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Jazz, Blues, and Beyond!
Jazz Maui: Jazz, Blues, & Beyond!
With the Katie Thiroux Trio with guest artists Justin Kauflin, Sheryl Renee, Mike Lewis, and Paul Contos
Saturday, June 29, 2019 – 7:30 PM
McCoy Studio Theater
Maui Arts & Cultural Center
1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI 96732
The celebrated and internationally renowned bassist and vocalist, Katie Thiroux, will light up the night with her all-star trio supporting four knockout guest artists.
Enjoy a night of great music with Quincy Jones’ protege, pianist Justin Kauflin; Jazz & Blues vocalist, Sheryl Renee; Honolulu-based trumpet sensation, Mike Lewis; and saxophone giant, Paul Contos, who has toured with everyone from Dizzy Gillespie to the Temptations.
“Katie Thiroux is a multitasking talent who swings her bass with a Mack-truck-powered lilt that would make her hero Ray Brown proud and who transforms her smallish voice into a thing of delight” – The New Yorker
“Justin is simply a beautiful cat…you can feel it in every note he plays.”
– Quincy Jones
“Sheryl received the “Presidential Seal of Approval” when selected to perform the National Anthem for President Barack Obama in 2009; Witek is all class and groove. His time is impeccable, he has his brushwork down, he knows when to open things up.” – All About Jazz
2019 Jazz Maui East Meets West Festival
Jazz Maui Camp
June 23-30, 2019
This exciting new camp is designed for aspiring young musicians (13+) of all skill levels looking to unleash their creativity and explore the beauty of Hawaii. Instruction includes ensembles, master classes, electives and concerts from our award winning faculty. Daily music curriculum will be enhanced with Hawaiian immersion activities including Luau, Snorkeling, Beach time, History Tours and more. Come spend a fun filled week of music and culture in beautiful Maui.
Our professional instruction includes ensembles, master classes, electives and concerts from our award winning faculty. Collectively, they have performed at numerous prestigious venues including Birdland, Monterey Jazz Festival, The Blue Note, Montreux Jazz Festival, Walt Disney Concert Hall and tours in Asia, Europe, South America.
Katie Thiroux (Bass, Vocals) “Rising Star Bassist” – Downbeat Magazine www.katiethiroux.com
Matt Witek (Drums) “Witek is all class and groove.” – All About Jazz www.mattwitek.com
Justin Kauflin (Piano) “Simply beautiful cat…you can feel it in every note he plays” – Quincy Jones www.justinkauflin.com
Paul Contos (Woodwinds, Brass) “Educator of the Year” – Downbeat Magazine (Director of Monterey Jazz Festival Education, Director of SF Jazz High School All Star Big Band, Director of Next Generation Jazz Orchestra)
The 22nd Annual KKHS Spring Concert
Monday, March 11, 2019 – 7:00 PM
Castle Theater
Maui Arts & Cultural Center
1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI 96732
King Kekaulike High School Music proudly presents The 22nd Annual KKHS Spring Concert featuring world-renown jazz piano master and director of the Duke Ellington Orchestra – Tommy James, Kekaulike Wind Ensemble, Kekaulike Concert Choir, and Na Ali‘i Big Band.
FREE ADMISSION
2018 Jazz Maui East Meets West Schedule
Vocal Improv and Stage Technique Clinic with Ginai
Wednesday, June, 27 2018, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
King Kekaulike High School, Band Room
121 Kula Hwy
Makawao, HI 96768
Improve your singing skills with internationally renowned jazz and R&B artist Ginai. She will offer an introduction to scat and developing improv skills along with performance tips and tricks from her decades of experience! Open to the public.
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FREE, To register call (808) 283-3576.
Jazz Technique with Mike Lewis
Wednesday, June, 27 2018, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
King Kekaulike High School, Band Room
121 Kula Hwy
Makawao, HI 96768
Take your jazz technique to the next level! Mike Lewis is an experienced teacher and performer and like a great jazz solo, this workshop will go where it needs to go. Topics covered include sound, listening, story telling, scales, sequencing, air support, jazz history and so much more. University of Hawai’i Maui College Jazz Band Director, Mike Lewis, has recorded and toured with artists such as Sammy Davis, Wynton Marsalis, Sonny and Cher, Billy Joel, Natalie Cole, The Temptations, Tony Bennett, Gladys Knight, Bruno Mars and more.
FREE, To register call (808) 283-3576.
in8 flow w. SAMMAY
Thursday, June 28, 2018, 1:00 p.m.
Maui Arts & Cultural Center Omori Studio
One Cameron Way
Kahului, HI 96732
This workshop will focus on learning to embody the individual within the collective and finding one's innate flow through rootedness in the natural elements, spiritual essence, and fundamentals of movement found in hip hop and modern dance.
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FREE, To register call (808) 283-3576.
Jazz Maui Presents East Meets West Festival Kick Off Concert
Thursday, June, 28 2018, 6:00 p.m to 10:00 p.m.
