Jazz Maui presents the 2026 2nd Annual New Year’s Eve Experience!

A benefit for Jazz Maui’s music education programs and year-round arts and music enrichment for Maui residents.

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
5-8 PM / Maui Ku'ia Chocolate Factory Pavillion

Toast the New Year with a Tribute Show to timeless music icons Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra. Featuring Award Winning vocalist Sheryl Renee backed by a 7-piece band of Maui's top musicians.

The festivities also feature:

Party Favors
New Year’s Toast by Maui Wine
Times Square ball drop on Big Screen
Online Silent Auction
Cocktail and Drink Specials
Food Available for pre-order: Sushi by Smash Maui, Cheese Plates, Pho

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.

December 7

Hawaii Jazz

Be Cool & Free: A journey to avant garde jazz
Jeff Hellmer – Keys
Howie Rentzer – Drums
Dave Graber – Bass
Dr. Joie Yasha – Saxophone, Flute, Vocals

December 14

Tanama Colibri Quintet

Holiday favorites and straight ahead jazz
Forris Gump Davis – Drums
Jeff Hellmer – Keys
Prem Brosio – Bass
Paul Bunuan – Sax
Tanama Colibri – Vocals

December 21

Jazz Maui Holiday Allstars

Swinging Holiday jazz favorites including "Silver Bells”, “Little Drummer Boy”, “Let It Snow" and more
Joy Belt-Roselieb – Vocals
Craig Roselieb – Sax
Dave Graber – Bass
Howie Rentzer – Drums
Jeff Hellmer – Keys
Abra Joy – Vocals
Paul January – Trumpet

December 28

The Jazz Maui Modern Quintet

Modern jazz compositions including swing, Latin jazz and contemporary fusion
Nolan Wren – Drums
Ashton Yarbrough – Bass
Jeff Hellmer – Keys
Prem Brosio – Guitar
Craig Roselieb – Sax

November 2

Prem Brosio Quartet

Featuring a blend of modal jazz, post-bop, and jazz fusion
Dave Graber – Bass
Jesse Smith – Drums
Paul January – Keys, Trumpet
Prem Brosio – Guitar

November 9

Mark Johnstone Quartet

Hard-swinging, dynamic straight ahead Jazz
Steve Boynton – Guitar
Dave Graber – Bass
Mark Johnstone – Keys
Howie Rentzer – Drums

November 16

John Zangrando Quintet

Classic and progressive jazz with passion
Mark Johnstone – Keys
Dave Graber – Bass
Steve Boynton – Guitar
Brent Elberg – Drums
John Zangrando – Sax

November 23

Café Musique

A savory, musical "plat du jour" featuring jazzy classics with a French twist
Mary Anne Anderson – Vocals
Paul January – Keys, Trumpet
Dave Graber – Bass
Jimmy C – Drums, Vocals

November 30

Katie Lady and her Most Excellent Fellows

Featuring music from the 1920s to the present, swinging and carefully selected
Katie Lady – Vocals and Bass
Chris Beaty – Guitar and Vocals
Michael Guzalak – Reeds
Nicolas Kern – 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.

October 5

The Denin Slage-Koch Quartet

Jazz improvisation celebrating music from the Great American Songbook to the jazz compositions of today

Denin Slage-Koch – Guitar
Jeff Hellmer – Keys
Dave Graber – Bass
Howie Rentzer – Drums

October 12

Jocelyn Michelle Jazz Organ Band

Jazzed up 60s-era pop and show tunes, originals and songs from the masters

Jocelyn Michelle – Hammond B-3 Organ
John Rack – Guitar
“Slammin” Sammy K – Drums
Mike Lewis – Trumpet
Reggie Padilla – Saxophone

October 19

The Boogie Sisters

Vintage swing classics, boogie-woogie, soulful jazz and swamp blues

Cat Black – Vocals
Louise Lambert – Keys, Vocals
Barney Cortinez – Bass
Jesse Smith – Drums
Michael Ferenci – Guitar

October 26

Impromptu

Standards, jazz and contemporary music

Michael Freegrade – Bass
Mark Johnstone – Keys, Vocals
Paul January – Trumpet, Vocals
Jimmy C – Drums, Vocals
Tom Stryker – Jazz Harmonica

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.

