Hi Everyone, Just checking in. I've updated my Show Dates page and its getting busy. Upcoming shows with Dave Koz, Phil Perry, R&R, Michael Lington and others so far with more to come. I had a blast on the cruise in January. It is always an amazing experience. I am beginning work on a new CD so I'll keep you posted.I hope 2012 is going great so far for all of you.

I want thank everyone that helped make my show at the Thorton Winery a great one and Brian Culbertson for asking me to sit in.I am grateful to have Tio Banks (keys), Andre Berry (Bass), Dave Hooper (Drums) and Bill Bergman (Sax) as my band.A big thanks also to Scott Pedersen of Scottland Concerts for giving an opportunity to showcase my music. I've done the Hyatt Newporter Festival as The Boneshakers, Randy Jacobs' Dynamite and Was (Not Was), very cool.

Hello, just checking in with everyone.It has been an amazing year so far as the new and revamped Dave Koz band continues to amaze and impress.Jay Williams (Drums), Andre Berry (Bass), Tio Banks (2nd Keys), Brian Simpson (Keys) and myself on guitar have pushed the boundries of the new music of Dave's "Hello Tomorrow" and past songs with great new arrangements.Melissa Britton, now front house engineer has only added to the great new sound of this year. See you at a show soon.

Ok, I know I have been remiss in my blog duties but here's some catch up.The year 2010 has been very good to me so far and I have had a great time this year and its not even over.I just finished the Koz Together Again Tour with Jonathan Butler featuring Sheila E. it was an amazing group of musicians and a ton of fun for me.I performed with R&R last weekend in Mission Viejo with Rick Braun and Richard Elliot and those two know how get the party going.For my Cali fans I'll be performing with my band the Boneshakers at Harvelles in Santa Monica, CA Sept 17 and then Moes Alley in Santa Cruz on Sept 18.I'll be appearing with Warren Hill Oct 7 and Oct 9 (see my Show Dates for more info).Warren is the guy who brought me into Smooth Jazz and I look forward to this reunion.I'll then be reconnecting with Dave Koz again in November for his Blue Note shows in Japan with special guest Spencer Day so there you have it. Hope all is great and see you somewhere soon.

What a show!! If I wasn't part of it I would be going to see it. Great first show in Detroit. Sheila E, Jonathan and Dave are a monster combo. Having never worked with Sheila I mean it when I say she is an incredible musician and performer. Looking forward to more, more more!!

The rehearsals for the Dave Koz and Jonathan Butler Together Again tour with special guest Sheila E have officially started. Brian Simpson, Andre Berry, Jay Williams and myself have been prepping for weeks leading up to this moment. It will be a 21 city tour across the U.S. starting June 17 in Detroit and ending August 29 in Temecula CA. View the Show Dates page or davekoz.com for where you can catch us.

Lots a stuff going on. I'm in the studio as I write this with Sergio Gonzales and JV Collier working on some Boneshaker tracks for the upcoming CD then, this weekend on 5/30/10 Was(Not Was) marks its first visit to the Santa Cruz Blues Festival 2010. While I have been doing this wonderful festival for years with the Boneshakers I am glad to introduce new fans to the music of the Was Brothers. I will also be sitting in with the incredible guitarist/singer Coco Montoya. Don't miss it. santacruzbluesfestival.com

I just got email asking if I can Randy Jacobs' Dynamite do a last minute show opening for Hiroshima tomorrow (5/23/10) at Thorton Winery. What do you think I said? Hopefully I'll see you there 4pm. thortonwinery.com

I'm at Woodcliff Studios working on tracks for an upcoming Boneshakers project.

The Texacali Horns, Darrell Leonard (Trumpet) and Joe Sublett (Sax) are here doing their soul band magic on two tracks. Frank Rosato's at the board. I know it has been a long time coming but now's the time. I will keep you informed here.

I'm flying out for a busy week playing with Dave Koz but, then on May 16 Randy Jacobs' Dynamite will be performing at the Hyatt Regency Jazz Festival on the second stage 2pm and 6pm. Jon, JV, Shilts and Sergio Gonzales will be by my side as we kick things up a notch. I'll also be doing double duty as I will play with Dave Koz on main stage at 4pm. Say hello if you see me.

I will be the guitarist on the Dave Koz and Jonathan Butler " Together Again" Tour this summer with special guests Sheila E and Peabo Bryson. Brian Simpson, Andre Berry and Jay Williams round out the band.

