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JAZZ MAUI PRESENTS

SUNSET JAZZ SERIES

Sundays
Show Times:

5:00-6:30 pm
7:30-9:00 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.

Jazz Maui Presents: Sunset Jazz Series April 2026 Schedule of Events

April 5

“Standard Time” with The Mary Anne Anderson Quintet

Selections from everyone’s jazz favorites in a unique, classic style

Paul January – Keys, Trumpet
Dave Graber – Bass
Howie Rentzer – Drums
Bruce Boege – Sax
Mary Anne Anderson – Vocals

April 12

John Zangrando Quintet

Classic and Modern Jazz

John Zangrando – Sax
Indio – Drums
Dave Graber – Bass
Jeff Hellmer – Keys
Paul January – Trumpet

April 19

Maui Bossa Jazz Quartet

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

Bita Fonseca – Guitar
Renata Cordeiro – Vocals
John Zangrando – Sax
Marcelo Ignacio – Percussion

April 26

Storyland Jazz

1920s – 1940s Swing and Jazz

Loren Tilley – Guitar, Vocals
Loren Story – Vocals
Jeff Hellmer – Keys
Michael Guzalak – Reeds, Vocals
Dave Graber – Bass
Nolan Wren – 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 and ProArts Maui present renowned jazz pianist Tommy James

Jazz Maui and ProArts Maui present

Renowned Pianist

Tommy James

featuring
Swinging Jazz Standards

Friday, April 10, 2026
ProArts Playhouse
Show begins at 7:30pm
CALL: 808-463-6550
WWW.PROARTSMAUI.ORG

ProArts Playhouse Hawai’i’s Favorite Local Theatre
1280 South Kihei Rd in Azeka Plaza

JAZZ MAUI PRESENTS

SUNSET JAZZ SERIES

Sundays
Show Times:

5:00-6:30 pm
7:30-9:00 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.

Jazz Maui Presents: Sunset Jazz Series May 2026 Schedule of Events

May 3

Jeff Hellmer Quintet

Featuring original compositions of band membersalong with timeless jazz stand

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

May 10

Angela and Phil Benoit

Feel-good, Mother's Day music...jazz, fun covers and original compositions

Angela Benoit – Vocals
Phil Benoit – Guitar
Nicolas Kern – Percussion
Dave Graber – Bass

May 17

Dayan Kai Quartet

Reimagined jazz classics and inspiring originals infused with hues of world music

Dayan Kai – Vocals, Keys, Saxophones, Flute, Clarinet
Barney Cortinez – Bass
Michael Ferenci – Guitar
Josh Greenbaum – Drums

May 24

Hawaii Jazz

Cool, classic, straight ahead sax jazz

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

May 31

Swing Star

The music of Django Reinhardt, featuring gypsy jazz, bossa nova, other gypsy music and Django covers from the great American Jazz Standards of that time period.

Michael Guzalak – Vocals, Percussion, Clarinet, Sax
Steve Elliott – Guitar
Bita Fonseca – 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.

JAZZ MAUI PRESENTS

SUNSET JAZZ SERIES

Sundays
Show Times:

5:00-6:30 pm
7:30-9:00 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.

Jazz Maui Presents: Sunset Jazz Series June 2026 Schedule of Events

June 7

Mark Johnstone
The Funky Meltdown

Enjoy a high-energy set ranging from New Orleans Funk and 60’s Soul-Jazz to fresh interpretations of Jazz-Funk classics featuring some of Maui’s top players

Featuring:
Mark Johnstone – Keys
Justin Favell – Guitar
Lenny Castellanos – Bass
Brent Elberg – Drums

June 14

Tanama Colibri Quintet

Classics and straight ahead jazz

Jeff Hellmer – Keys
Paul Bunuan – Sax
Dave Graber – Bass
Forris Gump – Drums
Tanama Colibri – Vocals

June 21

Hawaii Jazz

Modal Jazz & Songs motivated to inspire sociopolitical and artistic change

Dr. Joie Yasha – Saxophone, Vocals
Mark Johnstone – Keys
Dave Graber – Bass
Howie Rentzer – Drums

June 28

Kady Lady and her Most Excellent Fellows

Music from the 1920s to the present, swinging and carefully selected

Kady 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.

