywood Bowl - HollywoodRating: 5 out of 5

    Just when you thought the acts couldn't get any better, they did!

  • Smooth Summer night

    by dsancheezy on 8/24/09Hollywood Bowl - HollywoodRating: 5 out of 5

    Very entertaining evening. Dave Koz and Brian Culbertson rocked the house! Tower of Power made everyone stand up and dance.

  • Dave Koz, Brian Culbertson, Peabo - Fantastic show

    by afrismart on 8/18/09Atlantic City Hilton - Atlantic CityRating: 4 out of 5

    This was one of the best shows I have attended. Dave Koz, Brian Culbertson and Peabo Bryson gave an exciting, non-stop show. They interacted with one another and the audience (actually coming off the stage and moving about the venue). Even when the headliners were not performing, the show continued on with the musicians having the chance to display their talents.

  • Dave Koz and Friends were Remarkable

    by MCPuddin on 8/13/09Atlantic City Hilton - Atlantic CityRating: 5 out of 5

    I just can't stop talking about the show. As my first jazz concert it was an experience of a lifetime. I drove from Washington, DC to make the show as a treat for my girlfriend on her birthday. Dav Koz and Brian Culbertson were awsome, the band was off the hook, I will never forget how well you all preformed together it was very exciting. Dav, Brian and Peabo I love you all. Thanks for a wonderful time.

  • Dave Koz and Friends

    by Pattywacke on 8/13/09Atlantic City Hilton - Atlantic CityRating: 5 out of 5

    The show was GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. I loved all of it. The Tribute to Waymon Tisdale was also Awesome, since I am a fan. I just Loved Waymon. I also am glad that Brian was included I LOVE HIM also.

  • Loved Koz and Colbertson

    by JAZZFAN11010 on 8/12/09Atlantic City Hilton - Atlantic CityRating: 4 out of 5

    The concert was amazing. All performers were entertaining and full of energy. They were obviously having a great time doing what they do. The music was better in person then on the radio. The venue was very disappointing though. We will not be returning to the Hilton. They crammed you so close together that it was difficult to relax and enjoy the show.

  • They were amazing!

    by Tammela on 8/12/09Atlantic City Hilton - Atlantic CityRating: 5 out of 5

    This was my first time seeing Dave Koz perform. He's awesome! Not only is he a great saxophonist, but he has mass stage appeal with his colleagues and his audience. I enjoyed watching him interact with Brian Culbertson and the other band members on the stage and their synchronized moves. I can't wait to see him and the other great smooth jazz artists perform on The Smooth Jazz Cruise in January 2010!

  • Koz and Friends was unbelievable

    by lovethatmusic on 8/11/09Atlantic City Hilton - Atlantic CityRating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent music, musicians and performance. This guy is a top shelf entertainer and it's reflected by the talent that tours with him. I have yet to go on one of his jazz cruises, but it's only a matter of time. If you like contemporary jazz music, Koz is a must see.

  • Koz & Culbertson excellent !

    by StudHoss on 8/11/09Atlantic City Hilton - Atlantic CityRating: 4 out of 5

    Dave Koz and Brian Culbertson were great. However, just when things would get rolling, Peabo would turn it into a snoozefest. Not that Peabo is not a good singer, it's just that he killed any momentum that the show had going with his song choices. Overall, very good. Only lasted two hours (considering there were three performers).