Jazz Maui 2014’s All-Star Concert will conclude the week-long island-wide series of Jazz performances and workshops. There will be musicians local and visiting and Jazz enthusiasts can look forward to great performances from Valery Ponomarev (pictured here), Tommy James and Shari Lynn. Arrive early for King Kekaulike High School’s Na Ali'i Big Band (6pm). The after school … [Read more...] about This Friday, Aug. 1: Jazz Maui 2014 All-Star Concert @MauiArtsCulture
Jazz Maui
This Monday through Sunday, July 28-August 3: Jazz Maui 2014
Beautiful, smooth music will resonate across Maui next Monday as the Arts Education for Children Group (AECG) presents the second annual Jazz Maui music festival. Jazz Maui doesn't simply showcase concerts, but also allows local music students to participate in workshops under the leadership of artists like Tommy James, the music director of the Duke Ellington Orchestra. The … [Read more...] about This Monday through Sunday, July 28-August 3: Jazz Maui 2014
This Monday through Saturday, July 28-Aug 3: Jazz Maui 2014
Arts Education for Children Group is presenting Jazz Maui 2014. It starts Monday, July 28 and runs through Saturday, Aug. 3. The festival will feature performances from Valery Ponomarev, Tommy James and Hawaii’s Amy Hānaiali'i. Jazz Maui will also provide various workshops for musicians including one on horns with Valery Ponomarev, a Big Band Swing seminar with Tommy James and … [Read more...] about This Monday through Saturday, July 28-Aug 3: Jazz Maui 2014
Talking Story With Oahu Jazz Trumpet Player DeShannon Higa
We hear a lot about big name Jazz artists coming to Maui, so it's especially great to hear about one with Hawaii roots. DeShannon Higa, who grew up in Hilo, will be performing at Gannon's on Saturday, Feb. 22, as a benefit to the Arts Education for Children Group. He's one of Oahu's most renowned trumpet players, and has sat in with so many bands it's hard to keep … [Read more...] about Talking Story With Oahu Jazz Trumpet Player DeShannon Higa
Air Force- The Band.
There is a new boy band in town, but they aren't cut from the usual cloth... these guys are way tougher than NSYNC. Support our troops! Not by knitting mittens, or wearing little pins and bumper stickers, but rather by attending their free concert with free parking at Whaler's village from 6-8 PM on Saturday, February 6th. The popular band Hana Hou is composed of 11 members, … [Read more...] about Air Force- The Band.