Dave Koz and Cory Wong // "The Golden Hour"

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Dave Koz - alto sax
Cory Wong - guitar
Yohannes Tona - bass
Kevin Gastonguay - keys
Petar Janjic - drums
Steve Strand - trumpet/flugel
Adam Meckler - trumpet/flugel
Michael Nelson - trombone
Kenni Holmen - tenor sax/clarinet
Sam Greenfield - bari sax/bass clarinet
Cory Wong - producer
Michael Nelson - horn arrangements
John Fields - mix
Will Quinnell - mastering
Miles Hanson - engineer
Brad Matala, Joe Alaspa, Michael Bowden - video

[@number11express22]

I had a surreal moment with this song last night. I was so enraptured while listening to the band, and realized after my upmteenth listen that my dad would absolutely love this song as well. I texted him the link thinking I might have just turned him on to a new favorite. Only for him to reply by telling me that when our family first moved to the US in the late 90's he bought a Red Pontiac and used to pop in his Dave Koz cassettes as we drove around. So here I am pushing 30 and just discovering Dave's playing through my appreciation for Cory's work, only to find out that four year old me used to ride around with my Dad jamming to Dave all those years ago. Small world.

[@wasret83]

Just had this experience with turning my dad onto a Cory Wong and Bela Fleck collab. My dads been jammin to Bela Fleck since before I was born lol

[@patrickdiaz3788]

Dude that made my eyes well up 🥹

[@abnzg]

not crying you're crying

[@randyharris9868]

So cool I love it when far reaching things happen like that - thanks for sharing your moment

[@kylemotty5951]

Small world, but we rarely run into ourselves. Cool story.

[@thukdun]

2:34 Dave Koz sits on an invisible spinning chair.

[@nathanielfruchter9636]

Cory Wong: loose wrist Dave Koz: loose knees We just need a third musician to sit in and complete the trifecta. Chris Thile: loose EVERYTHING

[@BlueCubeSociety]

@@nathanielfruchter9636 Joe Dart: loose neck

[@Better100000]

🤣🤣

[@felipedecastrodesouza3611]

Man, I'm pretty sure that the tightness of the first two notes alone is enough to create a nuclear fusion

[@drw8189]

😅❤

[@joewalsh4191]

Dave Koz's playing is SO lyrical! Really impressive stuff from the whole horn section as well

[@suprchickn7745]

One of the smoothest out there and lots of soul. I've been a fan for 30 years

[@babakmardani1317]

Absolutely!

[@gamecokben]

Yeah he's a living legend

[@dwightgilbert7596]

Cory Wong is an absolute machine.

[@dmljones2550]

Invaluable! Simply a terrific rhythm guitar player.

[@Chang-hf2hs]

The suddenly improvised “ha” appeared at 2:11 is unbelievably incredible. It's my favorite one.

[@tinsaekassahun8091]

Yohannes Tona From Ethiopia. 💚💛❤️ We are proud of you and you are Legendary Musician 💜💜💜🥂 Respect!!! 🙏

[@thunderbambam96]

The richness in sound quality in this song is unmatched.

[@tobinharris1973]

Koz is playing an alto, not a curvy-sop... and killing it. That horn section instrumentation change was sneaky and delicious. Thanks guys.

[@blumenmusic]

nah boss, it's a curvy soprano, Koz is just 4' 8" so the horn looks bigger proportionally

[@tonytortora448]

Lol now I’m not sure those low notes sound like Alto to me

[@chriswright2553]

It’s an alto. A sop doesn’t sound like that. His sound is similar to Eric Marienthal, but a bit sweeter

[@tonytortora448]

@@chriswright2553 yea I just did a little research it seems to be a Yamaha 61- silver alto sax

[@suprchickn7745]

Definitely an alto, I've got one!

[@prince_musicprod4617]

Cory Wong has the greatest “in the pocket” groove face. You always know when he’s feeling it. Great stuff as always!

[@Jonnysh]

Petar would like a word

[@gustafsone]

@@Jonnysh I was gonna say exactly this! Nobody looks as happy to be at a gig than Petar! This was also true when I saw Cory and his band live at the end of 2019 before the pandemic took away live music for almost a year! Petar's drum kit was positioned down-stage (which NEVER happens for a drummer, by the way) and I was fortunate enough to be standing where I could see Petar playing the whole gig, along with having line of site to Cory. Petar is a beast and he loves every second of his life playing the drums!

