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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 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.
PAST EVENTS
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
Jazz Maui Presents
2025
NEW YEAR'S EVE EXPERIENCE
A benefit for Jazz Maui’s music education programs
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
5-8 pm
Maui Kuia Chocolate Factory Pavillion
Featuring the 13-Member
Jazz Maui Little Big Band
The festivities also feature:
Party favors
360 photo booth experience
Complimentary Champagne toast
Times Square ball drop on big screens
Online Silent auction
Cocktail and drink specials
Food available for purchase: Sushi by Smash Maui, cheese platters and more
Celebrate New Year’s Eve At Sunset Jazz
Seating is limited. Get your tickets now.
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.
Silent Auction
Scan the QR code or click the link below to bid on items
Joy Belt-Roselieb Performance Clip
ProArts Playhouse and Jazz Maui present
The Belford Hernandez Quartet
Featuring:
Belford Hernandez - Piano
Ashton Yarbrough - Bass
Craig Roselieb - Saxophones
Nolan Wren - Drums
with special guests
Joy Belt-Roselieb - Vocals,
and
Pete Ellman - Trumpet
FRIDAY DECEMBER 27, 2024
Starts 7:30 pm • Tickets $20-40
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.
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.
December 1
Mark Johnstone Quartet
Howie Rentzer – Drums
David Graber – Bass
Steve Boynton – Guitar
Mark Johnstone – Keys
December 8
"I DRIVE"
Isaac "ICEMAN" Zablan – Drums/Vocals
Kai "The Reverend" Akin – Lead Guitar
Alessandro "GQ" Welsh – Rhythm Guitar
Kanoa "Special K" Kukaua – Bass
Special Guest
Paul "The Sax Man" Bunuan – Saxophone
December 15
Sheryl Renee
Paul January – Keys, Trumpet
Ashton Yarbrough – Bass
Howie Rentzer – Drums
Sheryl Renee – Vocals
December 22
Holiday Jazz with Joy
Joy Belt-Roselieb – Vocalist
Craig Roselieb – Saxophones
Jeff Hellmer – Keyboards
Ashton Yarbrough – Bass
Howie Rentzer – Drum
December 29
Belford Hernandez Quartet
Belford Hernandez – Piano
Craig Roselieb – Saxophones
Nolan Wren – Drums
Ashton Yarbrough – Bass
with special guests
Pete Ellman and Tadashi Thomas – Trumpet
and Joy Belt-Roselieb – 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
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 3
Ashton Yarbrough Quartet
Prem Brosio – Guitar
John Zangrando – Saxophone
Ashton Yarbrough – Bass
Nolan Wren – Drums
November 10
Stan Kessler
“A Taste of Kansas City”
Stan Kessler – Trumpet
Dave Graber – Bass
Howie Rentzer – Drums
Jeff Hellmer – Piano
November 17
Sheryl Renee
Paul January – Keys, Trumpet
Dave Graber – Bass
Howie Rentzer – Drums
Sheryl Renee – Vocals
November 24
Tanama Colibri & Friends
Brent Elberg – Keys
Ashton Yarbrough – Bass
Nolan Wren – Drums
Tanama Colibri – 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
Stanton Kessler
A Taste of Kansas City!
Featuring
Jeff Hellmer - Piano
Howie Rentzer - Drums
Dave Graber - Bass
SAT. NOVEMBER 9TH, 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.
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.
October 6
Jazz Maui Players
Paul January – Keys & Trumpet
Loren Tilley – Guitar
Howie Rentzer – Drums
Michael Guzalak – Sax & Clarinet
October 13
Sheryl Renee
Paul January – Keys
Dave Graber – Bass
Howie Rentzer – Drums
Sheryl Renee – Vocals
October 20
Nara Boone Quartet
Brent Elberg – Drums
Dave Graber – Bass
Josh Hearl – Guitar
Nara Boone – Vocals
October 27
“Impromptu”
Tom Stryker – Jazz Harmonica
Sheryl Renee – Guest Vocals
Paul January – Keys & Trumpet
Jimmy C – Drums & 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
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.
