Dave Koz & Friends Present a Night of Smooth Summer Jazz at the Hollywood Bowl, 8/14

The Hollywood Bowl presents an evening of jazz with six-time Grammy nominee Dave Koz and friends featuring Bobby Caldwell, Sheila E., plus Larry Graham and Graham Central Station, Spyro Gyra and Phil Perry. The evening begins at 6pm on August 14.

With a dozen albums to his name and a career that spans twenty years, saxophonist Dave Koz has established himself as one of the most prominent figures in contemporary jazz. Koz's latest album, "Hello Tomorrow" was released in October 2010. The album focuses on new beginnings and includes collaborations with Herb Alpert, Jonathan Butler, Brian Culbertson and Sheila E.

Exploring R&B, smooth jazz and big band songs, Bobby Caldwell's music cannot be confined to a single genre. Bobby's songs and samples have contributed to over 40 million sales and his timeless hit, "What You Won't Do For Love," has been covered by over 100 artists.

Once mentored by Prince, Sheila E. has established herself in the music industry by working with producers and artists like Babyface, Natalie Cole, Stevie Nicks, Patti LaBelle, Cyndi Lauper and Stevie Wonder. Her latest album, "Heaven," includes adult contemporary, funk, jazz and inspirational tracks.

In the early 70s, Larry Graham formed a new musical group callEd Graham Central Station. Known for hits like "Can You Handle It" and "Feel the Need," the group's last album was released in 1999. More recently, Graham Central Station opened for Prince on his 2011 "Welcome 2 America" tour.

Spyro Gyra, a mainstay in modern jazz for the past three decades, are best known for their legendary hit "Morning Dance," which is still in rotation on contemporary jazz radio stations. Spyro Gyra's new album "A Foreign Affair" will be released on September 13, 2011.

Phil Perry, known for his singing and songwriting for the Montclairs, has also worked with Barbra Streisand, Anita Baker and Dave Koz. Perry's latest solo album "Ready for Love" was released in 2008.

For more information and complete artist biographies, please visit: www.hollywoodbowl.com.

Ticket price ranges from $11-$104 (prices are subject to change). Tickets are currently on sale at the Hollywood Bowl Box Office (12PM - 6PM, Tuesday - Sunday); via credit card phone order at 323.850.2000, or through Ticketmaster. Groups of 10 or more may call 323.850.2050 for information about special rates, subject to availability.

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