September 7

Hawaii Jazz

Straight ahead Jazz

Dr. Joie Yasha – Saxophones, Flute, Vocals
Jeff Hellmer – Keys
Howie Rentzer – Drums
Dave Graber – Bass

September 14

Phil & Angela Benoit with
Special Guest Tom Ricciuti

Favorite timeless jazz classics featuring the smooth vocals of Angela Benoit with the acoustic jazz guitar mastery of Phil Benoit and Tom Ricciut

Phil Benoit – Guitar
Angela Benoit – Vocals
Tom Ricciuti – Guitar

September 21

Valley Isle Steel Pan

A fusion of island rhythms and improvisational Jazz

Prem Brosio – Guitar
Ashton Yarbrough – Bass
Brent Elberg – Drums
Jeff Hellmer – Keys
Nolan Wren – Steel Drums

September28

Abra Joy Quintet

Timeless jazz vocals from the Great American Songbook

Jeff Hellmer – Keys
Dave Graber – Bass
Howie Rentzer – Drums
Paul January – Trumpet
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.

August 3

Estarie Godinez Quartet

Straight ahead and Latin Jazz

David Graber - Bass
John Zangrando - Saxophone
James Somera - Drums
Jeff Hellmer - Keyboards
Estaire Godinez - Percussion and Vocals

August 10

Maui Bossa Jazz Quartet

Authentic Brazilian Jazz, Bossa Nova, Samba, Blues and traditional Rhythms

Renata Cordeiro - Vocals
Bita Fonseca - Guitar
John Zangrando - Saxophone, Flute
Dave Graber - Bass

August 17

John Zangrando Quartet

Acoustic Jazz Classics from the 50’s to the 80’s and beyond

Mark Johnstone - Keyboards
Dave Graber - Bass
John Zangrando - Saxophone
Indio - Drums

August 24

Jeff Hellmer Quartet

Straight-ahead jazz along with band members' originals

Paul January - Trumpet
Jeff Hellmer - Keyboards
Dave Graber - Bass
Howie Rentzer - Drums

August 31

Paia Bay Jazz Quartet

Traditional Jazz, Fusion, Blues and Latin

Mark Johnstone- Keyboards
Howie Rentzer - Drums
Justin Favell - 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.

JULY 6

Jeff Hellmer Quartet

Paul January – Trumpet
Dave Graber – Bass
Jeff Hellmer – Keys
Howie Rentzer – Drums
Abra Joy – Vocals

JULY 13

Joel Katz Quartet

Jesse Smith – Drums
Dave Graber – Bass
Jeff Hellmer – Keys
Joel Katz – Hawaiian Steel Guitar

JULY 20

Jazz and Cocktails

with international songstress Mary Anne Anderson

Jeff Hellmer – Keys
Dave Graber – Bass
Jimmy C – Drums
Mary Anne Anderson – Vocals

JULY 27

Hugh Ragin Quartet

Jeff Hellmer – Keys
Dave Graber – Bass
Howie Rentzer – Drums
Hugh Ragin – 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.

July 4

Paia Bay Quartet

Howie Rentzer – Drums
Steve Boynton – Guitar
Mark Johnstone – Keys
Dave Graber – Bass

July 11

Dayan Kai

Dayan Kai – Keys, Strings, Harmonica, and more
Barney Cortinez – Bass
Maya Bendotoff – Percussion

July 18

I-Drive

Isaac "ICEMAN" Zablan – Lead Vocals / Drums
Rod "Crystal Clear" Antoon – Keys
Kai "The Reverend" Akin – Guitar
Evan "Equalizer" Hernandez – Guitar

July 25

Tempa & Naor’s Soul Kitchen

Tempa – Vocals
Naor Nave – Guitar
Michael Ferenci – Guitar

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 South Maui Learning Ohana present

The Jazz Maui Little Big Band

"An Evening of Hawaiian Influenced Jazz"

SATURDAY, JULY 12
Doors open at 5PM
The Altitude Deck, Kihei

Special guests include vocalist Abra Joy &
Joel Katz on Hawaiian Steel Guitar
Preshow by
Na Ali’i Big Band

Join us for an exciting evening of jazz at
The Altitude Deck, 650 Lipoa Pkwy., Kihei

$20 Adults • $10 Students

Text – 808-283-3576 for information

The 18-member Jazz Maui Big Band, directed by Chicago-based saxophonist Craig Roselieb, set list will feature classics like "Swingtime in Honolulu" by Duke Ellington, "On a Coconut Island" by Louis Armstrong, "Hawaiian War Chant" by Tommy Dorsey, " and more.

