Dan's Bio
Kozar, a lifelong Niagara, Ontario resident began his pursuit to become a professional guitarist at age 12. In his formative years, Kozar gained his education on the bandstand, Eastman School of Music Summer Jazz Studies, and the Banff School of Fine Arts where he was mentored by Canadian Jazz Guitar Legend Ed Bickert.
Over the last three decades Dan has performed with various 18 piece big bands, quartets, trios, duos and as a soloist. He is available performing standards with a trio, duo, as well as performing fingerstyle guitar. Currently Dan is studying with Martin Taylor, a world renowned fingerstyle Jazz Guitarist, to improve his already vast experience in solo Jazz guitar playing.
Critics & Customers:
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"Dan Kozar is an excellent solo guitarist whose technique is conventional; much closer to Joe Pass and Charlie Byrd."
Next Performance:
Date: April 14, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM till 10 PM
Place: Buchanans Steak & Seafood, Doubletree Resort
Address: 6039 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3V6
Enjoy the finger stylings of Dan Kozar and his guitar while you dine and sip on a glass of wine and enjoy the beautiful ambience of Buchanans located on the 2nd Floor of the Doubletree Resort
Date: April 19, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM till 8:30 PM
Place: 89 Ridge Road South, Ridgeway, ON
I will be providing background fingerstyle guitar music for this event as Margaret A. Feaver has donated 150 paintings to raise funds for the Fort Erie Public Library to support children literacy. Her work is featured in private collections in Canada, the U.S., and Australia. http://www.fepl.ca/artsale
Date: May 5, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM till 10 PM
Place: Buchanans Steak & Seafood, Doubletree Resort
Address: 6039 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3V6
Enjoy the finger stylings of Dan Kozar and his guitar while you dine and sip on a glass of wine and enjoy the beautiful ambience of Buchanans located on the 2nd Floor of the Doubletree Resort
Date: May 12, 2018
Time: 1:00 PM till 4:00 PM
Place: Lundy Manor Winery
Address: 9941 Lundy’s Lane,Niagara Falls, Ontario L2H 0T8
Come and enjoy a glass of wine in Niagara Falls Ontario. I will be performing a collection of music for this day.
Date: May 13, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM till 4:00 PM
Place: The Pelham Art Festival, 1120 Haist St, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E4
Come and enjoy the art of the finest Artist from Niagara and Ontario. I will be performing in the Cafe Area - The Pelham Art Festival
Some More Recent & Upcoming Events
"Gafia" (2012)
Set the table with some fine food, Wine ended in joy able evening with someone you love while Dan plays music in the background to enhance a romantic environment.
I Remember You" (2003)
Whether relaxing by a fireplace with a glass of wine or having a candlelit dinner with that special someone. These songs will join you in creating wonderful lasting memories.
Music Videos
Here is where I will be uploading public domain song videos and even some of my own compositions. If you shopping for a guitarist for a wedding, here is a small sample my sounds.
