Dave Koz Biography

Fast Facts

• His albums "Lucky Man" in 1993 and "The Dance" in 1999 were certified gold
• Is a Global Ambassador for The Starlight Children's Foundation, which aids seriously ill children and their families
• His "Greatest Hits" album debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart and the iTunes Jazz Album chart
• Was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his music in 2009
• Began playing the saxophone in order to join his brother's band before deciding to pursue music as a career
• After graduating from college, he was recruited to join Bobby Caldwell's band as a touring member
• Released his self-titled debut solo album under the Capitol Records label in 1990
• Best known as an urban contemporary and light jazz saxophonist
• In addition to music, he also hosts the radio program "Dave Koz Radio Show" and the cruise line "Dave Koz & Friends At Sea․"
• Served as a member of the Grammy Foundation Artists Committee, a National Trustee for the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, and is on the Grammy Foundation Board of Governors
• Has worked with musicians like Burt Bacharach, Ray Charles, Barry Manilow, Rod Stewart, and Celine Dion