PAST EVENTS

All That Jazz Gala

King Kekaulike Band Boosters
March 28, 2026

Step back into the Roaring 20s!

Enjoy an evening of music, food, and memories to support the next generation of musicians.

All That Jazz Gala | King Kekaulike Band Boosters

Be a part of something extraordinary at King Kekaulike High School Band Boosters's All That Jazz Gala. It's an event like no other, and we want to invite you to be there!

Event Schedule and Menu:

5pm: Doors open and Silent Auction Begins
6pm: Plated dinner service begins

Menu:

Course 1: Farm to Table Seasonal Salad
Course 2: Okinawan Sweet Potato Croquettes
Course 3: Meat option: Braised Boneless Beef Short Ribs with Various Sides
Course 3: Vegan option: Vegan Wellington with Various Sides
Course 4: Lilikoi Mousse Trifle with Mac-nut Brittle
7:00pm: Live musical performances begin

Strike up the band for a night to remember!

Live Musical Performances:

Chop Suey Jazz Orchestra
Na Ali'i Big Band Jazz (King Kekaulike High School)

8:30pm: Silent Auction Ends
9:00pm: End of Event

JAZZ MAUI PRESENTS

SUNSET JAZZ SERIES

Sundays
Show Times:

5:00-6:30 pm
7:30-9:00 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.

Jazz Maui Presents: Sunset Jazz Series March 2026 Schedule of Events

March 1

Valley Isle Steel Pan

Unique fusion of island rhythms and improvisational jazz

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

March 8

John Zangrando Quartet

Classic and progressive jazz with passion

John Zangrando – Sax
Mark Johnstone – Keys
Doug White – Bass
Indio – Drums

March 15

Kady Lady and her Most Excellent Fellows

Music from the 1920s to the present, swinging and carefully selected

Kady Lady – Vocals and Bass
Chris Beaty – Guitar and Vocals
Michael Guzalak – Reeds
Nicolas Kern – Percussion
Tom Stryker – Chromatic Harmonica

March 22

Tanama Colibri Quintet

Classics and straight ahead jazz

Jeff Hellmer – Keys
Paul Bunuan – Sax
Dave Graber – Bass
Forris Gump – Drums
Tanama Colibri – Vocals

March 29

The Jazz Maui Modern Quintet

Bossa Nova Night featuring the music of Joao, Astrud Gilberto, Antonio Jobim, & Stan Getz

Jicara – Guitar, Vocals
Joy Belt-Roselieb – Vocals
Craig Roselieb – Sax
Jeff Hellmer – Keys
Dave Graber – Bass
Nolan Wren – 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.

Jazz Maui Presents: Sunset Jazz Series February 2026 Schedule of Events

February 1

Pre-show
featuring
The Tadashi Thomas / Siwon Lee Duo

Bebop, swing and contemporary jazz

Phil and Angela Benoit

Easy listening vocal jazz, bossa nova and more…

Phil Benoit – Guitar
Angela Benoit – Vocals
Dave Graber – Bass
Nicolas Kern – Percussion

February 8

Hawaii Jazz

Moods – Modal Jazz & songs motivated to inspire change.

Dr. Joie Taylo – Saxes, Flute, Vocals
Mark Johnstone – Keys
David Graber – Bass
Howie Rentzer – Drums

February 15

Dayan Kai Quartet

Newly arranged jazz classics and originals

Michael Ferenci – Guitar
Barney Cortinez – Bass
Josh Greenbaum – Drums
Dayan Kai – Vocals, Key, Guitar

February 22

Abra Joy Quintet

Timeless jazz vocals from the Great American Songbook

Abra Joy – Vocals
Paul January – Trumpet
Jeff Hellmer – Keys
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.

