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KOZM has risen to the scene as one of the most formidable and unique music duos, recently described by LA Weekly as “avant-sonic acrobats” and “the most rock ’n’ roll pair of classically trained musicians working today” by 21st Century Musician.
Often compared to Rodrigo y Gabriela and Reinhardt and Grappelli for their virtuosic intensity, KOZM’s music is multi-textured, profound and riveting. While their compositions have been described as “elegant, delicate, cross-genre amalgamations” by the Michigan Daily, what’s made the group so unique is the colossal sound they generate from just a violin and a guitar.
What began in early 2011 with a casual jam session in Los Angeles, soon evolved when Orman and Farrell started to compose their own original music. Over the last few years, they have performed over 200 concerts in 18 states...
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"The music was excellent, but the charisma of the performers set the night over the top." - The Michigan Daily // November 1, 2015
“KOZM is the most rock ’n’ roll pair of classically trained musicians working today.” (...) “immersive and exciting” - 21st Century Musician // November 10, 2016
“Silently riveted as Orman and Farrell displayed their masterful musicianship” (...) “exceptional...drawing hoots, hollers and whistles from the Cortez crowd.” - The Journal - Cortez, Colorado // November 16, 2016
“An exceptional 90-minute show of musical talent and diverse music” - Worthington Daily Globe // November 17, 2016
recent dates
3/11/2017- Oshkosh, WI - University of Wisconsin - Chamber Arts Series
11/22/2016 - Hibbing, MN - Hibbing Auditorium - Mesaba Concert Series
11/21/2016 - International Falls, MN - EW Backus Auditorium - Border Concert Association
11/20/2016 - Wadena, MN - Memorial Auditorium - Heartland Concert Association
11/19/2016 - Montevideo, MN - Fine Arts Center
11/18/2016 - Pierre, SD - Riggs Theather
11/15/2016 - Worthington, MN - Memorial Auditorium
11/14/2016 - Fairfield, IA - Fairfield Arts & Convention Center
11/13/2016 - Kokomo, IN - Kokomo Auditorium - Kokomo Community Concerts
11/12/2016 - Portage, IN - Portage Auditorium - La Porte Community Concert
11/7/2016 - Cortez, CO - Montezuma-Cortez Auditorium - Delta-Motrose Community Concert Asociation