[@lolzlarkin3059]

Not sure if Petar is going to sneeze or do sweet drum fill

[@jacobwoodbury6073]

Petar is living the dream back there

[@ChrisBevanBass]

The absolute joy radiating off Petar is just wonderful

[@philippeandrewgrimard6016]

I'm a simple man: A new Cory Wong and Dave Koz song is released, I like it in the first 4 bars! Great playing!

[@Shaglaki]

this is dope and Kevin deserves more love

[@ArbitraryLifestyle]

The whole horn section is just marvelous. I love this.

[@AdamHallacher]

cant get over how satisfying the drumming is

[@aqualili]

Whoever did the mix on this is a straight master. That kick and bass are like, married. Oh hey, it was Cory. Look at that. Incredible!!

[@pyrotechnic96]

Oh hey, it was John Fields. Look at that. Incredible!! The credits are right there bruh

[@jacenconklin6554]

Dave Koz just knows he's the Sultan if Smooth baby. Absolute legends, every single one of you!

[@geoffpm]

I continue to be blown away by the artistry of this band. Can’t wait to watch the stream Saturday night. Deep respect for Dave Koz to be willing to record this live !!!! Amazing !!!!!!

[@starfleet1126]

Man......when you're SMOOTH you're SMOOTH😎 Everything about this collaboration is Hot! The Horns BLOW me away!

[@edburns00]

ONE WEEK AGO! The fresh grooves have returned.

[@swimseven77]

Man, Petar's drumming is so ridiculously tasty these days! He's always been amazing, but I feel like he's truly excellent now.

[@JimJonesBeverageCo]

Holy fuuuuck. That funky breakdown is out of this world.

[@zacharyashdown7286]

I really love Petar’s snare tone on this one!!! Great tune! Loving these Wong/Koz collabs!

[@LudemanProductions]

Literally brings me to tears of happiness.

[@bryangastonguay6972]

It's great to see Foreign Motion back together!

[@Aspoooonful]

Dave is just feelin himself throughout

[@jillvujovich-laabs2659]

This is a sexy piece of tune! It's also got a driving in a convertible along River Road in Minnesota feel

[@JS_bass]

I love this band...also with the great Koz...

[@sungmoonkim9217]

oh my goodness!! so good!!!👍

[@Usul]

Thumbs up thanks Cory Wong for introducing you to Dave Koz.

[@bubinbonbin]

2:36 Yohaness Tona briliant! 2:37 Cory and Petar faces wow

[@KantaBosniak]

Fantastic!

[@Markohietalaofficial57]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🎷🎷🌹

[@NateHancePiano]

Kevin G 🔥 🎹

[@graemegibson5120]

3:01 How is nobody talking about that lick?? That's nasty clean!

[@jeevakrishnan4500]

Indeed

[@DocMyers]

There’s no way to go wrong with this music! Sounds great, so glad to be introduced to this project!

[@BartholomewHunt87]

OH MY GOD! I just realized the keyboardist is a dude I used to watch live every weekend in 2010/2011 in the band PB & The Jam at The Cabooze downtown MPLS. Awesome! Kevin Gastonguay shout out

[@twagenknecht]

This really sounds close to the final cut on the CD. Can someone verify, because if it is, then this is very special. The birth of the music whilst it happened is wondaful to see. Well done guys, all!

[@Bone2BWildMusic]

yes, we cut the music and video for this album live. Cory wanted to bring the energy and spontaneity of Dave's live shows to this recording.

[@twagenknecht]

@@Bone2BWildMusic Well the magic happened, and you caught lightning in the bottle. This album has enlivened my outlook on jazz players, and indeed the genre all together. So glad to see the young folks get familiar, know the theory well, and apply his to amazing new compositions. Well done indeed!!

[@RyneMurray23]

This is what worldclass looks like.

[@juleenwangen5179]

Smooth elevator ride that floats to the roof. Love it.

[@АлексейТесленко-и5ъ]

Получаешь истинное наслаждение когда слушаешь такого музыканта как ДЭЙВ КОЗ!

[@yapejstephanie]

totally diggin that bass clarinet

[@Markohietalaofficial57]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🎷🎷🌹

[@bedtr]

Very cute theme melody. Luv it.

[@ideasonek3374]

Love the energy. Thanks to the amazing presence of Dave Koz, the whole band is delivering amazing stuff!

[@Jmlopez2002]

Donde estaba yo para no saber de este extraordinario grupo!!!

[@coloredkeys]

Wow!!! Luv the new music and the amazing energy from the live offering.....

