Description
Personnel: Dave Koz (soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, hand claps); BeBe Winans (vocals); Jeff Golub, Rob Cavallo, Tim Pierce (guitar); Frank Selman, Randy Jacobs (electric guitar); Darren Rahn (saxophone, keyboards, drum programming); Jason Rahn (trumpet, flugelhorn); Rick Braun (horns, hand claps, programming); Walter Afanasieff (piano, synthesizer); Jamie Muhoberac, Philippe Saisse (keyboards); Ricky Lawson, Dorian Crozier, Vinnie Colaiuta (drums); Erica Blue (hand claps); Luis Conte (percussion); Tyler Gordon, Steve Sheperd (programming).
Audio Mixers: Darren Rahn; Dave Reitzas; Doug McKean.
Recording information: Lightning Sound Studio, Hidden Hills, CA; The Litterbox, Denver, CO; WallyWorld Studios, Los Angeles, CA.
As radio show host, live performer, and studio musician, saxophonist Dave Koz has proven himself as one of the most enduring stars of the smooth jazz scene. His bright, lithe tone is equally adaptable to settings funky, dramatic, and mellow. GREATEST HITS provides not only a fine, balanced overview but includes four brand-new songs as well. HITS also features collaborations with similarly inclined musicians, including trumpeter Chris Botti, gospel/R&B vocalist BeBe Winans, and the late soul icon Luther Vandross. For those new to Koz, this set provides a fabulous cross-section of his career, and for fans, there are those four tracks exclusive to this collection.
- Format: CD
- Genre: Jazz
- Released: 2008-09-16