Some things epitomize Christmas like no other. Perhaps it is watching ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’; maybe it is kissing under the mistletoe. Then again it might just be the legendary Dave Koz and Friends Christmas tour. Well it is the 20th anniversary of this smooth jazz phenomenon that has stood the test of time and enriched the holiday season for those lucky enough to see it. To mark this special milestone Koz has reassembled his original holiday line-up – pianist David Benoit, trumpeter Rick Braun and guitarist Peter White for the making of ‘Dave Koz & Friends 20th Anniversary Christmas’, an album that features brand new recordings of classic Christmas songs.
The opening track is the holiday staple ‘Winter Wonderland’ that features the whole line-up with everyone playing the melody and everyone being handed a solo.
Sounds like the perfect way to get the season started.