September 1
Gina Martinelli Quartet
Gilbert Emata – Piano
Dave Graber – Bass
Mike Kennedy – Drums
Gina Martinelli – Vocals
September 8
Phil & Angela Benoit
featuring Bossa Nova, Brazilian Jazz and more
Dave Graber – Bass
John Zangrando – Saxophone and Flute
Nicholas Kern – Percussion
Phil Benoit – Guitar
Angela Benoit – Vocals
September 15
Tommy James Quartet
featuring The music of Duke Ellington
Howie Rentzer – Drums
John Zangrando – Saxophone
Dave Graber – Bass
Tommy James – Piano
September 22
Sheryl Renee
Howie Rentzer – Drums
Dave Graber – Bass
Paul January – Piano
Sheryl Renee – Vocals
September 29
Hawaii Jazz
Dr. Joie Yasha – Saxophone
Jeff Hellmer – Piano
Dave Graber – Bass
Howie Rentzer – 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.
ProArts Playhouse and Jazz Maui present
Mostly Duke
featuring
Jazz Pianist
Tommy James
with
Saxophonist John Zangrando, Drummer Howie Rentzer, Bassist Dave Graber, Guest Vocalist Sheryl Renee
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2024
At 7:30 pm • Tickets $20-40
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.
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 4
Jeff Hellmer and Friends
Gina Martinelli – Vocals
Jeff Hellmer – Keyboards
Ian Sheridan – Bass
Jordan Kamikawa – Drums
August 11
Sheryl Renee
Jeff Hellmer – Keyboards
Michael Feegrade – Bass
Howie Rentzer – Drums
Sheryl Renee – Vocals
August 18
Marie-Claire Giraud
Howie Rentzer – Drums
Mark Johnstone – Keyboards
Ashton Yarbrough – Bass
Marie-Claire Giraud – Vocals
August 25
International Songstress
Mary Anne Anderson
Mark Johnstone – Keyboards
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.
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 7
Mark Johnstone Quartet
Mark Johnstone – Keyboards
John Zangrando – Saxophone
Paul Marchetti – Drums
Steve Boynton – Guitar
July 14
Victor Fields
John Zangrando – Saxophone
Paul Marchetti – Drums
Ian Sheridan – Bass
Jeff Hellmer – Keyboards
Victor Fields – Vocals
July 21
Ian Sheridan Quartet
Ian Sheridan – Electric Bass
Jeff Hellmer – Keyboards
Kevin Garland – Drums
Steve Boynton – Guitar
July 28
Sheryl Renee
Paul January – Keyboards
Dave Graber – Bass
Howie Rentzer – Drums
Sheryl Renee – 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
Victor Fields
“One of the most dynamic and versatile jazz singers today!”
Chicago Jazz Magazine
Featuring:
keyboardist Jeff Hellmer; saxophonist John Zangrando, guitarist Prem Brosio, bassist Ian Sheridan,
drummer Paul Marchetti, percussionist Larry Fitzgerald.
SATURDAY, JULY 13TH, 2024
Starts 7:30 pm • Tickets $20-40
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.
Jazz Maui Jazz Camp 2024
Backlit Buddha Studios
395 Dairy Road #M, Kahului
Jazz Maui presents Jazz Maui Camp 2024, a series of inspiring clinics designed for aspiring jazz vocalists and musicians of all ages including high school and college students and adults.
Jazz Maui Camp’s clinicians include four of New York City’s finest young jazz musicians; leading figures of Maui’s jazz scene that have toured and taught internationally; and, two outstanding vocalists that have performed and recorded worldwide. Clinics will focus on instrument and vocal-specific jazz techniques, performance practice, and jazz improvisation, often in hands-on settings. Participants may attend as many sessions as they like, held mostly in the evenings between July 1 and July 11 at Backlit Buddha Studios in Kahului. To secure a seat for the clinics please reserve your spot here. We look forward to seeing you!
