There was a time when the love affair that smooth jazz has with the festive period resulted in virtually every artist having at least one Christmas collection in their respective discographies. Although this Yuletide infatuation has cooled of late there is something about smooth jazz and the holidays that simply fits. This is particularly so with Dave Koz & Friends new single, ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’ that comes from the album ‘20thAnniversary Christmas’. Courtesy of Selina Albright's heartfelt vocals the song is elevated from the status of Christmas staple to timeless soulful classic. It is stunning.
Of course almost as durable as smooth jazz Christmas music is the Dave Koz & Friends Christmas shows that this year will start out in Jacksonville on November 29 and will visit twenty one cities before wrapping up in Cerritos CA on December 23.