Saturday, September 10, 2022
Doors open 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 is joined by "Young Lions" now internationally regarded-- Abe Lagrimas, Jr. on drums and Shawn Conley, bass.
Abe Lagrimas, Jr. is a musician, composer, educator, and author who plays the drums, vibraphone, ukulele, and studied at Berklee College of Music. He competed in the highly prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Drums Competition and has worked with many different artists such as Eric Marienthal, Eric Reed, Kamasi Washington, Katisse Buckingham, Lalo Schifrin, Barbara Morrison, Michelle Coltrane, Jake Shimabukuro, and Kenny Endo.
Hawaiian born bassist and composer Shawn Conley grew up loving all types of music. This love of diversity of sound developed into a career that straddles many genres. He has been playing with the Silkroad Ensemble for six years (founded by Yo-yo Ma) and is a member of the Brooklyn-based chamber orchestra The Knights. Recent projects include Silkroad’s Grammy Award-winning album Sing Me Home, an upcoming release of the Brahms and Beethoven violin concertos with Gil Shaham and The Knights, the world premiere tour of Osvaldo. Shawn was just appointed to be the principal bassist with the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra.
The dinner-show price of $75.00 includes the fabulous show plus a delicious 4-course gourmet dinner.
Medici's has a full bar and fabulous caring staff to cater to your every whim (really!)
We have taken many precautions to protect our patrons against illness, including UVC air purifiers and frequent sanitizing of surfaces. Medici’s is a safe, beautiful venue tucked away in Manoa Marketplace. There is plenty of free parking and security.
Seating is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Please use the contact form on our website to request special seating.