Greatest Hits

Dave Koz

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 16, 2008)
• Original Release Date: September 16, 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Capitol
• ASIN: B001BYZX2E
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,594 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Dave Koz, Greatest Hits. This 15 track compilation includes 11 essential hits including "Castle Of Dreams," "You Make Me Smile," "Together Again," and "All I See Is You" plus four newly recorded songs including the current smooth jazz radio hit "Life In The Fast Lane."

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Smooth, chilled grooves.. It jumps at # 1 on the Contemporary Jazz Chart., September 30, 2008

By	Micki Zackary (Bombay, India) - See all my reviews

With his latest too commercial offerings, the 45 year old handsome saxman has embraced the mainstream and the most beaten market/chart MOR path, loosing some of his edge and inspiration, in contradiction with the title of one of his best albums Off the Beaten Path.
But, despite all that, I have to admit that I've been a huge fan of saxophonist Dave Koz for quite some time.
I've seen him in concert quite a number of times.
On long car rides, when you feel lonely and in need of something entertaining or soothing, on a very special dinner, with the person you love, his music has been there time and time again.
In fact, for nearly two decades, the popular musician and composer has been delighting and enthralling legions of fans with his music. And now, with his latest album, Koz reflects upon his career by highlighting eleven of his greatest and most popular songs.
From the first track to the last, Dave Koz "Greatest Hits" is a tour de force.
Although the album is packed with Koz classics, documenting a career with incredible longevity and diversity, it also provides a sneak preview of Dave's next chapter with four brand new compositions, including one particular track that has the potential to become one of the biggest hits of the talented sax master's career.
"Life In The Fast Lane" the first single, in fact, was most added for three consecutive weeks and is already at No. 12 on the charts.
"I wrote it with Darren Rahn, one of the great up-and-coming writer/producers of today, and it reminds me of the pace my life has taken over the past 18 years" he says. "It certainly feels like I've been traveling in the fast lane... and absolutely enjoying every bit of the ride".
Other highlights: "Bada Bing", "Can't Let You Go (The Sha La Song)" and "I Can" with gospel singer BeBe Winans.
The album debuts at # 1 on The Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz and # 184 on the Billboard 200 Chart.
Issue date: 2008.10.4
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Old Dave Koz, February 24, 2009

By	G. D. Balasubramaniam "GDB" (India) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Anytime listing, actually listened to DAVE KOZ during a Singapore airline flight out of chennai to Singapore, when i came back had most of his albums with me.

Good light listing, fast with good variations of true light jazz the typical Dave Koz way. Will not be a dissappointment

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Good Greatest Hits CD, February 1, 2009

By	dwood78 (Long Beach, CA USA) - See all my reviews

While I'm not a big fan of his music, I must give credit when it's due.

The 11 songs (4 of the 15 songs are new) which Koz handpicked for this compilation are all very good. Plus, he explains each song in the liner notes. I didn't know he composed the theme to General Hospital (used from 1993-2003). Also it's great to see the vocalists being used only in hooks ("Can't Let You Go" & "Love Changes Everything" ) expect for the new song "I Can" with Bebe Winans, a song with a message that's needed for the times that we're currently in...

For newcomers, this is a great introduction to Dave Koz. For his diehard fans, you'll get a great collection showcasing his work over the past 2 decades.