Featuring
Maui Community Band
and Nā Aliʻi Big Band

'Ohana Courtyard at Whalers Village
Friday, July 4, 2025
6pm - 8pm

This Indepdenence Day, we invite you to gather in the ‘Ohana Courtyard at Whalers Village for a heartfelt and celebratory evening of music and community. The Maui Community Band and Na Alii Big Band return to the stage, honoring their long history of performing at Lahaina’s legendary 4th of July celebrations.

This special performance is a tribute to the island's enduring spirit and a nod to the traditions that have brought our community together for decades. From patriotic favorites to jazz classics and island-inspired rhythms, these bands – made up of local volunteer musicians and students – promise an uplifting evening of music and aloha.

June 1

Hawaii Jazz

Dr. Joie Yasha – Saxophones
Jeff Hellmer – Keys
Howie Rentzer – Drums
Prem Brosio – Guitar

June 8

I Drive

Isaac "ICEMAN" Zablan – Lead vocals / Drums
Rod "Crystal Clear" Antoon – Keys
Kai "The Reverend" Akin – Guitar
Neal "The Boss" Rabaca – Bass

June 15

Steve Boynton Quartet

Dave Graber – Bass
Brent Elberg – Drums
John Zangrando – Woodwinds
Steve Boynton – Guitar

June 22

Prem Brosio Quartet

Prem Brosio – Guitar
John Zangrando – Saxophones
Ashton Yarbrough – Bass
Jesse Smith – Drums

June 29

Gina Martinelli Quartet

Paul January – Keys
Michael Feegrade – Bass
Jesse Smith – Drums
Gina Martinelli – 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 and South Maui Learning Ohana present

A Musical Tribute to Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Featuring from New York

Violinist Meg Okura and Soprano Saxophone Innovator Sam Newsome

Joined by local jazz greats Jeff Hellmer (piano), Dave Graber (bass), and Kevin Garland (drums), this all-star quintet blends original works and reimagined melodies from Japan, China, and beyond—celebrating heritage through the universal language of jazz.

Opening Performers:
NaAlii Jazz Combo
Wilmont Kahalalii

SATURDAY, MAY 24 @ The Altitude Deck
Doors Open at 5:00pm

Seating is limited
Adult Tickets $20 • Students (18 and under) $10
All Inclusive Festival Plate $30
To see the full menu and more information, click the 'Buy Tickets' button below.

Non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase, BYOB
$10 corkage fee purchased with ticket.

Jazz Maui presents

Sunset Jazz Series

Meg Okura & Sam Newsome
NY/Maui Quintet

In a Benefit Concert for the
King Kekulike High School Music Program

The Quintet includes:
MEG OKURA, violinist & composer
SAM NEWSOME, soprano saxophonist & composer
JEFF HELLMER, keyboardist
DAVE GRABER, bassist
KEVIN GARLAND, drummer

Sunday, May 25
5:00-7:00 Pm
Maui Ku‘ia Estate
Chocolate Factory
78 Ulupono Street, Lahaina

Proceeds from this concert will support the 2025 King Kekaulike High School Music Program Japan Tour.

Seating is limited. Advance ticket purchase is required.

MAY 4

Jeff Hellmer Quintet

Jeff Hellmer – Piano
Paul January – Trumpet
Ashton Yarbrough – Bass
Howie Rentzer – Drums
Abra Joy – Guest Vocalist

MAY 11

(Mother's Day)
Phil & Angela Benoit

Angela Benoit – Vocals
Phil Benoit – Guitar
Dave Graber – Bass
John Zangrando – Flute and Saxophone
Special Guests
Silky Sister – Vocals
and Cody Quintana – Guitar

MAY 18

Sheryl Renee

Paul January – Keys
Dave Graber – Bass
Howie Rentzer – Drums
Sheryl Renee – Vocals

MAY 25

Jazz Maui Benefit Concert

Straight from New York, Grammy-nominated violinist Meg Okura and soprano sax iconoclast Sam Newsome join forces with Maui’s own Jeff Hellmer (keys), Dave Graber (bass), and Kevin Garland (drums) for a night of unforgettable music.
Proceeds to support the 2025 KKHS Music Program Japan Tour

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.

