Jazz Maui 2023 Events
Toast The New Year Early!
JAZZ MAUI CELEBRATES
NEW YEAR’S EVE
AT SUNSET JAZZ
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2023
5PM – 7:30 PM
MAUI KU’IA ESTATE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
78 ULUPONO STREET, LAHAINA
PARTY FAVORS • NEW YORK TIMES SQUARE BALL DROP • GOURMET CHEESE PLATES • DRINK SPECIALS
LIVE JAZZ BY THE 7- MEMBER
MAKAI JAZZ GROUP
featuring
Bruce Boege – Saxophone
Jeff Hellmer – Piano
Tadashi Thomas – Trumpet
Jimmy C – Drums
Dave Graber – Bass
Abra Joy – Vocals
Gina Martinelli – Vocals
Must be 21 or older and have a valid photo ID. Limited Seating.
Required Advance Ticket Purchase is a donation to Arts Education for Children Group.
Gourmet cheese plates and drink specials are for purchase.
ProArts Playhouse and Jazz Maui present
Jocelyn Michelle Jazz Organ Band
featuring
John Rack – Guitar
Sammy K – Drums
John Zangrando – Saxophone
Paul January – Trumpet
Jocelyn Michelle – Hammond B-3 Organ
Saturday, December 16th, 2023
Starts 7:30 pm • Tickets $25-35
CALL: 808-463-6550
WWW.PROARTSMAUI.ORG
1280 South Kihei Rd in Azeka Plaza
ProArts Playhouse Hawai’i’s Favorite Local Theatre
-- Broadway World
Supported by Hawaii Tourism Authority through the community enrichment program and Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau
DECEMBER SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
December 3
Jeff Hellmer and Friends
Jeff Hellmer – Piano
Paul Marchetti – Drums
Ian Sheridan – Bass
Paul January – Trumpet
Gina Martinelli – Guest Vocalist
December 10
Jazz Maui Holiday Players
Joie Yasha – Saxophone
Paul January – Trumpet
Jeff Hellmer – Piano
Dave Graber – Bass
Paul Marchetti – Drums
Abra Joy – Vocals
December 17
Angela and Phil Benoit
Holiday Show
Angela Benoit – Vocals
Phil Benoit – Guitar
Special Guests
December 24
Closed
December 31
Sunset Jazz NY Eve
Makai Jazz Group
Bruce Boege – Saxophone
Jeff Hellmer – Piano
Tasashi Thomas – Trumpet
Jimmy C – Drums
Dave Graber – Bass
Abra Joy – Vocals
Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate, through its Chocolate Laulima program, supports local nonprofit organizations such as Arts Education for Children Group/Jazz Maui. Proceeds from concert ticket sales benefit Jazz Maui’s music education programs.
ProArts Playhouse and Jazz Maui present
Award-winning trumpeter
DeShannon Higa
Resilience
featuring
Ian Sheridan on Bass, Paul Marchetti on Drums,
& Jeff Hellmer on Piano
SAT. NOVEMBER 11TH, 2023
Starts 7:30 pm • Tickets $20-35
CALL: 808-463-6550
WWW.PROARTSMAUI.ORG
1280 South Kihei Rd in Azeka Plaza
ProArts Playhouse Hawai’i’s Favorite Local Theatre
-- Broadway World
Supported by Hawaii Tourism Authority through the community enrichment program and Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau
JAZZ MAUI PRESENTS
SUNSET JAZZ SERIES
Sundays • 5-7 PM
Maui Ku'ia Estate Chocolate Factory
78 Ulupono Street, Lahaina
Sunset Jazz spotlights an all-star line-up of local and visiting professional jazz musicians in the upstairs open air pavilion. Different artists perform each week and the music is always top-notch.
