Koz often draws comparisons to another well-known saxophonist, David Sanborn. Because the two sound almost alike, Koz is sometimes billed as the second coming of Sanborn.
Koz graduated from UCLA with a degree in mass communications in 1986 and started into his musical career almost immediately afterwards playing for crooner Bobby Caldwell. For the rest of the 1980s, Koz served as a session musician in several bands, toured with artists such as Richard Marx, and played in the house band on Arsenio Hall's late-night talk show.
In 1990, Koz decided to pursue a solo career. The move proved to be successful, and his self-titled album earned high praise from critics and fans alike. His later albums include Lucky Man, The Dance, and Saxophonic. Saxophonic was nominated for both a Grammy and an NAACP Image Award.
In 1994, Koz began hosting a syndicated radio program, "The Dave Koz Radio Show" (formerly "Personal Notes"), featuring the latest music and interviews with who's who in the genre. He is currently co-host of the morning show on 94.7 The Wave, a smooth jazz station in Los Angeles.
In 2002, Koz started a record label, Rendezvous Entertainment, with Frank Cody and Hyman Katz. One of the first albums from that label was Golden Slumbers: A Father's Lullaby, which came at the time his brother Jeff became a father for the first time.
Koz also performed "Faces of the Heart", which served as the theme song on the ABC hit soap General Hospital from 1993 to 2004.
Koz came out publicly as a gay man in an April 2004 interview with The Advocate magazine. Later the same year, he was named by People magazine as one of their "50 Hottest Bachelors" in their June issue.
In 2006, Koz was selected to host a syndicated afternoon show for Broadcast Architecture's new Smooth Jazz Network. The show, based in Los Angeles, will be broadcast on other Smooth Jazz stations across the country. Koz and Ramsey Lewis will become the only two Smooth Jazz personalities to host two different syndicated shows during the week.
White Christmas
Dave Koz Lyrics
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Just like the ones I used to know
Where the tree tops glisten and children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
I′m dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
So may your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white
The song "White Christmas" by Dave Koz is a classic Christmas tune with evocative lyrics about the longing for a traditional, snowy Christmas. The lyrics address the desire to return to a time when Christmas was a magical and joyful event, full of wonder and excitement. The opening lines, "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas, Just like the ones I used to know," emphasize this nostalgic longing for the past, and the vivid imagery of "tree tops glistening" and "children listening to hear sleigh bells in the snow" creates a charming and sentimental atmosphere.
The second verse of the song highlights the importance of expressing holiday wishes to loved ones, through the line "With every Christmas card I write." The subsequent line, "May your days be merry and bright," emphasizes the desire for loved ones to experience the same sense of joy and wonder during the Christmas season. The final verse of the song repeats and reinforces this sentiment, with the wish that "all your Christmases be white," symbolizing the hope for a magical and traditional Christmas experience for all.
Overall, "White Christmas" by Dave Koz is a classic and beloved Christmas song that captures the essence of the holiday season through its nostalgic longing for a traditional, snowy Christmas and its emphasis on holiday wishes of joy and merriment.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas
I yearn for a Christmas with snow and wintry beauty.
Just like the ones I used to know
I want a Christmas that evokes happy memories from the past.
Where the tree tops glisten and children listen
I want a scene where every tree top sparkles festively and children are thrilled by the Christmas atmosphere.
To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I want to hear the merry sound of jingling sleigh bells echoing through the snow.
With every Christmas card I write
As I send out holiday greetings, I wish for others to experience the joy of a white Christmas.
May your days be merry and bright
I hope that everyone has a cheerful and radiant holiday season.
And may all your Christmases be white
I hope that all future Christmases are filled with snowy beauty and wondrous memories.
Writer(s): Irving Berlin, Yu Ni Seu Hwang
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