Dave Koz

Interview: You Should Hear How Melissa Manchester Talks About FUNNY GIRL
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 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 knows what it’s like to be a part of pop-music history.

JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY With Billy Stritch Announced At Bradshaw Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025

Jim Caruso's Cast Party with Billy Stritch lights up Owens Auditorium at Bradshaw Performing Arts Center on Friday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. The third attraction in BPAC's 2024-25 Mainstage Series, this open mic/variety show hybrid is a vibrant, impromptu, inside-showbiz salon where talent shines under the spotlight.

Spire Center Adds Four New Shows To Spring Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2025

The Spire Center for Performing Arts has announced four new shows for its spring lineup. Tickets go on sale for these shows on Saturday, January 11, at 6:00 a.m.

Dave Koz And Starlight Bring Holiday Cheer And Healing Music To Children's Hospital Los Angeles
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2024

Grammy-nominated saxophonist Dave Koz performed a mini-concert for young patients at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. The event spread holiday cheer and featured a Starlight Toy Delivery.

Video: Cynthia Erivo Performs 'Days of Wine and Roses' from Henry Mancini Concert
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 10, 2024

PBS has released a new clip of Cynthia Erivo from Great Performances: Henry Mancini 100 at the Hollywood Bowl, a special concert honoring the work of the iconic composer. In the clip, the Wicked star performs a rendition of 'Days of Wine and Roses.' Watch it here!

Pompano Beach Jazz Fest to Showcase Grammy Winners And Rising Stars
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2024

Mark your calendars, music lovers! Pompano Beach Arts' Jazz Fest Pompano Beach will return to the City's beautiful shore in January. See the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Celebrate The Holiday Season With CAPA; Seasonal Offerings Begin This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2024

CAPA extends an invitation to spend part of the holiday season inside one of its beautifully restored Downtown Columbus theatres.

Cynthia Erivo, Michael Bublé, & More to Perform in PBS Henry Mancini Concert
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 12, 2024

The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra raises the curtain on the Bowl's 2024 season with a 100th birthday celebration for the iconic composer, Henry Mancini. Hosted by Jeff Goldblum, the starry concert features performances by stage and “Wicked” film star Cynthia Erivo, Michael Bublé, and more.

SiriusXM Details Holiday Channels, Adds Jimmy Fallon Station
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2024

SiriusXM has announced the return of its extensive holiday music lineup with 26 festive channels, including a new channel, Jimmy Fallon’s Holiday Seasoning Radio. The holiday season officially kicks off on Friday, November 1 on SiriusXM.

Jim Caruso's Cast Party Returns to Los Angeles in November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024

Jim Caruso’s Cast Party will return to the West Coast for one very special night, Wednesday, November 6 at 8:30.  The “extreme open mic” will take place at Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood.

Lo-Fi Henry Mancini Celebratory Album Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 30, 2024

The Henry Mancini family continue to celebrate what would have been the late legendary composer’s 100th birthday with the release of Dinner at Mancini’s, a lo-fi celebratory retrospective album. The 26-track project features 40+ of the top beatmakers, producers, and instrumentalists.

Photos: Steve Ross & CAST PARTY at Birdland
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 25, 2024

Birdland presented singer/pianist Steve Ross in “I Remember Him Well,” a tribute to Alan Jay Lerner on Monday, August 19 at 7pm. Following the concert was another edition of Jim Caruso’s Cast Party. Check out photos here!

Video: 'Moon River/Audrey's Letter' From Henry Mancini Retrospective Album Feat. Stevie Wonder
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 24, 2024

The video, directed by Martin Guigui, includes footage from the iconic film Breakfast at Tiffany’s as well as behind-the-scenes footage of the recording of the song “Moon River” featuring Gustavo Dudamel, The Los Angeles Philharmonic & Los Angeles Master Chorale, Stevie Wonder and Audrey Hepburn.

Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2024 is Coming to Palace Theatre in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2024

CAPA will welcome Grammy-nominated saxophonist extraordinaire Dave Koz and the Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2024 to Columbus for a festive, high-energy show at the Palace Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Jazz Fest Pompano Beach Unveils 2025 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2024

Mark your calendars, music lovers! Pompano Beach Arts's Jazz Fest Pompano Beach will return to the City’s beautiful shore on January 24th and 25th, 2025. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Saxophonist Dave Koz Hits $2 Million Raised For Children's Nonprofit
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2024

Saxophonist Dave Koz has raised $2 million for a children's nonprofit, showcasing his dedication to philanthropy and the arts.

Review: Hollywood Bowl Celebrates Henry Mancini with Cynthia Erivo, Michael Bublé, & More
by Michael Quintos - Jun 25, 2024

For its opening night of its 2024 season, the Hollywood Bowl presented a musical celebration of composer Henry Mancini’s 100th Birthday with a concert featuring the Hollywood Bowl orchestra—under the direction of principal conductor Thomas Wilkins and welcomed special guest artists Michael Bublé, Dave Koz, Monica Mancini, and Cynthia Erivo.

2024 Hollywood Bowl Season Opens with 100th Birthday Celebration of Composer Henry Mancini
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2024

 The Hollywood Bowl opened its 2024 season on June 23, 2024, with a 100th birthday celebration of 20-time Grammy Award-winning composer Henry Mancini.

'The Henry Mancini 100th Sessions �" Henry Has Company' Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 21, 2024

The Henry Mancini family continues to celebrate what would have been the late legendary composer’s 100th birthday with the release of Henry Mancini’s The Henry Mancini 100th Sessions – Henry Has Company. The album comprises seven tracks and features guest appearances from John Williams, Herbie Hancock, Arturo Sandoval, Quincy Jones, Lizzo, Sir James Galway, Michael Bublé with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and more. Listen to it now!

Listen: Henry Mancini's 'Pink Panther' Featuring Lizzo and Sir James Galway Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - May 31, 2024

The Henry Mancini family continues to celebrate what would have been the late legendary composer’s 100th birthday with the release of Henry Mancini’s “Pink Panther” featuring Lizzo and Sir James Galway, out now. “Pink Panther” follows “Peter Gunn” featuring Quincy Jones, John Williams, Herbie Hancock, and Arturo Sandoval as the second single from the forthcoming album The Henry Mancini 100th Sessions. Listen to the single!