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Dave Koz
In a career spanning two decades, Dave Koz has established himself as a platinum-selling artist, humanitarian, entrepreneur, radio host, and instrumental music advocate. A six-time GrammyR nominee, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2009. Koz is known for such hits as "You Make Me Smile," his signature song, "Castle of Dreams," "Can't Let You Go" featuring the late Luther Vandross, "Together Again," "Honey-Dipped," "All I See Is You," and "Faces of the Heart," which was the theme song for "General Hospital" for more than 10 years. His latest album, Hello Tomorrow, debuted at No. 1 on both Billboard's Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart and iTunes' Jazz Album chart and was named the "Best Smooth Jazz Album of 2010" by iTunes. Hailed as "an event record" by The New York Times, its lead single, "Put The Top Down," spent 18 weeks at
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Dave Koz
@ the PizzaExpress Jazz Club
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Biography
In a career spanning two decades, Dave Koz has established himself as a platinum-selling artist, humanitarian, entrepreneur, radio host, and instrumental music advocate. A six-time Grammy® nominee, he was honored in 2009 by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce with a star in the sidewalk on Hollywood Boulevard’s Walk of Fame. The list of artists who Koz has played with bears testament to his talent and includes such musical luminaries as Burt Bacharach, Ray Charles, Natalie Cole, Celine Dion, Kenny Loggins, U2, Michael McDonald, Luther Vandross, and Rod Stewart.
Born and raised in L.A.'s San Fernando Valley, Koz initially picked up the saxophone to gain entry into his big brother's band. What began as a ploy became a lifelong obsession. Years later, after earning his degree in mass communications from UCLA, Koz decided to become a professional musician. Within weeks of t
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Dave Koz
American saxophonist (born 1963)
For the tennis television personality, see David Kozlowski.
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Koz in 2018 | |
| Birth name | David Stephen Koz |
| Born | (1963-03-27) March 27, 1963 (age 61) Tarzana, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, rock, glam rock, heavy metal (formerly) |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, record producer, radio personality |
| Instrument(s) | Soprano and altosaxophones (primary), tenor saxophone (secondary), baritone saxophone (formerly), piano, keyboard |
| Discography | Dave Koz discography |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Labels | Capitol, EMI, Rendezvous, Concord |
| Website | davekoz.com |
Musical artist
David Stephen Koz (born March 27, 1963)[1][2] is an American saxophonist, composer, record producer, and radio personality based in California.
Early life
[edit]Dave Koz was born in Encino, California, to Jewish parents: Norman, a dermatologist and Audrey, a pharmacist. Dave has a brother, Jeff, who is