If you’re trying to throw a good party, the trick is to invite a lot of people who enjoy each other’s company and who keep the energy high and positive. The musical community on Maui most definitely knows how to do that. Exhibit A? The enticing guest list at this year’s Maui Invitational Music Festival Jazz and Blues Fest: The Highseas Dixieland Jazz Band, composed of Lisa Owen, tuba player and band leader (as well as former band director at Seabury Hall); Jerry Eisenberg, clarinet; Willie Boughton, trumpet; Mickey Felipe, banjo; and Jimmy C., drums and vocals. The Mana’o Radio Orchestra will also perform, bringing Vince Esquire (pictured), Omar and the Soultones, featuring Ken Stover on keys and Rick Yamashiro on sax, and Jamllad and the AECG student ensemble with them. Kathy Collins will emcee, surely keeping it upbeat and spicy. All of these peeps will perform at the Jazz and Blues Fest, as well as the rest of the events of the summer-long festival (check out mautime.com/calendar for complete listings). Proceeds support the Arts Education for Children Group (AECG). 667-2805, www.aecg.org
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