November 5
Sheryl Renee
Sheryl Renee – Vocals
Paul January – Trumpet
Howie Rentzer – Drums
David Graber – Bass
November 12
John Zangrando Quartet
Paul Marchetti – Drums
Ian Sheridan – Bass
Jeff Hellmer – Piano
John Zangrando – Saxophone
November 19
Jeff Hellmer & Friends
Paul January – Trumpet
Paul Marchetti – Drums
Ian Sheridan – Bass
Jeff Hellmer – Keyboards
November 26
Louise Lambert Quartet
Louise Lambert – Vocals, Piano
Michael Ferenci – Guitar
Barney Cortinez – Bass
Jose Ortiz – Percussion
Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate, through its Chocolate Laulima program, supports local nonprofit organizations such as Arts Education for Children Group/Jazz Maui. Proceeds from concert ticket sales benefit Jazz Maui’s music education programs.
ProArts Playhouse and Jazz Maui present
Steve Dubey
and the Maui Jazz Elements
An Evening of Classics from the Blue Note Jazz Era
feat. John Zangrando on Sax and Flute, Mark Johnstone on Piano, Marcus Johnson on Bass, & Howie Rentzer on drums
SAT. SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2023
Starts 7:30 pm • Tickets $25-35
CALL: 808-463-6550
WWW.PROARTSMAUI.ORG
1280 South Kihei Rd in Azeka Plaza
ProArts Playhouse Hawai’i’s Favorite Local Theatre
-- Broadway World
Supported by Hawaii Tourism Authority through the community enrichment program and Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau
To our valued guests and patrons,
We greatly appreciate your understanding and compassion during these difficult times. As we mourn the devastating loss of Lahaina Town, our hearts are also with those suffering loss in our community. We are fortunate that our ohana at Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate Factory are safe, however, in the aftermath of the wildfires, we must announce the postponement of our Sunset Jazz Series until further notice.
JAZZ MAUI PRESENTS
SUNSET JAZZ SERIES
Sundays • 5-7 PM
Maui Ku'ia Estate Chocolate Factory
78 Ulupono Street, Lahaina
Sunset Jazz spotlights an all-star line-up of local and visiting professional jazz musicians in the upstairs open air pavilion. Different artists perform each week and the music is always top-notch.
August 6
Phil and Angela Benoit
Phil Benoit – Guitar
Angela Benoit – Vocals
Dave Graber – Bass
Steve Dubey – Horns
August 13
Sheryl Renee
Louise Lambert – Keyboards
Dave Graber – Bass
Howie Rentzer – Drums
Sheryl Renee – Vocals
August 20
Mark Johnstone Quartet
Marcus Johnson – Bass
Paul Marchetti – Drums
Steve Boynton – Guitar
Mark Johnstone – Keyboards
August 27
Toby Couture Trio
Paul Marchetti – Drums
Ashton Yarbrough – Bass
Toby Couture – Keyboards
Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate, through its Chocolate Laulima program, supports local nonprofit organizations such as Arts Education for Children Group/Jazz Maui. Proceeds from concert ticket sales benefit Jazz Maui’s music education programs.
JAZZ MAUI PRESENTS
SUNSET JAZZ SERIES
Sundays • 5-7 PM
Maui Ku'ia Estate Chocolate Factory
78 Ulupono Street, Lahaina
Sunset Jazz spotlights an all-star line-up of local and visiting professional jazz musicians in the upstairs open air pavilion. Different artists perform each week and the music is always top-notch.
July 2
Sheryl Renee
Sheryl Renee – Vocals
Paul January – Keyboards
Dave Graber – Bass
Howie Rentzer – Drums
July 9
Swing Star
Michael Guzalak – Clarinet, Saxophone, Vocals
Steve Elliott – Guitar
Loren Tilley – Guitar
Dave Graber – Bass
July 16
Hawaii Jazz
Joie Yasha – Saxophone, Vocals
Mark Johnstone – Keyboards
Marcus Johnson – Bass
Howie Rentzer – Drums
July 23
Jazz Allstars
Paul Marchetti – Drums
John Zangrando – Saxophone
Mark Johnstone – Keyboards
Marcus Johnson – Bass
July 30
Jeff Hellmer and Friends
Jeff Hellmer – Piano
Marcus Johnson – Bass
Paul Marchetti – Drums
Paul January – Trumpet
Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate, through its Chocolate Laulima program, supports local nonprofit organizations such as Arts Education for Children Group/Jazz Maui. Proceeds from concert ticket sales benefit Jazz Maui’s music education programs.