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.

Jazz Maui Presents: Sunset Jazz Series January 2026 Schedule of Events

January 4

Impromptu

Jazz and Standards featuring Chromatic Harmonica
Mark Johnstone – Keys
Paul January – Trumpet, Vocals
Dave Graber – Bass
Jimmy C – Drums, Vocals
Tom Stryker – Jazz Harmonica

January 11

John Zangrando Quintet

Music honoring Wayne Shorter
Mark Johnstone – Keys
Dave Graber – Bass
Prem Brosio – Guitar
Indio – Drums
John Zangrando – Sax

January 18

Swing Star

A birthday tribute to the music of Django Reinhardt, featuring gypsy jazz, bossa nova, and other gypsy music of his time
Michael Guzalak – Vocals, Percussion, Clarinet, Sax
Steve Elliott – Guitar
Bita Fonseca – Guitar
Dave Graber – Bass

January 25

Pre-show

featuring
The Tadashi Thomas / Siwon Lee Duo

Bebop, swing and contemporary jazz

Jazz Convergence

International Jazz
Ingrid Vismaya Hagelberg – Vocals
Steve Dubey – Trumpet, Chromatic, Harmonica
Jeff Helmer – Keys
Dave Graber – Bass
Indio – 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.

A Musical Tribute to<br />
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. | Monday January 19, 2026

A Musical Tribute to

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Join us as we honor the King Holiday 2026

Mission Possible 2
“Building Community, Uniting a Nation the Nonviolent Way”

Monday January 19, 2026
Kalana O Maui Building (County Building)
200 S. High St. Wailuku
9:00 AM - NOON

Bring a Lawn Chair
For more information contact:
INFO@AEFCG.ORG or call 808-283-3576

Presented by Pro Arts Playhouse and Jazz Maui: Jazz Masters in Hawaii

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Makana Aloha Foundation
Hawai'i Tourism Authority

Sheryl Renee

Sheryl ReneeThe 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.

Known as the "Lady with the Golden Voice", Sheryl's gift of song has led to wonderful opportunities, her highlight, performing the national anthem for President Barack Obama, featured and support vocals for countless CDs, bands, events, projects, and sharing creative time with some of the greatest names in show biz, including Candi Staton, Larry Dunn, Freda Payne, String Cheese Incident, The Contribution and the Colorado Symphony Orchestra conducted by the late Marvin Hamlisch. Other notable musical relationships and Co-producing shows since 1998 with Arts Education for Children Group in Maui HI. Her greatest joy is introducing extraordinary talent.

Tom Stryker

Tom StrykerTom received his first harmonica at the age of 15 in San Francisco as a Christmas gift.  It was then he engaged former “Harmonica Rascal” Ray Tankersley to teach him to play.   

Tom played lead with the “Harmonica Express,” and the world famous “Johnny Puleo Harmonica Gang.”.  Tom then went on to perform around the world on his own, also performing with the Harmonica Aces on Holland America Cruises Lines to South America.  He is continues to perform as a soloist in Asia including China.  Tom also performs in the Reno area clubs/restaurants and at Jazz Festivals along with Jazz Bands and Symphonies worldwide..

Tom recently recorded a CD Album, “EastCollaboration” with the great Tony Luisi.

A strong supporter of the harmonica movement, Tom joined “SPAH,” The Society For The Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica in 1980.  He was President of SPAH from 2006 to 2012  with members worldwide.

Paul January

Paul JanuaryPaul 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.”

 

Now Paul and his family live in Lahaina, Maui. Most of his time is spent homeschooling their 8-year-old grandson, offering advice to the adult daughters, or renovating their home, but in his spare time, he looks forward to sharing his music with the island of Maui.