He Got Soul: Dave Koz

Take a look at the career of jazz saxophonist Dave Koz.

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)
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)
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)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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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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