April 6

Brazilian Duo with Friends

Bita Fonseca – Guitar
Renata de Moraes – Vocals
John Zangrando – Sax and Flute
David Graber – Bass

April 13

SHELL YEAH

Sheryl Renee – Vocals
Shawn McLaughlin – Guitar
Barney Cortinez – Bass
Ian Hollingsworth – Drums

April 20

Tanama Colibri Quartet

Tanama Colibri – Vocals
Jeff Hellmer – Keys
Ashton Yarbrough – Bass
Nolan Wren – Drums

April 27

John Zangrando Quartet

Doug White – Bass
Mark Johnstone – Keys
Howie Rentzer – Drums
John Zangrando – Sax and Flute

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.

The King Kekaulike High School Music Program Proudly Presents,

26th Annual KKHS Spring Concert
with Special Guest Artist, Eric Miyashiro

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Featuring:
Na Ali'i Big Band
Kekaulike Concert Choir
Kekaulike Wind Ensemble

Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Castle Theater
Start: 7:00pm
Doors Open: 6:30pm

FREE Admission!

Supported by Arts Education for Children Group, Jazz Maui, and Maui Arts & Cultural Center.

March 2

Mark Johnstone Organ Quartet

John Zangrando – Saxes and Flutes
Mark Johnstone – Keys / Jazz Organ
Steve Boynton – Guitar
Howie Rentzer – Drums

March 9

( I- Drive )

Rod "Crystal Clear" Antoon – Keys
Kai the "Reverend" Akin – Guitar
Kanoa "Special K" – Bass
Isaac the "ICEMAN" – Drums / Lead Vocals

March 16

SHELL YEAH

Sheryl Renee – Vocals
Shawn McLaughlin – Guitar
Barney Cortinez – Bass
Howie Rentzer – Drums

March 23

Gina Martinelli Quartet

Jeff Hellmer – Keys
Michael Feegrade – Bass
Jesse Smith – Drums
Gina Martinelli – Vocals

March 30

Impromptu

Tom Stryker – Harmonica
Jeff Hellmer – Keys
Dave Graber – Bass
Jimmy C – Drums
Paul January – Trumpet
Abra Joy – Guest Vocalist

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.

February 2

Swing Star
with special guests
“The Hula Honeys”
- A tribute to Django Reinhardt

Steve Elliot – Guitar
Dave Graber – Bass
Mike Guzalak – Clarinet & Saxophone
Bita Fonseca – Guitar

February 9

SHELL YEAH

Sheryl Renee – Vocals
Shawn McLaughlin – Guitar
Barney Cortinez – Bass
Ian Hollingsworth – Drums

February 16

Phil & Angela Benoit

Phil Benoit – Guitar
Angela Benoit – Vocals
Dave Graber – Bass
John Zangrando – Saxophone & Flute
Jimmy C – Drums

February 23

Hawaii Jazz

Dr. Joie Yasha – Saxophones
Jeff Hellmer – Piano
Ashton Yarbrough – Bass
Brent Elberg – 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.

January 5

Red Dirt - Jazz Fusion

Avi Ronen – Guitar
John Zangrando – Tenor Sax
Rick Bodinus – Drums
Jason Ganis – Bass

January 12

Gina Martinelli Quartet

Jeff Hellmer – Keys
Dave Graber – Bass
Howie Rentzer – Drums
Gina Martinelli – Vocals

January 19

Sheryl Renee

Paul January – Keys, Trumpet
Dave Graber – Bass
Howie Rentzer – Drums
Sheryl Renee – Vocals

January 26

“Jazz goes to the movies”
with International Songstress Mary Anne Anderson

Jeff Hellmer – Keys
Dave Graber – Bass
Jimmy C – Drums
Bruce Boege – Saxophone
Mary Anne Anderson – 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.

A Celebration of

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Join us as we honor the King Holiday 2025
"Protecting Freedom, Justice and Democracy in the spirit of Nonviolence 365"

Monday January 20, 2025
Kalana O Maui Building
(County Building)
200 S. High St. Wailuku
8:30 am - 11:00 am

Entertainment • Fellowship • Unity

Bring a low back chair

For more information contact: info@aecg.org
or call 808-283-3576