Dave Koz News

JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY, the acclaimed open mic night, returns to Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood on February 18, featuring host Jim Caruso and pianist Billy Stritch.

Chart-topping, GRAMMY Award-nominated saxophonist Richard Elliot is returning to Las Vegas for a special performance at Chrome Showroom at Santa Fe Station on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 8 p.m.

Ruth Eckerd Hall will host the 4th Annual Clearwater Smooth Jazz Jam on May 30 and 31, featuring top jazz artists. Tickets for the event will go on sale this Friday.

It's music's biggest night! Laufey, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, and more took home awards at The 68th Annual GRAMMYs. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here.

Tony Award winner Darren Criss will help kick off Music’s Biggest Day as host of the 2026 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony, live from Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 1. He is also set to perform alongside his Maybe Happy Ending co-star, Helen J Shen.

Join LA-based powerhouse vocalists BILLYE JOHNSTONE & LISA DONAHEY with JAMIN GREEN and JAYME PALMER for a soul-soothing afternoon celebrating the timeless songs of Linda Ronstadt and Carole King. With heartfelt storytelling, gorgeous harmonies, and the iconic hits that shaped generations, this nostalgic musical journey brings two legendary catalogs to life—filled with warmth, emotion, and unforgettable melodies. From soaring ballads to feel-good classics, Lisa & Billye deliver a charming, intimate concert experience that invites you to reminisce, sing along, and rediscover the magic of these beloved artists. A perfect blend of nostalgia and artistry—your heart will be humming long after the final note. Sunday Italian Brunch 1/18/26 12:30pm Showtime 2:00pm

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

Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, and more have been nominated for 2026 GRAMMYS. See the full list of nominations here!

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!

Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael and Indianapolis Monthly have partnered to bring you a fantastic new Dinner Series: Afterglow. Learn more about the performance here!

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. Learn more!

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.

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.

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.

The Manhattan phenomenon Jim Caruso’s Cast Party with Billy Stritch at the piano will return to the West Coast at Catalina Jazz Club. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

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.

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.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of nightly performances all April long. See the full lineup, including Nicole Henry and more, and learn how to purchase tickets.

The 2025 Hollywood Bowl schedule spans June through September, featuring a diverse lineup of performances including classical music, pop, rock, jazz, and Broadway hits. The Hollywood Bowl 2025 season marks the LA Phil's 103rd season at the venue. As BroadwayWorld previously announced, a highlight of the season will be Cynthia Erivo as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar. New editions including Hugh Jackman, Dianna Ross and more special events.  

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 knows what it’s like to be a part of pop-music history.