Home of Nam and Maryanne LeViet
272 S. Ulukoa Place, Kaanapali Golf Estates
Kaanapali, HI 96761
Presented by the Arts Education for Children Group, this one-of-a-kind event features The June Skies Jazz Combo as well as the Mike Lewis & Friends Quartet joined by the fabulous vocalist and three-time Hawaiian Music Awards Winner, Ginai. Mike Lewis and Ginai will be joined by some of Hawai’i’s top jazz musicians. This event is not to be missed.
Tickets are $100 and can be purchased by clicking the link below.
East Meets West themed pupus and wines are included.
Jazz Maui Presents East Meets West Festival
Friday, June 29, 2018, Pre Show 4:00 p.m., Concert 6:00 p.m.
King Kekaulike Performing Arts Center
121 Kula Hwy
Makawao, HI 96768
Best of the Blue Note Tribute with Mike Lewis & Friends Quartet featuring award winning Jazz/R&B vocalist Ginai and performances by renowned San Francisco choreographer SAMMAY with UH Maui Dance Club & Dance International Foundation and Zenshin Daiko. The opening pre-show concert features the June Skies Combo and Tanama Colibri. Kathy Collins will serve as emcee.
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Tickets are $15. Food will be available for purchase at the event.
Jazz Maui Presents East Meets West Festival
Saturday, June 30, 2018, Pre Show 4:00 p.m., Concert 6:00 p.m.
King Kekaulike Performing Arts Center
121 Kula Hwy
Makawao, HI 96768
Best of the Blue Note Tribute with Mike Lewis & Friends Quartet featuring award winning Jazz/R&B vocalist Ginai. The Chop Suey Jazz Orchestra will also take the stage and the Na Ali’i Big Band will close the evening in a special performance joined by Mike Lewis on trumpet and vocalist Ginai. The opening 4:00 p.m. pre-show concert features Shea Derrick accompanied by Dave Elberg. At 5:00 p.m. the pre-show concert continues with a performance by Joie Yasha and the Gems of Jazz. Kathy Collins will serve as emcee.
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Tickets are $15. Food will be available for purchase at the event.
Joie Yasha and the Gems of Jazz
Sunday, July 1, 2018, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Center Stage at Queen Ka’ahumanu Center
275 West Ka’ahumanu Avenue
Kahului, HI 96732
Jazz Maui presents First Sunday Jazz concerts as part of its annual East Meets West Festival and Queen Kaahumanu Center's Maui Made Sundays.
July’s featured performers will be Joie Yasha and the Gems of Jazz. Led by saxophonist Joie Yasha, the Gems of Jazz is made up of some of Maui’s finest jazz musicians with Sal Godinez on keyboard, Peter Delacroce on percussion and Jake on trumpet. They will be performing from 11:00 a.m. to noon. Maui Made Sundays' entertainment continues until 5:00 p.m. with a variety of Hawaiian music students and artists.
FREE
Concert in the Park
Wednesday, July, 4 2018, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Lahaina Library Lawn
680 Wharf St
Lahaina, HI 96761
An incredible line up of two of Maui’s top jazz ensembles, the Chop Suey Jazz Orchestra and the Na Ali’i Big Band! Over 70 members of the community will perform. The event concludes appropriately with fireworks.
FREE
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About Jazz Maui
Jazz Maui, a program of Arts Education for Children Group (AECG) nonprofit organization, provides an opportunity for island residents, music students, aspiring and professional musicians, and jazz music aficionados to participate in or attend high-quality jazz music performances. Through festivals, music clinics and dance workshops, Jazz Maui provides a venue for student performers to establish connections with recognized professionals in music and dance.
First Sunday Jazz Concerts
Sunday, February 4, 2018 and every First Sunday until December 2, 2018
11 am to 12 pm
Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center in Kahului
First Sunday Jazz concerts are part of Jazz Maui’s annual East Meets West Festival and Queen Ka’ahumanu Center’s Maui Made Sundays.
Rising star artist, Prem Brosio from Maui headlines Sunday Jazz with Friends on the main stage. As a professional guitarist and music educator, Prem trained as a jazz guitarist in Switzerland and earned a Bachelor of Education degree in Music from University of Hawai’i at Manoa. He teaches choir at Haleakala Waldorf School, performs around the island as a soloist, and is a member of the Chop Suey Jazz Orchestra and Maui Chamber Orchestra Chorus.
Maui Made Sundays’ entertainment continues until 5 pm with a variety of Hawaiian music students and artists. Admission is FREE.
Joie Taylor has been a saxophonist for over 25 years, and has been a member and leader of several bands. In the Montgomery Jazz Orchestra of the State of Alabama she has performed in small and big bands with Tommy Stewart, Charles Ellington, Kebbi Williams and grammy award winning artists Javon Jackson and Delfayo Marsalis in the 2016 Maui Jazz Festival