Jazz Maui Presents
The 4th Annual Jazz Blues and Beyond Festival Concert
Saturday, July 29th
On the Courtyard Green at Kihei Charter School
650 Lipoa Pkwy, Kihei, HI 96753
DOORS OPEN 4:30 PM / PRESHOW 5:00 PM
Food Booths • Art Hale • Designated Dance Area
$20 General Admission / $15 Students
Featuring
Legendary Guitarist / Singer from the Conan O’Brien Show
JIMMY VIVINO
with Vizztone Blues Artists
COLIN JOHN & LONG TALL DEB
Paul Marchetti - Drums, Tim Hackbarth - Bass, Jeff Hellmer - Keyboards
SHERYL RENEE
Michael Ferenci – Guitar, Barney Cortinez – Bass,
Howie Rentzer – Drums, Paul January – Keyboards
DJ – LEE NORRIS
Preshow by
XTRE JAZZ COMBO
TIMELINE BAND
For Information: Text 808-283-3576
Support provided by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program, Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau, Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau, South Maui Learning Ohana, and Arts Education for Children Group
Presented by ProArts Playhouse and Jazz Maui
Ginai's Jazz Island
Featuring
Jeff Hellmer – Piano
Paul Marchetti – Drums
John Zangrando – Sax
Marcus Johnson – Bass
Saturday, July 15th
Starts 7:30 pm
ProArts Playhouse
1280 South Kihei Rd in Azeka Plaza
Tickets $25-35
CALL: 808-463-6550
www.PROARTSMAUI.ORG
Sponsored by Hawaii Tourism Authority & Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau
In Celebration of July 4th
JOIN US FOR A FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT
July 4th 2023 Concert in the Park
Music starts at 5:00 PM
Fireworks at 8:00 PM
James Campbell Park
684 Front St. • Lahaina, Maui
Bring your own low back beach chairs and mats for seating
Enjoy Fireworks & Performances by:
Chop Suey Jazz Orchestra
Na Ali‘i Big Band
Maui Community Band
Sponsored by:
Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunrise, Lahaina Restoration Foundation, Arts Education for Children Group / Jazz Maui, Hawaii Tourism Authority, Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau, LahainaTown Action Committee, and County of Maui
JAZZ MAUI PRESENTS
SUNSET JAZZ SERIES
Sundays • 5-7 PM
Maui Ku'ia Estate Chocolate Factory
78 Ulupono Street, Lahaina
Sunset Jazz spotlights an all-star line-up of local and visiting professional jazz musicians in the upstairs open air pavilion. Different artists perform each week and the music is always top-notch.
June 4
Toby Coture Quartet
Toby Coture – Keybords
Ashton Yarbrough – Bass
Paul Marchetti – Drums
Pohai Mo'iha – Vocals
June 11
Makai Jazz Group
Jimmy C – Drums
Jeff Hellmer – Keyboards
Bruce Boege – Sax
Dave Graber – Bass
June 18
Father’s Day with Sheryl Renee
Jeff Hellmer – Keyboards
Dave Graber – Bass
Howie Rentzer – Drums
Sheryl Renee – Vocals
June 25
Godinez Family Quartet
Sal Godinez – Vocals and Keyboards
Mike Ferenci – Guitar
Felipe Godinez – Bass
Duke Gadd – Drums
Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate, through its Chocolate Laulima program, supports local nonprofit organizations such as Arts Education for Children Group/Jazz Maui. Proceeds from concert ticket sales benefit Jazz Maui’s music education programs.