JAZZ MAUI CELEBRATES
THE FOURTH OF JULY 2024
WITH THE JAZZ MAUI ALL STAR JAZZ QUINTET
AT WHALERS VILLAGE IN KAANAPALI
Thursday, July 4, 2024
11am-2pm
Free Admission
The Jazz Maui All Star Jazz Quintet featuring trumpeter Paul January, saxophonist Johnny Z,
bassist Dave Graber, drummer Howie Rentzer, keyboardist Jeff Hellmer and vocalists Abra Joy
and Sheryl Renee with special guest trumpeter Tadashi Thomas performs as part of the Fourth of July festivities at Whalers Village.
Supported by Hawaii Tourism Authority Community Enrichment Program
JAZZ MAUI PRESENTS A HOLIDAY CONCERT
TO CELEBRATE
THE FOURTH OF JULY
AT QUEEN KAAHUMANU CENTER
275 W. Kaahumanu Avenue, Kahului
Thursday, July 4 - 2pm
Admission is free
Kathy Collins, Emcee
Traditional holiday concert featuring favorites performed by
King Kekaulike High School Alumni Combo
Chop Suey Jazz Orchestra
Na Ali‘i Big Band
Maui Community Band
Supported by Hawaii Tourism Authority Community Enrichment Program
Jazz Maui presents
The Tadashi Thomas Quartet
One-Of-A-Kind Jazz Evening
An Intimate Concert featuring New York Jazz Pianist Caelan Cardello on an exquisite Bösendorfer piano, accompanied by heavy pupus and fine wine.
Saturday, June 29 at 6pm
At the home of Mary Anne & Nam Le Viet
Tickets - $150 PP
Please Join us for an exclusive private event of great music to benefit The Jazz Maui Music Education Program featuring fabulous trumpeter Tadashi Thomas, pianist Caelan Cardello, bassist Aron Caceres, and percussionist Julian Miltenberger. Presented by Arts Education for Children Group.
Jazz Maui and the King Kekaulike High School Music Department present
The 5th Annual
Jazz Blues & Beyond Festival
Featuring:
The Tadashi Thomas Quartet
“Four Of New York City’s Finest Young Jazz Musicians”
Tadashi Thomas, trumpet; Caelan Cardello, piano; Aron Caceres, bass; and Julian Miltenberger, drums
with The Na Ali’i Big Band
“One Of Hawaii's Finest Youth Jazz Ensembles”
FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2024
Performing Arts Center
King Kekaulike High School
121 Kula Highway, Makawao
Show at 6:00 PM
Doors Open at 5:30 PM
Suggested Donations: $15 Adults $10 Students
The Jazz Maui 2024 Maui Music Series is supported by Hawaii Tourism Authority Community Enrichment Program.
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 2
Gina Martinelli Quartet
Jeff Hellmer – Keyboards
Paul Marchetti – Drums
Dave Graber – Bass
Gina Martinelli – Vocals
June 9
Nara Boone Quartet
Josh Hearl – Guitar
Jordan Kamikawa – Drums
Dave Graber – Bass
Nara Boone – Vocals
June 16
Father’s Day with Sheryl Renee
Rod Antoon – Keyboards
Dave Graber – Bass
Howie Rentzer – Drums
Sheryl Renee – Vocals
June 23
Hawaii Jazz
Dr. Joie Yasha – Saxophone
Jeff Hellmer – Keyboards
Paul Marchetti – Drums
Dave Graber – Bass
June 30
Tadashi Thomas Quartet
Julian Miltenberger – Drums
Caelan Cardello – Keyboards
Aron Caceres – Bass
Tadashi Thomas – 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
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 5
John Zangrando Quartet
John Zangrando – Saxophones and Flutes
Mark Johnstone – Keyboards
Paul Marchetti – Drums
Dave Graber – Bass
May 12
Sheryl Renee
Sheryl Renee – Vocals
Mark Johnstone – Keys
Dave Graber – Bass
Jimmy C – Drums
Steve Dubey – Trumpet
May 19
Nightcap
Brent Elberg – Keys
Dave Elberg – Guitar/Vocals
Alex Keeney – Sax
Shea Derrick – Vocals
May 26
Three to 5
Matt Del Olmo – Guitar
Ian Sheridan – Bass
Kevin Garland – Drums
Matt Novotney – Organ
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 Jazz Maui 2024 Maui Music Series Presents
“More Classics From The Blue Note Jazz Era”
With Steve Dubey And The Maui Jazz Elements
On Saturday, May 11, 2024
On Saturday, May 11, the Jazz Maui 2024 Maui Music Series presents “More Classics from the Blue Note Jazz Era” with trumpeter Steve Dubey and The Maui Jazz Elements featuring John Zangrando on sax and flute, Mark Johnstone on piano, Ian Sheridan on bass, and Paul Marchetti on drums, at the ProArts Playhouse, 1280 S. Kihei Road, in Kihei. The show begins at 7:30pm and tickets are available at www.ProArtsMaui.org.
