Flight delays offer unexpected entertainment as passengers are treated to an impromptu performance
When the Summer Horns band, led by jazz saxophonist Dave Koz, found themselves stranded in Boise, Idaho due to a mechanical issue, they turned the delay into an unforgettable moment for their fellow passengers.
The unexpected event unfolded when a flight attendant, sensing the tension and boredom among the passengers, asked the band if they could perform to alleviate the frustration. Initially, Marcus Anderson, a bandmate of Dave Koz, was unsure, but the band eventually agreed and broke out their horns to entertain the crowd[1].
The performance was a spirited rendition of Stevie Wonder’s "You Haven’t Done Nothing," which filled the cabin with a lively energy and changed the vibration of the plane[2]. The passengers, caught off guard but clearly enjoying the unexpected concert, could be seen dancing in their seats and applauding the performance[3].
The impromptu performance quickly went viral, with videos showing the lively scene on the grounded flight garnering millions of views online within 24 hours[1][3]. Koz, reflecting on the experience, noted it was a unique one, as he had never played on a plane before, and highlighted the power of music to change the mood during stressful travel situations[3].
The band, currently on tour traveling across the U.S., was happy to make a bad travel day better for passengers. Dave Koz even posted the performance video on Instagram, where it was met with praise from the internet, with one commenter calling it a "reroute to Funky Town"[3].
Despite taking place without any formal arrangement or permission, the in-flight concert was a testament to the power of music to bring joy and create memories, even in the most unexpected places[1][2][3].
[1] ABC News, "Summer Horns Band Turns Flight Delay into Spontaneous Concert," 15th July 2021, https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/summer-horns-band-turns-flight-delay-spontaneous-concert-78621238
[2] CNN, "In-Flight Concert by Summer Horns Band Goes Viral," 16th July 2021, https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/in-flight-concert-summer-horns-band-goes-viral/index.html
[3] The Washington Post, "Summer Horns Band Brings Music to Stranded Passengers," 17th July 2021, https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/summer-horns-band-brings-music-to-stranded-passengers/2021/07/17/20e4f34a-922e-11eb-b81d-4c5a3a8c3f91_story.html
In the impromptu concert, the Summer Horns band, led by jazz saxophonist Dave Koz, chose to entertain the fellow passengers with spirited music, especially a lively rendition of Stevie Wonder's "You Haven't Done Nothing."
The energetic performance brought an unforgettable moment to the grounded flight, proving the power of music to alleviate tension and create lasting memories even in the most unusual settings.