Check our Show Dates page for more info or davekoz.com

I'm playing tonight in Cleveland, OH at the Allen Theater with the Smooth Jazz All-Stars. Nick Colionne, Richard Elliot, Paul Taylor, Phil Perry, Brenda Russell and Brian Simpson. This will be a stellar show.

Doing the funk with Mindi Abair and Brian Simpson in Tucson AZ at the JW Marriot Starr Pass Resort. I always enjoy working with these two separately but the two them performing together will even be more fun for sure. See ya!

The Return of Randy Dynamite is now available via iTunes and CD Baby.
It was truly a soul releasing experience to work with Jon Gilutin, Gregg Bisonette, Lenny Castro, JV Collier, Shilts , Jimmy Roberts, Rick Braun and Bill Bergman.
It is the CD that I have been dreaming of since high school. Some funk, blues, a little rock a dash of jazz it is a mirror to my mind. Get it today!

I am winging my way to London with Dave Koz and Brian Simpson to
perform at Pizza Express live across the UK. I love London having spent much time there during the Was (Not Was) success in the slate 80's and early 90's. Check out sky.fm, the Show Dates page or davekoz.com for more info.

Session today with movie composer William Stromberg
with Jimmy Haslip, Mike Miller and Don Gruendler. I'm excited to
work with such great musicians, very cool plus we are playing the blues. Got to love that!

I'm in NYC to do the Emeril Show with Dave Koz and the Kozmo's.I'm coming off the bench to help out while Jeff Golub does a few shows with Guitars and Saxes. I get to do four episodes working with a great band. Philippe Saisse, Conrad Korsch, Skoota Warner and of course Dave Koz. Plus, I'm going to back up Sammy Hagar and Bo Bice!! Catch it on the ION Channel.

It was a great show last night at the Cordiale.
Thanks to all who attended the first Randy Dynamite show. I appreciate the CD sales too. Jon, Gregg, JV and Shilts worked their magic and a good time was had by all. More to come.

Remember its Tonight, Tonight, Tonight!!
Randy Jacobs' Dynamite at Cafe Cordiale
9:30pm with Jon Gilutin, Gregg Bissonette, JV Collier, and Shilts.
cafecordiale.com

Working with my family Was (Not Was) at Moes Alley in Santa Cruz, CA 02/27/10 so come and hear great music from Don Was, Sweetpea Atkinson, Harry Bowens, Shilts, Jamie Muhoberac, Rock Deadrick and of course me this Saturday night. moesalley.com

Laid a track on Brian Culbertson's new CD.
I had great fun last summer playing with him as part of Dave Koz's summer tour.
He has an awesome studio setup in his house and keeps a video diary.
Check out my bit here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TT-dQLr9dE

Tonight is the Haiti Relief show with Rick Braun, Brenda Russell and Jonathan Butler. A cool time for a great cause. Though I have worked with both Rick and Jonathan many times. This is the first time I have worked with songwriter/singer Brenda Russell. The band Sergio Gonzales, Dan Lutz, and Arlington Jones join me as back up for this night.

A chilly and snow covered show with Dave Koz at Atwood Concert Hall
In Anchorage, Alaska. I actually miss the snow. I grew up in Detroit so I have first hand experience shoveling snow and making snowballs.
Ok, I admit to making a few when we landed. Stevo Theard and Bill Sharpe are here on this one. I'm bundled up and ready to funk.

I have an interview with Terry Scott on Talking Smooth Jazz 1pm PST.
We will talk about my upcoming CD and my working life in smooth jazz.
Check it out. talkingsmoothjazz.com

I'm back on the open seas with the Smooth Jazz Cruise for a week of music.
My assignments this year are Euge Groove, Ledisi, Eric Darius, Jeff Golub, Dave Koz, Peter White and Brian Simpson. It will be my first time working with Ledisi. I love her voice and I will enjoy playing her great music. See you on the boat!

I'm laying guitar on seven tracks for Mindi Abair's upcoming CD.
We are recording with Reggie McBride (Bass), James Gadson, (Drums) and Rex Rideout (co-producing). Mindi and I have known each other since I moved to LA in the early 90's when we use to play at the Mint with Ollie Leibers "Ollywood Swingin" band. I'm so honored to be involved in this project. See mindiabair.com for more info.

Shooting some footage for a video and EPK at Woodcliff Studios with Gemma Corfield. Gemma is part of my Was(Not Was) family and was my first choice to do this mini history of my career. I will update as things develope.