[@sebastianscharner4469]

This song saved my day ❤. Thank you 🙏

[@stcmattb]

3:00 was TASTY

[@Benisuber1]

I was not prepared for that WHEW

[@RyneMurray23]

Hell yeah it was

[@michaellinnehan9589]

Dave absolutely CRUSHES it both musically and visually! The performance was free, but he sold it!

[@JaszDiaz]

👏 impresionante!!!

[@pattyyoung7483]

Great sound/music from a MSP musician. Love it!!!

[@Markohietalaofficial57]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🎷🎷🌹

[@monkcleo]

Cory Wong is now so smooth Jazz!

[@Snookyooz]

Fabulous! So tight yet so free.

[@alexsmith7801]

I didn't know they made TEN THOUSAND GRIT sandpaper. But how else did this get so smoooooth?

[@peterkoeppl1186]

Very sweet

[@RyneMurray23]

I would watch a 3 hour concert of this.

[@jamesbernards8409]

Thank you guys, this is audible gold

[@wingy252]

Absolutely beautiful

[@catalinofierro3104]

Un Caballo salvage . Great

[@RockSpace]

I want this song as soundtrack for my wedding 😂 Can't wait for the album!!!

[@woodygreen6826]

Outstanding.

[@atoexodus]

Loving this album even more!!

[@juandavidbocasax9078]

que sonidos tan espectaculares, me encanta escucharlos, gracias por esos arreglos, llenan mis oídos de alegría

[@gaspardguillaumie8586]

Love it man! Can’t wait for the full album!! Edit: wow didn’t notice it just dropped!! It’s gonna be a great evening 😁

[@ralphjohns5179]

That was stunning! Totally blown away by the musicality of everyone involved :)

[@OpeneyeMediaBali]

love the energy

[@murkyfluid7625]

dam fam, when koz turns the band up a notch. make a great group shine or what

[@xandertreffers]

So amazing.

[@MZRN1661]

It is so deeply and awesomely SMOOOOOOTH

[@JJDPROMEDIAPRODUCTION]

Very nice soulful song..

[@BartholomewHunt87]

I love how everyone is cheesing out at around 2:36, especially the drummer lol. They look like they are having so much fun

[@ronaldepp149]

Keren, karyamu dari dulu sampai sekarang, tetap sama tidak berubah, selalu sangat baik untuk di dengarkan

[@jaykimmusic]

Super!

[@FastFeudal]

this might be the only time i've ever had beef with a cory wong mix. TURN KEVIN G UP!!!

[@Markohietalaofficial57]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🎷🎷🌹

[@coajrmusic]

Very nice...

[@m9teo]

that's so beautiful man!

[@tomsmyth4836]

Great combo! Top marks !

[@writetovagelis1975]

U guys are ready for a cruise ship!! Koz- Wong Big band!!

[@luigitedjoputro3056]

i've found my kind, a lefty drummer ❤️

[@garysmith3173]

Just beautiful.

[@chicagospots]

Man, was that great!

[@patg-money225]

It's been a while since I've seen a Bass Clarinet. Pretty cool!

[@gr8tbigtreehugger]

Got a huge EWF That's the Way of the World vibe going on!

[@valerakondratyev6121]

Bravo guys,🌿🎼🎷🎺

[@benthomas7392]

Fantastic mix! Love it

[@GT-fx8fd]

Dave Koz.....just wow

[@lazylion420]

the way Koz is moving those hips would've made Elvis blush

[@courtmarr5714]

This is exceptional.

[@tylersaupe1612]

THIS IS SO GOOD!

[@tylersaupe1612]

Kenni Holmen is a beast too, can't leave that out...

[@blakelzbentley]

Holy. Cow.

[@karenholtzclaw3135]

🥰

[@Markohietalaofficial57]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🎷🎷🌹

[@RitaMBuda-tz6bi]

I love this.❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@rodolfomoreno664]

Its truly awesome! you can see these cats having so much fun. Really inspiring content. Huge admiration for all of you guys

[@Wootiify]

no one has the sex appeal of Dave Koz this is amazing

[@raidias8310]

😍😍😍😍

[@PauloRoberto-uh1nc]

Vcs sempre mandando ver na música muito bom instrumental ainda mais com esses feras do metal

[@patestrella7131]

Nice & amazing. Keep it up….

[@HeyCupertino]

I've spent more than an hour looking for a specific song from Cory and Vulf which I can't recall the title of, but I haven't been dissatisfied in my search. Ya can't go wrong with this gang.

[@blaqkstar]

100th thumbs up right here! Great tune and, as always, excellent performance. Great job all!

[@joelparry2575]

This is too good!