JAZZ MAUI PRESENTS
SUNSET JAZZ SERIES
Sundays • 5-7 PM
Maui Ku'ia Estate Chocolate Factory
78 Ulupono Street, Lahaina
Sunset Jazz spotlights an all-star line-up of local and visiting professional jazz musicians in the upstairs open air pavilion. Different artists perform each week and the music is always top-notch.
May 7
Tanama Colibri And Friends
Jeff Helmer – Keyboards
Bruce Boege – Saxophone
Ashton Yarbrough – Bass
Tanama Colibri – Vocals and Guitar
May 14
Mother's Day with Sheryl Renee
Sheryl Renee – Vocals
Louise Lambert – Keyboards
Doug White – Bass
Jimmy C. – Drums
May 21
Joe Cano Trio
George Tavy – Keyboards
Larry Fitzpatrick – Drums
Joe Cano – Guitar
May 28
Mark Johnstone Quartet
Paul Marchetti – Drums
Marcus Johnson – Bass
Steve Boynton – Guitar
Mark Johnstone – Keyboards
Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate, through its Chocolate Laulima program, supports local nonprofit organizations such as Arts Education for Children Group/Jazz Maui. Proceeds from concert ticket sales benefit Jazz Maui’s music education programs.
Jazz Maui and ProArts Playhouse present
THE CHARLIE PORTER QUINTET
Featuring
Duke Gadd, Jeff Hellmer, Marcus Johnson, & John Zangrando
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
ProArts Playhouse
1280 South Kihei Rd in Azeka Plaza
Starts 7 p.m.
Tickets $20-35
CALL: 808-463-6550
“...one of the most brilliant and imaginative contemporary composers of mainstream jazz... stimulating and emotive original music with a rare blend of sophistication and organicspontaneity.” - Chicago Jazz Magazine
JAZZ MAUI PRESENTS
SUNSET JAZZ SERIES
Sundays • 5-7 PM
Maui Ku'ia Estate Chocolate Factory
78 Ulupono Street, Lahaina
Sunset Jazz spotlights an all-star line-up of local and visiting professional jazz musicians in the upstairs open air pavilion. Different artists perform each week and the music is always top-notch.
April 2
A Tribute to Jazz Appreciation Month
Tom Stryker – Harmonica
Paul Marchetti – Drums
Paul January – Keyboards
Marcus Johnson – Bass
Bruce Boege – Saxophone
April 9
Easter Evening with Sheryl Renee
Howie Rentzer – Drums
Louise Lambert – Keyboards
Doug White – Bass
Sheryl Renee – Vocals
April 16
Steve Sargenti Quartet
Sal Godinez – Keyboards
Felipe Godinez – Bass
Steve Morris – Drums
Steve Sargenti – Nylon and Steel String Guitars, Mandolin and Harmonica
April 23
Jazz All Stars
Doug White – Bass
John Zangrando – Saxophone
Mark Johnstone – Keyboards
Paul Marchetti – Drums
April 30
Phil and Angela Benoit
Phil Benoit – Guitar
Angela Benoit – Vocals
Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate, through its Chocolate Laulima program, supports local nonprofit organizations such as Arts Education for Children Group/Jazz Maui. Proceeds from concert ticket sales benefit Jazz Maui’s music education programs.
KING KEKAULIKE HIGH SCHOOL AND JAZZ MAUI CELEBRATE
JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH
SATURDAY, APRIL 1
Jazz Night at the Empanada Lady
with Sal Lozano and Friends
Featuring
Sal Lozano with Jeff Helmer, Marcus Johnson and Paul Marchetti
Preshow by King Kekaulike Jazz Combo
Empanada Lady Restaurant & Lounge
2119 Vineyard Street, Wailuku
6-8pm. Doors open 5pm.
