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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
  • Awesome show

    by CJL on 12/9/21Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel - DetroitRating: 5 out of 5

    This was a fabulous show with some of the best musicians in the world. A great mix of holiday classics and personal hits. This group, as Dave Koz explained, are close friends and it showed in their performances together.

  • Dave Koz Christmas Show

    by Tim on 12/9/21Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel - DetroitRating: 5 out of 5

    Absolutely the best performance ever. Definitely put the audience in the holiday spirit.

  • What a great magical night

    by Wonder Woman on 12/9/21Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel - DetroitRating: 5 out of 5

    I loved everything about Dave Koz and Friends Holiday tour. They were all so talented and entertaining. I am 44 years old and I grew up listening to Dave Koz and love his song you make me smile. When I saw that he was coming for Christmas to Sound board I had to get tickets to see him. I was impressed by all the talent he had with him and how funny he was. They were all so phenomenal and I will go see them all again. What a great night of music, talent and fun! I even got to hear my favorite song by Dave Koz and they were amazing! Thank you for everything that Sound Board did for this event to take place and to make the whole evening perfect. Sound board did a great job and the staff at Sound Board is amazing, friendly and helped me get to my seat and knew everything about what was going on, very well organized and put on. Great night!! Thank you so much!!!

  • Fantastic

    by Outstanding on 12/9/21Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel - DetroitRating: 5 out of 5

    Dave Koz put on one hell of a show. His enthusiasm and stage presents is wonderful. His Christmas show definitely sets the tone for Christmas. Dave Koz, Jonathan Butler, Rick Bran and Richard Elliott get an A+++++ from me. Well done gentlemen and lady.

  • Great Venue. Very nice people working there. Great show!

    by Stubby on 12/9/21Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel - DetroitRating: 5 out of 5

    Dave Koz and all the members put on a terrific show. Recommend it to anyone!

  • Awesome!

    by Debbie on 12/9/21Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel - DetroitRating: 5 out of 5

    Great concert - all musicians gave it their all. Loved that they performed solo and together. Really spectacular concert!

  • A Jazzy Christmas

    by CeeCee on 12/9/21Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel - DetroitRating: 5 out of 5

    Two hours of musical magic which will put anyone in the Christmas spirit. Traditional holiday arrangements mixed with new and fun holiday arrangements, all presented by some very talented jazz performers on the same ticket. Have always enjoyed the venue.

  • Excellent

    by Oneautohauler on 12/9/21Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel - DetroitRating: 5 out of 5

    Had a great time, original seats were a small issue but, after moving to a better seat it was great!

  • Loved it will do it again

    by Kim on 12/9/21Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel - DetroitRating: 5 out of 5

    I loved the energy they gave the warmth so much love put you in the Holiday spirit!

  • Loved the show!

    by Christine on 12/9/21Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel - DetroitRating: 5 out of 5

    So much talent! First time my husband and I came to see Dave Koz. We will definitely be back next year!

  • Amazing!

    by Clemo2ca on 12/9/21Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel - DetroitRating: 5 out of 5

    Definitely will be back next year. Every last performance was top notch! Each artist did an amazing job and left us beyond satisfied with the show! Thank you!

  • Awesome concert. Great venue.

    by DKordas on 12/9/21Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel - DetroitRating: 5 out of 5

    Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2021 brought the Christmas spirit back we needed so desperately. High energy and so entertaining. Sound Board is a great yet intimate venue with such a great staff to welcome you!

  • Christmas celebration

    by Sherry on 12/9/21Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel - DetroitRating: 5 out of 5

    Dave Koz & friends welcomed the holidays with a joyful energy. Truly a wonderful evening.💚

  • Fantastic Christmas Concert

    by Gregory on 12/9/21Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel - DetroitRating: 5 out of 5

    The entire concert was stunning fantastic electrified, you wish it would never end! Everyone was on point and that Rebecca, her voice was heavenly! Can't wait until the cruise sails!

  • Simply FANTASTIC!!

    by SavoirSpur on 12/6/21North Charleston Performing Arts Center - North CharlestonRating: 5 out of 5

    One of the BEST Shows that I have seen in many years...the musicianship, the showmanship, the quality of performances by ALL the featured artists was Marvelous...if the show comes to a venue near you, DON'T MISS IT!!

  • Dave Koz Christmas Show

    by Mike Greco on 12/6/21North Charleston Performing Arts Center - North CharlestonRating: 5 out of 5

    It was great to see live music again, especially Dave Koz

  • Holiday Spirit Infusion

    by Nocents on 12/6/21North Charleston Performing Arts Center - North CharlestonRating: 5 out of 5

    The Dave Koz holiday show was wonderful. All four lead musicians, accompanying band, and guest vocalist were top shelf. Other than Johnathan Butler, I had no idea these 'instrumentalists' could sing. Great sound, songs, and production. Will definitely do this show again next year.

  • Dave Koz Christmas

    by Bev on 12/6/21North Charleston Performing Arts Center - North CharlestonRating: 5 out of 5

    Each of the artists who are superb in their own rights came together and made for a magnificent experience. The event put us in the Christmas spirit and as we left it was obvious that others had enjoyed themselves as well as people were singing and dancing as we exited the building.

  • outstanding

    by taz on 12/6/21North Charleston Performing Arts Center - North CharlestonRating: 5 out of 5

    the show was exceptional the quality of all the performers was outstanding i would greatly recommend this show to all

  • Outstanding show!!!

    by Denny on 12/6/21North Charleston Performing Arts Center - North CharlestonRating: 5 out of 5

    This was kind of a bucket list show for us. The dates and location matched up nicely so we made the trip from Greenville to Charleston for the event. We are long time smooth jazz fans and had seen all the performers previously but not with a Christmas theme. We were not disappointed. Dave Koz is the ultimate showman and his fellow performers were outstanding. Would highly recommend!!!