Join us as we celebrate a truly special night — the 70th Birthday Bash for two beloved icons of contemporary jazz, Gregg Karukas and Michael Paulo. From Grammy-winning compositions and chart-topping hits to decades of unforgettable performances alongside the biggest names in smooth jazz, Gregg and Michael have shaped the soundtrack of our lives. Their music has lifted spirits, filled rooms, and brought people together for generations — and this night is all about honoring that journey. Expect incredible musicianship, joyful moments, and plenty of surprises as friends, fans, and fellow artists come together to celebrate two careers defined by talent, heart, and lasting impact. This is more than a concert — it’s a birthday celebration, a reunion, and a thank-you to two artists who continue to inspire us all.
Keyboardist/ composer Gregg Karukas is now a Grammy Award winner. Always in demand as a musical director and keyboardist, Gregg has received multiple Best Keyboardist nominations at the Oasis and National Smooth Jazz Awards. His best-known singles, “Girl in the Red Dress” (#4) “Nightshift” (#1), and Jessy J.’s #1 hit “Tropical Rain” showcase Gregg’s funky, melodic compositional style familiar to his fans. Gregg’s uplifting attitude shows in his concerts, as he has emerged over the years as one of the genre’s most dynamic and inspiring live performers since he first took the stage in 1987 with the original Rippingtons and toured through the years with superstars Boney James, Sergio Mendes and Larry Carlton. Even as future production and headline offers come in, Gregg continues to tour the world with Peter White and Rick Braun and is Musical Director for the Dave Koz and Friends Cruise to Europe, featuring the best artists in smooth jazz and international stars such as Michael Bolton, Shelia E., Michael McDonald, and Jeffrey Osborne. Visit Gregg Karukas’ Website
One of the most versatile and cosmopolitan saxophonists in pop, soul and contemporary jazz for nearly 25 years, Michael Paulo has added his distinct saxpertise to a virtual who’s who of artists, including Al Jarreau (Paulo’s longest term touring association), James Ingram, No. 1 Smooth Jazz Trumpeter and guitarist Rick Braun and Peter White, Oleta Adams, Kenny Loggins, Patti Austin, Jeffrey Osborne, Jeff Lorber, David Benoit, Carl Anderson, Bobby Caldwell, Johnny Mathis and more. Visit Michael Paulo’s Website