$10 Cover
Dinner reservations required at (808) 868-4544. Purchase tickets at Empanada Lady.
TUESDAY, APRIL 4
24th Annual King Kekaulike Spring Concert
with special guest Sal Lozano
Featuring
Kekaulike Wind Ensemble, Kekaulike Concert Choir, Na Ali‘i Big Band
Presented by The King Kekaulike High School Band Department
7pm Castle Theater
Maui Arts & Cultural Center
One Cameron Way, Kahului
Free Admission
JAZZ MAUI PRESENTS
SUNSET JAZZ SERIES
Sundays • 5-7 PM
Maui Ku'ia Estate Chocolate Factory
78 Ulupono Street, Lahaina
Sunset Jazz spotlights an all-star line-up of local and visiting professional jazz musicians in the upstairs open air pavilion. Different artists perform each week and the music is always top-notch.
March 5
Sheryl Renee & Friends
Sheryl Renee – Vocals
Howie Rentzer – Drums
Paul January – Keyboards
Doug White – Bass
March 12
Jocelyn Michelle Jazz Organ Band
featuring
Jocelyn Michelle – Hammond B3 Organ
John Rack – Guitar
Sammy K – Drummer
Bruce Boege – Saxophone
Paul January – Trumpet
March 19
Hawaii Jazz
featuring
Joie Yasha – Saxophone
Paul January – Keyboard
Howie Rentzer – Drums
Marcus Johnson – Bass
March 26
Rock Hendricks of Paul Hardcastle and the Jazz Masters
Rock Hendricks – Saxophone
with Mitch Kepa – Guitar, Vocals
Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate, through its Chocolate Laulima program, supports local nonprofit organizations such as Arts Education for Children Group/Jazz Maui. Proceeds from concert ticket sales benefit Jazz Maui’s music education programs.
ProArts Playhouse, Jazz Maui, and Mana‘o Radio present
A CELEBRATION OF THELONIOUS MONK
WITH 2 PRODUCTIONS
Tickets: $30 Each Or See Both For $50
MOSTLY MONK:
Tommy James Plays
The Music Of The Jazz Great
Friday, February 24, 2023 at 7:30PM
Besides being a wonderful jazz pianist, Tommy James is a composer, arranger and music director having majored in composition at the Manhattan School of Music. He has been the pianist and music director of the Duke Ellington Orchestra for the past nine years and recently moved to Honolulu from his former home in New York. Over the years Mr. James has worked with a wide ranging group of artists of many musical genres. Among the outstanding artists and bands with whom he has performed and/or recorded with are The Duke Ellington Orchestra, Lionel Hampton, Joe Williams, Maureen McGovern, Cleo Laine/John Dankworth, Nell Carter, Marlena Shaw, Roy Ayers, Melba Moore, Manu Dibango, Billy Vera, The Spinners, and the Temptations.
MONK
A One-Man Play
Starring Rome Neal
Written By Laurence Holder
Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 7:30PM
One-man play MONK by Laurence Holder, finds Jazz great American piano player/composer Thelonious Monk in an "afterlife state". Set in his home in San Juan Hill, New York, he revisits his existence from his childhood, until his final days on this earthly plane. The play explores Monk's obsession with Jazz music, the people who influenced him and those who he influenced along the way to becoming a legendary modern Jazz composer and pianist, who wrote classic tunes like :"Round Midnight", "Straight No Chaser" and "Well, You Needn't".
