Mesa Arts Center Welcome Dave Koz & Friends, 12/16

Mesa Arts Center's signature holiday event, Dave Koz & Friends 2010 Smooth Jazz Christmas tour is quickly approaching. Joining the multi-GRAMMY nominee and saxophonist extraordinaire, in celebrating the joys of the season, are South African singer/guitarist Jonathan Butler, keyboardist Brian Culbertson and Dutch saxophone star Candy Dulfer.
                           
Dave Koz has established himself as one of the most prominent figures in contemporary music. Koz embraces new challenges and opportunities in an era of change  on Hello Tomorrow, his debut on Concord Records released in October.
 
In a career spanning two decades, Dave Koz has established himself as a platinum-selling artist, humanitarian, entrepreneur, radio host, and instrumental music advocate.  A six-time Grammy® nominee, he was honored in September 2009 by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The list of artists who Koz has played with bears testament to his talent and includes such musical luminaries as Burt Bacharach, Ray Charles, Natalie Cole, Celine Dion, Kenny Loggins, U2, Barry Manilow, Michael McDonald, Luther Vandross, and Rod Stewart. 
 
Don't miss the chance to share a special holiday concert with this jazz music great.  For more information on Dave Koz, please visit www.davekoz.com. 
               
Where: Mesa Arts Center, Ikeda Theater
One East Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
                           
When: Thursday, Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m.
 
Cost: $80/$52
                           
How: For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Mesa Arts Center Box Office at 480-644-6500 or visit www.mesaartscenter.com.