Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2012, a cherished holiday tradition marking its 15th anniversary, is an uplifting, high-energy show the whole family will love. Get into the holiday spirit as some of music’s biggest and brightest names jam on fresh, lively arrangements of seasonal favorites, led by multi-GRAMMY® nominee and saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz. Joining Dave this year will be GRAMMY-nominated pianist/composer David Benoit, Javier Colon, winner of the inaugural season of NBC's hit television show, “The Voice,” and the inimitable drummer/percussionist/vocalist Sheila E., who has toured with artists such as Prince, Cyndi Lauper and Ringo Starr. Koz’s latest record, the GRAMMY-nominated Hello Tomorrow, features the chart-topping hits “Put The Top Down” and “Anything’s Possible.” He has also released three classic holiday albums. The Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2012 will run Thanksgiving to Christmas 2012.
Cast and Creative Team for Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2012 at Mesa Arts Center, Ikeda Theater
David Benoit, Sheila E, Javier Colon & introducing Margo Ray