Jazz Maui presents Sunset featuring the Makai Jazz Group: saxophonist Bruce Boege, keyboardist Jeff Hellmer, bassist Dave Graber, and drummer Jimmy C. Sunset Jazz concert attendees must be 21 or older and have a valid photo ID. Held weekly in the upstairs open-air pavilion, Jazz Maui’s Sunset Jazz features a different line-up of world-class live jazz music accompanied by chocolate/beverage pairings. Concert goers can enjoy selections from an extensive wine, spirits and beer list along with three flights of chocolate and beverage pairings for purchase. Chocolate sommeliers are on hand to assist with pairings or imbibers can create their own.
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 are live-streamed on the organization’s website: www.JazzMaui.org. Sunset Jazz, part of the Jazz Maui 2024 Maui Music Series, is supported by the Hawaii Tourism Authority Community Enrichment Program.