CONCERT POSTPONED
South Maui Learning Ohana & AECG / Jazz Maui Present
Concert on the Green
A Benefit for Music and Arts programs in the Schools
Saturday, February 18th
Kihei Charter School Courtyard
650 Lipoa Pkwy, Kihei, HI 96753
Doors Open 4:30pm • Preshow 5:00pm
Featuring
Legendary Guitarist / Singer / Music Director from the Conan O’Brien Show
JIMMY VIVINO
with
Vizztone Blues Artists
“Long Tall Deb” and Colin John
Paul Marchetti - Drums
Tim Hackbarth - Bass
Jeff Helmer - Keyboards
Sheryl Renee
with
George Tavy - Keyboards
Howie Rentzer - Drums
Jay Molina - Bass
Preshow by The Timeline Band
Sponsored by: South Maui Learning Ohana & Arts Education for Children Group / Jazz Maui
Supported by: Mana‘o Radio
JAZZ MAUI PRESENTS
SUNSET JAZZ SERIES
Sundays • 5-7 PM
Maui Ku'ia Estate Chocolate Factory
78 Ulupono Street, Lahaina
Sunset Jazz spotlights an all-star line-up of local and visiting professional jazz musicians in the upstairs open air pavilion. Different artists perform each week and the music is always top-notch.
February 5
Sal Godinez Jazz Trio
Sal Godinez – Vocals, Piano
Doug White – Bass
Duke Gadd – Drums
February 12
“For My Sweet”
A show for Valentines Day
Sheryl Renee – Vocals
Paul January – Keyboards, Trumpet
Howie Renzer – Drums
February 19
The Hi C’s
Dixieland Band
Paul January – Trumpet
Michael Guzalek – Clarinet
Jimmy C – Drums
Loren Tilley – Banjo
Colton Rafanan – Tuba
February 26
Godinez Family Trio
Latin / Brazilian Jazz
Estaire Godinez – Congas, Vocals
Felipe Gardinez – Bass, Vocals
Sal Godinez – Piano, Vocals
Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate, through its Chocolate Laulima program, supports local nonprofit organizations such as Arts Education for Children Group/Jazz Maui. Proceeds from concert ticket sales benefit Jazz Maui’s music education programs.
JAZZ MAUI PRESENTS
SUNSET JAZZ SERIES
Sunday, January 29 • 5-7 PM
Maui Ku'ia Estate Chocolate Factory
78 Ulupono Street, Lahaina
Music by
Makai Jazz Group
Bruce Boege – Saxophone
Jeff Hellmer – Keyboard
Jimmy C – Drums and Vocals
Dave Graber – Bass
Sunset Jazz spotlights an all-star line-up of local and visiting professional jazz musicians in the upstairs open air pavilion from 5-7 on Sundays. Different artists perform each week and the music is always top-notch.
Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate, through its Chocolate Laulima program, supports local nonprofit organizations such as Arts Education for Children Group/Jazz Maui. Proceeds from concert ticket sales benefit Jazz Maui’s music education programs.
JAZZ MAUI PRESENTS
SUNSET JAZZ SERIES
Sundays • 5-7 PM
Maui Ku'ia Estate Chocolate Factory
78 Ulupono Street, Lahaina
Sunset Jazz spotlights an all-star line-up of local and visiting professional jazz musicians in the upstairs open air pavilion. Different artists perform each week and the music is always top-notch.
JANUARY 1
Tadashi Thomas Trio
Tadashi “Jake” Thomas – Trumpet
Jeff Hellmer – Piano
Dave Graber – Bass
JANUARY 8
Mark Johnstone Trio
Mark Johnstone – Piano
Marcus Johnson – Bass
Paul Marchetti – Drums
JANUARY 15
A Musical Tribute to MLK Jr
Sheryl Renee – Vocals
Paul Marchetti – Drums
Paul January – Piano, Trumpet
JANUARY 22
A Tribute to Django Reinhardt
and Gypsy Jazz
Swing Star
Steve Elliott – Guitar
Mike Guzalak – Sax, Clarinet
Loren Tilley – Guitar
Dave Graber – Bass
Maui Ku’ia Estate Chocolate, through its Chocolate Laulima program, supports local nonprofit organizations such as Arts Education for Children Group/Jazz Maui. Proceeds from concert ticket sales benefit Jazz Maui’s music education programs.
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