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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)
  1. 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?
  1. 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.
  2. Encore

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

Reviews

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 3246 reviews
  • A night to remember

    by P.M. on 10/14/23Rating: 5 out of 5

    Wow!! What an awesome night of entertainment! Dave Koz, his band and his guest vocalist kept us jamming all night long. When he comes back to Cincinnati, I plan to be in the front row again!!!

  • Great Show

    by Reggie on 8/31/23Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great show as always with Dave,now we are going to his Christmas Show in Maryland.My wife & I met Dave very nice Guy.

  • Truly Fantastic!

    by JDM on 8/27/23Rating: 5 out of 5

    Attended the show at SMU on 8/25/23! What an absolutely amazing show!!! From the awesome DJ who opened up the show to each and every performer, it was truly one of the best shows I've ever seen. Dave Koz is such a talented and gifted artist- and an equally talented performer. Love the way he engages the audience and shared the stage with the awesome Candy, Eric and Maysa. And that band was fantastic. Jazz at it's best! Wow!

  • A MUST SEE!

    by Lynda S on 8/26/23Rating: 5 out of 5

    This concert was AMAZING! Three talented performers all in one place - never saw Dave Koz before but have been waiting for him to come to VA and along with Cindy and Eric it was wonderful! Plus my 1st time at the Birchmere so you were really close to the stage.

  • Good Show

    by FabstRPh on 8/24/23Rating: 4 out of 5

    Dave gives a great show as usual Only complaint was the bass, it drowned out their vocals, and several times the reverb was bad. Will travel to see Dave Koz again

  • Excellent

    by Thomas on 8/23/23Rating: 5 out of 5

    This showed paired some greats. Excellent show! I look forward to seeing more of them in the future.

  • One outstanding show

    by Mitchell on 8/23/23Rating: 5 out of 5

    Having never been to the Birchmere, my wife and I were pleasantly pleased. The line although long moved quickly.The seats we found were towards the back, to the left of the stage, unobstructed. The service was quick food was hot tasty and filling. The show was phenomenal. Just can't describe how pleased we were with everything. The DJ was good, and the band was excellent. As for Dave Koz, Candy Dulfer, and Eric Darius, what a show!!! The sound of the three saxes was out of this world. So good my wife and I are thinking about going to another venue to see it again. If you are looking for one relaxing sound check out Summer Horns. Three of the best sax players this side of heaven.

  • Excellent Concert

    by Terri58 on 8/23/23Rating: 5 out of 5

    Saw Dave Koz and the Summer Horns featuring Maysa at the Birchmere Music Hall in Alexandria, VA. The concert was excellent, just wish they could’ve performed a couple more songs to make it a solid 2-hour show.

  • An Awesome Shoe

    by Iluvjazz on 8/23/23Rating: 5 out of 5

    I love the Birchmere. I've always had a great experience with all of the performances that I have attended. Dave Koz, Eric Darius, Maysa & the lady sax player were all wonderful! The entire bad was fabulous. Shout out to the 20 year old female drummer!!

  • Completely outstanding Show love it

    by J. E. on 12/9/22Rating: 5 out of 5

    Me and friends went and had a fantastic time the show was amazing specially for this time of the year holidays .

  • Stunning performance

    by Debbie on 12/7/22Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center - HuntingtonRating: 5 out of 5

    This performance exceeded my expectations. Everyone was extremely talented and mind blowing. The energy they created pulled you right into the performance.

  • Koz and Christmas friends

    by Brian on 12/7/22Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center - HuntingtonRating: 5 out of 5

    Our first trip to the Keith Albee Theatre (KAT) and we were pleasantly surprised with the venue. The show with Dave Koz, Peter White, Rick Braun, Keiko Matsui and band mates was an excellent evening of music and talent. I have been following these musicians for many years and finally had the chance to see a live show and was not disappointed. I just wish the KAT were closer than the two hours and fifty minutes that we drove to attend the show, but worth the drive this time.

  • Amazing

    by N. Z. on 12/7/22Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center - HuntingtonRating: 5 out of 5

    The Dave Koz Christmas tour definitely left no room for improvement, it was outstanding!

  • Breath taking!

    by N. Z. on 12/7/22Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center - HuntingtonRating: 5 out of 5

    I purchased tickets the first day they went on sale, I must say it was every bit worth the wait, it was everything I expected and more, can’t wait until they return to West Virginia again, everyone on the Dave Koz Christmas tour was outstanding!❤️

  • Disappointed 😔

    by Angel on 1/5/22San Jose Civic - San JoseRating: 2 out of 5

    When three of the artists came out it had me wondering where is the fourth? The fourth was supposed to be Richard Elliot. I believe Dave Koz and friends sang and played 3 or 4 songs when Dave gave the announcement about Richard Elliot not being able to make it due to illness. I have never been so disappointed during a live concert. I have seen so many live concerts but never experienced one so disappointing. I almost walked out when the announcement came but something told me to stay, so I did. I’m glad I stayed, the show was better than I expected however, being a huge Richard Elliot fan, I feel the show would have been way better if Richard was actually in the show! Maybe next year just maybe time will tell.

  • Never Disappointed

    by Johnny Mac on 12/31/21San Jose Civic - San JoseRating: 5 out of 5

    This was my 3rd Christmas Show. Outstanding as always. I've seen Dave many times other than Christmas shows. Always appreciate Dave's talent but impressed with his Guest's as well. Dave never makes it about himself. You always have opportunity to appreciate his Guest's talent as well

  • Another magical Christmas with Dave and Friends

    by Steve on 12/28/21San Jose Civic - San JoseRating: 5 out of 5

    Great show as always! After almost 2 years of Covid hell it was inspiring and festive to see Dave and friends ring in the New Year!

  • Wow

    by J diesel on 12/28/21San Jose Civic - San JoseRating: 5 out of 5

    Great show, Dave was awesome and Jonathan Butler was so good! Had a great dinner right down the street at Mosaic, just a wonderful holiday date night!!

  • Festive and Fun!!!

    by Stacie on 12/27/21San Jose Civic - San JoseRating: 5 out of 5

    We love Dave Koz and his friends. It’s always a great time and this year I brought my mom who had a lovely time.

  • Love Dave Koz and Friends!

    by CG1958 on 12/26/21San Jose Civic - San JoseRating: 5 out of 5

    My husband and I were very glad that Dave Koz brought his Christmas show to San Jose which isn't far from where we live in the East Bay. His choice of other performers was spot on and they were killing it with the selection of music they played. The venue at the San Jose Civic communicated what was necessary to see the concert during the Covid-19 pandemic and the surge of variants. I felt safe and was able to thoroughly enjoy the show. We had good seats and we were able to exit once the concert was done in a timely manner. Thank you.