The second in a series, this evening of music celebrates the classic period of Blue Note Records and commemorates the 85th founding of the company. The Blue Note record company released more than 1000 albums from 1949 to 1966, and 900 of them have been labeled”classics” in the history of American jazz music. Legendary jazz icons such as Art Blakey, Miles Davis, Joe Henderson, Cannonball Adderly, Hank Mobley, Ron Carter, Freddie Hubbard, Max Roach, Thelonious Monk and many more were recorded and their music preserved by Blue Note for future jazz lovers. The May 11th concert is an homage to the legacy of the artists who created the Blue Note sound and shaped this unique American tradition.
Trumpeter Steve Dubey has been an active member of the music community on the island of Kauai for the last three decades. He has appeared with many resident and visiting artists such as Michael Ruff, Lao Tizer, Tierney Sutton, Gabriel Espinosa, Taj Mahal, Howard Levy (of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones), and others. He has been a pillar in Kauai's premier latin jazz/salsa ensemble Rumba De Fuego. More recently, he has appeared as a guest artist with Maui's own Angela and Phil Benoit, both on Maui and their West Coast tours.
John Zangrando, or “Johnny Z,” came to Maui in 1980 from New York and has been one of the busiest sax players on the island since. He has played or recorded with George Benson, John Mayall, Michael McDonald, Dionne Warwick, and Gladys Knight. He has also played with Dr. Lonnie Smith, Danny Gottlieb and Mark Egan of Elements and was musical director for singer Jon Hendricks for his Hawaii tour. Johnny Z plays tenor, alto, soprano, baritone and bass saxophones, as well as flute, piccolo, bass clarinet and electronic wind instrument (EWI).
Multi-instrumentalist Mark Johnstone is best known for his keyboard work with the Grammy-nominated Mick Fleetwood Blues Band and The Island Rumors Band. He can also be found in a variety of settings as a soloist or sideman, displaying skills on keys, guitar, harmonica and vocals. While working and touring with Mick Fleetwood he shared the stage with many accomplished artists such as Carlos Santana, Willie Nelson, John Mayall, Michael MacDonald, Alice Cooper, Steven Tyler, Dave Mason, Pat Simmons, Sammy Hagar and many more.
Ian Sheridan is a professional bassist, producer, and mixing engineer. Ian has performed and recorded with many artists including multiple Grammy winner Jason Mraz. Ian has produced and engineered many songs and albums that have received national radio airplay, charting, and commercial and media placement.
Well known on Maui, Paul Marchetti studied drums and percussion in New York and has performed and recorded with artists such as Mick Fleetwood, Eric Marienthal, Walter Becker, Michael McDonald, Michael Buble and many more. He started his career in 1973, touring and recording with Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary. Marchetti has appeared on national and local television shows and recorded and toured with an international list of artists.
