Grammy Nominated Saxophonist Dave Koz to Play the Van Wezel This Fall

Nine-time Grammy nominee and saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz returns to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 8PM.

This year's 20th anniversary tour promises to be extra-special, reuniting Koz with two members of the original lineup - David Benoit and Peter White - and Rick Braun, a guest on many of Dave's holiday jaunts, dating back to the early years. Newcomer Selina Albright will also join in the festivities. Together, the five remarkable artists will perform fresh renditions of Christmas classics as well as a Chanukah medley and hits from their respective catalogs.

Koz has logged nine No. 1 albums on Billboard's Current Contemporary Jazz Album chart, including 2015's Collaborations: 25th Anniversary Collection (Concord Records) and received nine Grammy nominations. Pianist David Benoit is a three-time Grammy nominee who has released 35 albums, scored several films and conducted such symphonies as the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the London Symphony Orchestra. Trumpet maestro Rick Braun has racked up more than 20 No. 1 singles and is also known for his work with RnR and the powerhouse trio BWB. One of the most versatile and prolific acoustic guitarists on the contemporary jazz landscape, Peter White has had numerous No. 1 songs on Billboard's Smooth Jazz Songs chart and is featured on tour mate Rick Braun's latest hit, "We Don't Talk Anymore." Selina Albright's 2013 EP, Brighter, topped the UK Soul Chart for four weeks and her new full-length album, Conversations, is out now. She has collaborated with the renowned DJ duo Manufactured Superstars and has appeared on Gerald Albright's Grammy-nominated projects, dating back to 1997.

The stellar line-up of artists are sure to capture the magic of the season!

Tickets are $26-$76 available for purchase at VanWezel.org, the Box Office, or by calling 941-953-3368.

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