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Parx Casino, Pennsylvania's #1 casino, announces smooth jazz favorite Dave Koz for a special performance at The Xcite Center on Thursday, July 12, 2018, at 7:30pm. The state-of-the-art Xcite Center will provide intimate atmosphere for Philadelphia adult contemporary fans to experience Dave Koz and his powerhouse friends as they perform this stop on their Summer Horns Tour. Doors for the show open at 6:30pm.

Vocal legend Jeffrey Osborne remains as vital as ever with the release of his new single, “Worth It All” heading up the charts at #30 on theBillboard Urban Adult Contemporary chart, in just 2 weeks.  The legendary vocalist known for his trademark R&B ballads that he has so indelibly inscribed as his signature mark makes a triumphant return with his most personal album, his first collection of original, self-produced R&B songs in 13 years, also entitled WORTH IT ALL.   

The Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art has announced its 2018 performance schedule. The Spinners, the Drifters, and Edwin McCain are part of a star-studded lineup that promises to keep attendees on the edge of their seats.

It's been 13 years since the R&B world has had a taste of musical stylings by Jeffrey Osborne. Now after a brief trek into the genre of Jazz, Osborne is back with his trademark ballads in the realm of Soul Music for which he has so indelibly inscribed his mark. Singer/songwriter/producer Jeffrey Osborne is making a most triumphant return via his 12-song album, Worth It All, which dropped May 25, 2018 on Artistry Music.  Worth It All  is a vibrant and thoughtfully romantic project in which Osborne (70) reflects on his 35-plus years of marriage and sets said thoughts to a richly robust and diversified palate of sumptuous soul music. The album features special guests Gerald Albright on saxophone, Rick Braun on trumpet and includes a sexy, rainy night scenario song entitled “Work It,” co-written by son, Jeffrey Osborne Jr.

When asked how he got Grammy-winning legends George Benson and David Sanborn to perform on his new single, “Stay,” keyboardist David Garfield responds dryly with a gleeful grin, “You ask them.” The third single from Garfield's forthcoming “Jammin' Outside the Box” album is a remake of the Rufus classic featuring the vintage R&B-funk band's former drummerMoon Calhoun singing lead on the song he wrote with Chaka Khan. “Stay” goes for radio adds on June 11 and drops digitally fromCreatchy Records on June 15.    

International Recording Artist Sylvia Bennett sings in the key of love with her eleventh studio album titled I Wish You Love. In her own words, 'When you talk about love you have to talk about all of it - the joy and the heartache. I Wish You Love is one amazing ride taking you through all the emotions of love.'

When your debut album scores three Billboard No. 1 singles, including the longest running No. 1 single of the year, and helps you win two Debut Artist of the Year titles, your priority becomes avoiding a sophomore slump. That was guitarist Adam Hawley's mindset as he entered the recording studio to construct “Double Vision,” his Kalimba Records disc that drops on Friday.

Four decades into an accomplished career that has seen him record and tour with many of the brightest stars in the contemporary jazz, R&B and pop galaxies as well as front his own bands and solo albums, keyboardist-songwriter-producer-arranger David Garfield still feels like an outsider.

Valentine's Day had a deeper meaning this year for Eric Valentine, who released his long-in-the-works labor of love, “Velvet Groove,” on Wednesday. The Matcha Entertainment collection of soul-soaked urban grooves and sophisticated contemporary jazz sounds is the first release from the drummer-multi-instrumentalist-songwriter-producer's Velvet Groove, a creative community of musicians and recording artists spreading love and positivity through music and collaboration. Valentine produced the set constructed by more than forty musicians, including an enclave of distinguished chart-toppers such as trumpeter Rick Braun and saxophonist Richard Elliot, who are the featured soloists on the title track, which is presently No. 3 on the Billboard chart.

Much like a prism refracts light into a colorful spectrum, guitarist Chris Standring's Sunlight reflects rays of multihued jazz into a vibrant sonic palette of joy and positivity.

When he isn't anchoring the beats as a first-call drummer for a virtual who's who list of contemporary jazz stars, Eric Mr. Chocolate Valentine has been locked away in his Chocolate Cave studios near Los Angeles conceiving and crafting Velvet Groove, the first of what he envisions to be a movement of urban and jazz music you can feel.

Renowned L.A. jazz keyboardist/musician David Garfield and SoCal fusion legends Karizma perform at the 20th (and Final) Carlos Vega Memorial Concert, Sunday, December 10 at Alva's Showroom, 1417 W. 8th St. Showtime: 4:00 pm. Tickets: $40.

Renowned L.A. jazz keyboardist/musician David Garfield and SoCal fusion legends Karizma perform at the 20th (and Final) Carlos Vega Memorial Concert, Sunday, December 10 at Alva's Showroom, 1417 W. 8th St. Showtime: 4:00 pm. Tickets: $40., availablehere. Info: (310) 833-7538 or visit https://alvasshowroom.com/event/20th-annual-carlos-vega-memorial-birthday-concert/.

Ruth Eckerd Hall presents Dave Koz 20th Anniversary Christmas Tour with special guests David Benoit, Rick Braun, Peter White and for the first time, Selina Albright today, November 29 at 7:30 pm.  Tickets go on sale Saturday, June 3 at noon.

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

A holiday tradition returns to the McCallum Theatre on Tuesday, December 19, at 8:00pm, as the Dave Koz 20th Anniversary Christmas Tour brings together a magical combination of musicians to celebrate this special season. Celebrated saxophonist Dave Koz will be joined by special guests David Benoit, Rick Braun and Peter White, and introducing Selina Albright. Two decades ago, Grammy nominee Dave Koz a nice Jewish boy launched his first-ever Christmas tour. Now, fans and families across the country await his arrival with the kind of anticipation formerly reserved for St. Nick himself, earning the saxophonist extraordinaire the nickname Santa Koz.

This Playhouse Square announces new December programming.

The Dave Koz 20th Anniversary Christmas 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.

The McCallum Theatre presents jimi FITZ and Friends on Friday, November 17, at 8:00pm. This hometown celebration features local musicians including Faults of Andreas, Lauri Bono, Kal David, Will Donato, Kevin Henry, John Stanley King, Ronnie King, Steve Madaio, Barry Minniefield, Penny Unniversity, Sergio Villegas and more!

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