Jazz Maui, a branch of the 501(c)-3 nonprofit Arts Education for Children Group (www.aecg.org), provides opportunities for participation in high quality jazz music education and performances. Throughout the year The Jazz Maui 2024 Maui Music Series presents Sunset Jazz every Sunday in Lahaina, outstanding visiting virtuosos in a bi-monthly concert series in Kihei, and special concerts, clinics and classes held at various venues around the islands. Jazz Maui supports Jazz Night at the Empanada Lady in Wailuku and “Sheryl Renee Salutes” at ProArts.
Selected performances presented by Jazz Maui, including the first concert in the “Classics from the Blue Note” series are live-streamed on the organization’s website: www.JazzMaui.org.
The Jazz Maui 2024 Maui Music Festival is supported by Hawaii Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program.
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 7
Jeff Hellmer & Friends
Paul January – Trumpet
Paul Marchetti – Drums
Dave Graber – Bass
Jeff Hellmer – Keyboards
April 14
Sheryl Renee
Paul January – Keyboards
Howie Rentzer – Drums
Dave Graber – Bass
Sheryl Renee – Vocals
April 21
Phil & Angela Benoit
Angela Benoit – Vocals
Phil Benoit – Guitar
John Zangrando – Woodwinds
Chris Dennis – Percussion
April 28
Makai Jazz Group
Bruce Boege – Saxophone
Jeff Hellmer – Keyboards
Dave Graber – Bass
Jimmy C. – 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.
The Jazz Maui 2024 Maui Music Series Presents
The 25Th Annual King Kekaulike High School Spring Concert
With The Na Ali’i Big Band Featuring Special Guest Chad Lefkowitz-Brown
And Kekaulike Wind Ensemble And Kekaulike Concert Choir
On Thursday, April 11, 2024
The Jazz Maui 2024 Maui Music Series presents the 25th Annual King Kekaulike High School Spring Concert, on Thursday, April 11th, in the Castle Theater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului. The concert spotlights the Kekaulike Wind Ensemble and Kekaulike Choir along with the Na Ali’I Big Band featuring special guest saxophonist Chad Lefkowitz-Brown. Doors open at 6:30pm and the concert begins at 7pm. Admission is free.
Chad Lefkowitz-Brown is a New York-based saxophonist and recording artist recognized for his work as a soloist in the genres of jazz and pop music. Hailed as a "Sax Phenom" by the New York Daily News, Chad is a featured artist on two Grammy winning albums, and has toured through six continents playing venues from Carnegie Hall to the Super Bowl. As a bandleader, he has headlined jazz venues and festivals around the world. As a soloist, Chad has joined acts like Chris Botti, Arturo Sandoval, and Christian McBride. No stranger to the big screen, Chad has been featured on numerous TV shows with pop icons like Taylor Swift, rock legends like Don Henley, as well as the Hollywood film, “Here Today” with Billy Crystal and Tiffany Haddish.
The Na Aliʻi Big Band is one of Hawaiʻi’s premier ensembles for traditional and contemporary big band-style jazz and swing. Ranging from Fletcher Henderson and Duke Ellington to Maynard Ferguson and Gordon Goodwin, this after-school course focuses on the stylistic elements of jazz music throughout the last 100 years and has toured across the state of Hawaiʻi as well as across the U.S. Mainland and throughout Japan.
Comprised of over 45 students ranging from grades 9 to 12, the Kekaulike Wind Ensemble is designed to be a continuation of the intermediate school band experience and to prepare students for music in college and beyond. The Wind Ensemble specializes in the performance of both classical and contemporary wind band literature ranging in difficulty from advanced high school to the collegiate level.
The Kekaulike Concert Choir is a vocal ensemble of over 30 students ranging from grades 9 to 12. Students work to refine their singing technique and perform repertoire utilizing various harmonic structures and mixed voice parts. Standard choral repertoire is studied, as well as contemporary music and works from the jazz, pop, rock, and R&B genres.
