Dave Koz & David Sanborn

In the 25 years since the release of his self-titled solo debut album, saxophonist Dave Koz has received nine GRAMMY nominations, had nine number 1 albums on Billboard’s Current Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, toured the world, and been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In the course of his career, Koz has also played with such artists as Burt Bacharach, Ray Charles, Natalie Cole, Celine Dion, Shelby Lynne, Kenny Loggins, U2, and Michael McDonald. A Platinum-selling artist, he is also known as a humanitarian, entrepreneur, radio host, and instrumental music advocate.

David Sanborn is a GRAMMY winning saxophonist, composer, and arranger. A pioneer of contemporary jazz, he is also a prolific session man in pop, R&B, blues, funk, and jazz. His solos have graced records by popular artists as diverse as Stevie Wonder, David Bowie, Todd Rundgren, Roger Waters, James Brown, Ween, and over a hundred more. Sanborn has released 24 albums, won six GRAMMY Awards, and has had eight Gold albums and one Platinum album. As a composer and bandleader, he has, since the beginning, combined genres, making him a pioneer of crossover music and contemporary jazz. Sanborn’s passionate tone and emotional melodies make his playing instantly recognizable.