Dave Koz News

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Will Return in April

by Stephi Wild — January 5, 2026

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell announced the music lineup for the 2025 event, scheduled for April 24 – May 4.

Cynthia Erivo, Barbra Streisand, & More Nominated For 2026 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations

by Josh Sharpe — November 7, 2025

Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, and more have been nominated for 2026 GRAMMYS.

Feinstein’s and Indianapolis Monthly to Team up for AFTERGLOW Dinner Series

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 6, 2025

Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael and Indianapolis Monthlyhave partnered to bring you just that with a new Dinner Series: Afterglow! Learn more about the series here!

AFTERGLOW Comes to Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael

by Stephi Wild — September 9, 2025

Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael and Indianapolis Monthly have partnered to bring you a fantastic new Dinner Series: Afterglow.

Ann Hampton Callaway and More to Perform at Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Indigo Room Celebration

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 13, 2025

The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center will hold a Grand Opening Celebration for its new performance space the Indigo Room with performances by jazz vocalist Ann Hampton Callaway and more.

Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour Comes to Palace Theatre

by Stephi Wild — July 25, 2025

CAPA will welcome Grammy-nominated saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz and the Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2025 to Columbus for a festive, high-energy show at the Palace Theatre.

Dave Koz Will Bring His Summer Horns Tour to MPAC

by Stephi Wild — July 10, 2025

Get set for a night of smooth summer jazz and funk with a touch of the sounds of the 1970s when Grammy-nominated saxophonist Dave Koz comes to Morristown as part of his Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns 2025 tour.

MPAC Unveils 2025 Summer Season Featuring Little River Band, Marcello Hernandez, and Free Outdoor Events

by A.A. Cristi — June 30, 2025

Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) has announced its 2025 summer programming, with a full slate of ticketed concerts, free outdoor events, and family-friendly movies, all taking place in and around Morristown this July and August.

JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY is Coming to Catalina Jazz Club in May

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 22, 2025

The Manhattan phenomenon Jim Caruso’s Cast Party with Billy Stritch at the piano will return to the West Coast at Catalina Jazz Club.

Melissa Manchester to Bring Musical Memoir Show to 54 Below in June

by Josh Sharpe — May 15, 2025

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Melissa Manchester will celebrate her remarkable 50-year career in show business with a dazzling, all-new show titled “50 Threads: An Artist’s Journey” at 54 Below in New York City.

Dave Koz Returns To The Smith Center

by Stephi Wild — April 10, 2025

Nine-time Grammy Award nominee and beloved saxophonist Dave Koz will return to The Smith Center in August for Summer Horns 2025: The Ultimate Summer Party.

Nicole Henry, Jim Caruso and More to Perform at Birdland in April

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 31, 2025

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of nightly performances all April long.

Hollywood Bowl 2025 Summer Season: Cynthia Erivo, Hugh Jackman, and Diana Ross Among Headliners

by Stephi Wild — February 19, 2025

The 2025 Hollywood Bowl schedule spans June through September, featuring a diverse lineup of performances including classical music, pop, rock, jazz, and Broadway hits.

Interview: You Should Hear How Melissa Manchester Talks About FUNNY GIRL

by R. Scott Reedy — January 31, 2025

Having landed more than a dozen hits – “Midnight Blue,” “Don’t Cry Out Loud,” “You Should Hear How She Talks About You,” and “Through the Eyes of Love” among them – on the Billboard charts in her long recording career, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Melissa Manchester k