Friday, May 27, 2022
Dinner starts at 6:00 pm,
Show at 7:30 pm

Dan Del Negro - composer, pianist, synthesist, producer, vocalist - grew up in the Chicago area, started playing music at age 5; played many gigs, and worked in the jazz, recording and theatre scenes. Dan moved to LA in 1995. He continued in those scenes, and also worked on his contemporary jazz compositions and recordings.
Dan moved to Hawai`i in 2000, and became established in the local jazz scene, as well as the Hawaiian music scene. Dan played piano and keyboards with the Matt Catingub Return to Romance Festival, as well as the Hawai`i Symphony, the Hawai`i International Jazz Festival, and Hawaiian artists Na Leo Pilimehana and Sean Na`auao. He was music director for Paradise & Co., a successful convention band, as well as Unity Church of Hawai`i. Dan played piano and did most of the arrangements for the late Jimmy Borges’ multiple-Hoku Award-winning, selftitled album. Since 2001, Dan has been the pianist for the Honolulu Jazz Quartet.
Dan’s work with the St. Peter’s Episcopal Jazz Vespers Quartet started in 2014, and continues. During the pandemic lockdown in 2020, the Vespers continued, virtually - for about a year, each band member would send in solo videos to be used in the service. Dan took the opportunity to finish some original tunes, then to start a project - write and produce a song every week! As a result, Dan released an album “Some of My Favorite Grooves”, which is available as a download and CD on his website - dandelnegro.com - and to listen to on all the streaming services. He continues to get more of these songs ready for release, and plans to release a new single about every month.

Joining Dan this evening are the incomparable Dean Taba on bass and renowned drummer, Noel Okimoto. They'll be performing several originals and some of your favorite standards.
The dinner-show price of $59.00 includes the fabulous show plus a delicious 4-course gourmet dinner, including two entrees (one vegetarian), soup, salad, and dessert. Medici's has a full bar – and fabulous caring staff to cater to your every whim (really!)

Medici's has taken many precautions to protect its patrons against illness, including UVC air purifiers, 8-foot tall industrial screens between tables and the stage, mandatory mask-wearing for all, temperature checks at the door, and frequent sanitizing of surfaces. Medici’s is a safe, family – friendly, beautiful venue tucked away in Manoa Marketplace. There is plenty of free parking and security.