Kool & the Gang, officially launched in 1969.Thanks to iconic songs like Celebration, Cherish, Jungle Boogie, Summer Madness, and Open Sesame, they’ve earned two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, 25 Top Ten R&B hits, 9 Top Ten Pop hits and 31 gold and platinum albums. From Nairobi to Newark, Kool & the Gang has performed continuously longer than any R&B group in history and their bulletproof funk and jazzy arrangements have also made them the most sampled R&B band of all time. A reviewer recently called their performance “a 24-karat show” and every year, even after a half-century on the road, yields a non-stop schedule of shows across the globe. The heavily-in-demand band has continued to tour the world, appearing most recently alongside Kid Rock, Dave Matthews Band, Elton John, The Roots, and a 50-city tour with the legendary rock band, Van Halen.

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The Blue Note Napa Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions will take place at The Meritage Resort and Spa – just south of downtown Napa and a short scenic drive north of San Francisco. The concert will take place on the resort’s massive Village Lawn, a manicured outdoor space offering sweeping views of Meritage’s sun-soaked vineyards and ample shade structures at the ready.