The King Kekaulike High School Music Program was established in September of 1995, coinciding with the opening of the main school. The program engages more than 50 public performances per year throughout Hawaiʻi and frequently tours across Japan and the U.S. Mainland. The program often brings award-winning guest artists to Maui the help of organizations such as Jazz Maui to mentor, adjudicate, and perform with the students. The list of guest musicians includes Tower of Power’s David Garibaldi, the Jazz Messengers’ Valery Ponomarev, the Duke Ellington Orchestra’s Tommy James, legendary trumpeter and composer Eric Miyashiro, Grammy-nominated Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, and Grammy-winners such as percussionist Arturo O’Farrill, trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis, and saxophonist Sal Lozano.
Jazz Maui, a branch of the 501(c)-3 nonprofit Arts Education for Children Group (www.aecg.org), provides opportunities for participation in high quality jazz music education and performances. Throughout the year The Jazz Maui 2024 Maui Music Series presents Sunset Jazz every Sunday in Lahaina, outstanding visiting virtuosos in a bi-monthly concert series in Kihei, and special concerts, clinics and classes held at various venues around the islands. Jazz Maui supports Jazz Night at the Empanada Lady in Wailuku and “Sheryl Renee Salutes” at ProArts Playhouse. Selected performances presented by Jazz Maui are live-streamed on the organization’s website: www.JazzMaui.org.
The Jazz Maui 2024 Maui Music Festival is supported by Hawaii Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program.
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 3
Swing Star
with special guest
Tom Stryker
Michael Guzalak – Clarinet, Saxophone, Vocals
Steve Elliott – Guitar
Loren Tilley – Guitar
Dave Graber – Bass
Tom Stryker – Harmonica
March 10
Sheryl Renee
Paul January – Keys, Trumpet
Michael Feegrade – Bass
Howie Rentzer – Drums
Sheryl Renee – Vocals
March 17
Lady Kiah Jazz Quartet
Jeff Hellmer – Keys
Ian Sheridan – Bass
Kevin Garland – Drums
Lady Kiah – Trumpet, Vocals
March 24
Gina Martinelli Quartet
Gilbert Emata – Keys
Paul Marchetti – Drums
Dave Graber – Bass
Gina Martinelli – Vocals
March 31
Mark Johnstone Quartet
Ian Sheridan – Bass
Paul Marchetti – Drums
Steve Boynton – Guitar
Mark Johnstone – Keys
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 BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY-HAWAII STUDIO ORCHESTRA
PERFORM FREE CONCERTS DURING MARCH
The Jazz Maui 2024 Maui Music Series Presents The Brigham Young University-Hawaii Studio Orchestra in free concerts featuring “The Happiest Songs on Earth” at 6pm Thursday, February 29 at the Royal Lahaina Resort and March 1 at Queen Ka’ahumanu Shopping Center, and at 6:30pm on Saturday, March 2 at King Kekaulike High School.
The BYU Studio Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Daniel Henderson, is a full jazz orchestra of approximately 68 people (basically a big band with strings, harp, extra woodwinds, and extra percussion), including a few singers fronting the orchestra. It brings a fresh, fashionable and comedic new twist to the popular music of the golden age of jazz and Hollywood presenting light, lively and humorous music of the 1940s and 50s.
The Orchestra specializes in recovering and restoring unpublished, classic arrangements from archives and libraries, most of which have not been heard live on stage since they were recorded by Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, and The Pied Pipers 60-80 years ago. Powered by years of archival and academic research, the orchestra’s repertoire has been recovered and restored by BYU-Hawaii music professors and students directly from the original, unpublished manuscripts that once belonged to the original artists. New choreography, costuming, and sketch comedy add to the music.
On Thursday, February 29, 2024 the concert takes place at 6pm at the Luau Grounds at the Royal Lahaina Resort in Ka’anapali. Concert goers should park at the Fairway Shops or Whalers Village and take the free shuttle to the hotel.
On Friday, March 1, the Orchestra performs at 6pm at Queen Ka’ahumanu Shopping Center in Kahului.
