He Got Soul: Dave Koz
Take a look at the career of jazz saxophonist Dave Koz.
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On to the Next - In 1986, saxophonist Dave Koz graduated from UCLA with a degree in mass communications. A few weeks after graduation, he decided to pursue a career in music after landing a gig with singer Bobby Caldwell on tour. (Photo: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
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Signed, Sealed, Delivered - In 1990, Koz signed a recording contract with Capitol Records. During his 18-years signed to the label, he released nine studio albums. (Photo: Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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Let's Dance! - Koz's 1999 album The Dance featured vocals from Montell Jordan, BeBe Winans and the late Luther Vandross. (Photo: Concord Music Group)
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A Musical Rendezvous - In 2002, Koz started his record label, Rendezvous Entertainment, alongside Frank Cody and Hyman Katz.(Photo: Setiawan/EduStarts/Splash News)
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Long Climb to the Top - After 18 years in music, Koz's 2010 single "Life in the Fast Lane" became his first single to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Jazz Singles chart. (Photo: Concord Music Group)
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Hollywood Spotlight - In 2009, the celebrated saxophonist landed a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. (Photo: Leonard Adam/Getty Images)
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Hello No. 1! - Koz's 2010 ninth studio album Hello Tomorrow became his first album to reach number one on the Billboard Top Jazz Album chart. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images)