The concert on Saturday, March 2, begins at 6:30 when the orchestra performs with the King Kekaulike High School Jazz Band at the King K campus in Kula.
The Jazz Maui 2024 Maui Music Series is supported by the Hawaii Tourism Authority Community Enrichment Program.
For more information, visit www.JazzMaui.org or text (808) 283-3576.
You can learn more about the group, see photos and watch videos on the BYU–Hawaii Studio Orchestra web page.
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.
SUNSET JAZZ CELEBRATES
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
February 4
Nightcap
Shea Derrick – Vocals
Brent Elberg – Piano
Gibran Vicente – Guitar / Vocals
Alex Keeney – Saxophone
February 11
Sheryl Renee
Mark Johnstone – Piano
Howie Rentzer – Drums
Dave Graber – Bass
Sheryl Renee – Vocals
February 18
Meg Okura & Kevin Hays
Jazz Band
Meg Okura – Violin
Kevin Hays – Piano
Ian Sheridan – Bass
Paul Marchetti – Drums
February 25
Hawaii Jazz
Joie Yasha – Saxophone
Paul Marchetti – Drums
Jeff Hellmer – Piano
Ian Sheridan – 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.
ProArts Playhouse and Jazz Maui present
Global Jazz
featuring
Meg Okura
of the Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble
and Grammy-winning jazz pianist
Kevin Hays
SAT. FEBRUARY 17TH, 2024
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
Read:
"The ‘Queen of Chamber Jazz’ will play in Kihei and Lahaina"
by Jon Woodhouse for The Maui News
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 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
January 7
Gabriel Mark Hasselbach Quartet
Jeff Hellmer – Piano
Paul Marchetti – Drums
Dave Graber – Bass
Gabriel Mark Hasselbach – Trumpet
January 14
Tadashi Thomas Quartet
Jeff Hellmer – Keyboard
Tadashi Thomas – Trumpet
Ian Sheridan – Bass
Paul Marchetti – Drums
January 21
Celebrating Dr. King
Mark Johnstone – Keyboards
Michael Feegrade – Guitar
Howie Rentzer – Drums
Sheryl Renee – Vocals
January 28
Godinez Family
Sal Godinez – Keyboards , Vocals
Estaire Godinez – Congas, Vocals
Felipe Godinez – Bass
Duke Gadd – Drums
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.
ProArts Playhouse and Jazz Maui present
Billboard Recording Artist
Gabriel Mark Hasselbach
& Band
featuring
Dave Graber - Bass
Paul Marchetti - Drums
Jeff Hellmer - Piano
Gabriel M Hasselbach - Trumpet
SAT. JANUARY 6TH, 2024
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
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The dynamic versatility of Colorado's Sheryl Renee comes from a literal lifetime in and around the entertainment business. An audience favorite, Sheryl moves effortlessly between music genres, artistic avenues, and her entrepreneurial pursuits. Her voice can be heard on hundreds of recordings and commercials. She gets great joy from nurturing and introducing extraordinary talent.
Tom received his first harmonica at the age of 15 in San Francisco as a Christmas gift.
Paul January got his first paying gig when he was 11 years old, playing piano for a children’s fashion show in Denver, Colorado. By 1972 he was attending music school, teaching piano and trumpet, and working every weekend, and when his former piano teacher said, “Let’s move to Vegas and play in the orchestras!” he was all in. By 1974 he realized that he couldn’t take the heat (literally as well as figuratively) and found a much more temperate climate and much nicer people in the Reno area, with still plenty of work in the field of music. He spent the next 46 years playing in various spots around Reno and Tahoe, as a single performer playing jazz, standards, and pop, or with groups as large as 17 playing everything from funk to big band jazz. He has had the privilege of working with some of the biggest names ever to grace the stages of Reno and Las Vegas, and has made many friends along the way. But when a global pandemic (we’re looking at you, COVID!) closes down your gig, what to do? The only logical answer is “Retire and move to Hawaii.”