Sir Wilfred's of Maui http://www.sirwilfreds.com Kona coffee and Hawaiian coffee blends Sun, 29 Apr 2012 03:19:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 What a wonderful event! http://www.sirwilfreds.com/news/jazz-blues-success/ http://www.sirwilfreds.com/news/jazz-blues-success/#comments Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:26:06 +0000 webmaster http://www.sirwilfreds.com/?p=1066 2nd Annual Front Street Jazz and Blues Walk

It was such a tough decision to choose who to see, the list of groups was awesome – see previous post. We decided to stick to the Banyan Tree end of Front Street for Friday and Saturday.

On Friday taking in Phil & Angela Benoit – smooth jazz, a perfect way to end the work week; then Phil Smith and The Gentlemen of Jazz. Phil and the “Gentlemen” didn’t disappoint a perfect accompaniment to the sunset!

On Saturday, we opted for Sal Godinez and Bob Harrison at Blue Lagoon. Much to our surprise, Sal was joined by Danny Meola, Sam Ahia and David Choy!! Great jam session.

Next, we headed to The Pioneer Inn’s courtyard for a great prime rib dinner and the Hot Club of Hulaville show. Oh my, what a wonderful venue and Hot Club was marvelous! I hear they’re looking to come back to Maui in August – will keep you posted. (PS: I know we’re all iPod/Pandora/MP3 on music; but Hot Club’s Na Hokuhanohano Award-winning CD “Django Would Go” is a must purchase – the “extras” within the packaging are pricless, trust me!)

For the finale Sunday noon time at The Banyan Tree, we took in R.E. Metoyer Rock, Jazz & Soul Revue. Sitting under the huge 139-year-old tree and listening to the great music and watching people doing impromptu dances was a delight. There were a couple of very young girls who really put on a show!

As we headed home to Upcountry Maui, we realized it was one of the most relaxing weekends we’d had in a very long time! Can’t wait until next year!

Phil Smith and the Gentlemen of Jazz

Phil Smith and the Gentlemen of Jazz


Choy, Meola, Ahia, and Godinez

Choy, Meola, Ahia, & Godinez


Hot Club of Hulaville

Hot Club of Hulaville


R.E. Metoyer, Blues Rock Soul Revue

R.E. Metoyer, Blues Rock Soul Revue

 

]]> http://www.sirwilfreds.com/news/jazz-blues-success/feed/ 1 Front Street Jazz And Blues Walk – Final Lineup! http://www.sirwilfreds.com/news/front-st-jazz/ http://www.sirwilfreds.com/news/front-st-jazz/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:06:24 +0000 webmaster http://www.sirwilfreds.com/?p=1 Maui Jazz Society Presents The Second Annual
Front Street Jazz & Blues Walk!

The Maui Jazz Society will be presenting their Second Annual Front Street Jazz and Blues Walk Friday, April 13, thru Sunday, April 15, 2012.

Bill Burton, owner …

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Front Street Jazz & Blues Walk!

The Maui Jazz Society will be presenting their Second Annual Front Street Jazz and Blues Walk Friday, April 13, thru Sunday, April 15, 2012.

Bill Burton, owner of Sir Wilfred’s in Lahaina and president of the Maui Jazz Society, said the 2012 expanded event will be held in conjunction with “Second Friday” in Lahaina. Bill said, “The inaugural Front Street Jazz & Blues Walk went unbelievably well, with around 3,000 people attending concerts during the three-day event.” The shows at most venues will be FREE.

The second annual event April 13-15 2012 will feature:

  • Front Street Jazz and BluesMarion Meadows – Meadows is a tenor saxophonist, soprano saxophonist, composer and smooth jazz recording artist who has released 11 albums. His 10th album “Secrets” was #11 on the Billboard Jazz Chart and 11th album “Dressed to Chill” reached #7.
  • Hot Club of Hulaville – This Oahu jazz band won the 2011 Na Hoku Hanohano Award for “Jazz Album of the Year” for “Django Would Go!”
  • Maui’s own Kelly Covington and David Choy with Slam.
  • Willie K – From Hawaiian to Jazz and Country to Opera, Maui native Willie K is an award-winning musician and consummate performer.
  • Benoit Jazz Works
  • Fulton Tashombe’s Maui All-Star Jazz Band
  • Phil Smith and the “Gentlemen of Jazz”
  • R. E. Metoyer Blues, Rock & Soul Revue
  • Soul Congress Featuring: Clay Mortensen
  • Mike Buono, John Zangrando, Shiro Mori & Doug White
  • Ono Grimes
  • Sam Ahia Quartet
  • Bob Jones & The Drive
  • Latin Jazz Messengers
  • Sal Godinez/Bob Harrison
  • Keoki Ruiz & Friends
  • Robbie Ray Jazz

This year’s participating venues include Longhi’s, Blue Lagoon, Pioneer Inn, Captain Jack’s, Campbell Park, Hard Rock Cafe, Kimo’s, David Paul’s Island Grill, and Banyan Tree Park.

For further information, contact Bill Burton, President of the Maui Jazz Society at Sir Wilfred’s in Lahaina 808.661.0202

Front Street Jazz And Blues Walk – Lineup

FRIDAY APRIL 13, 2012

  • PIONEER INN: HOT CLUB OF HULAVILLE – 6:00-9:00pm $10 Cover
  • LONGHI’S: MIKE BOUNO, JOHN ZANGRANDO, SHIRO MORI,  DOUG WHITE (Early Show 6:00-8:00pm) DAVID CHOY & SLAM – 9:00-11:00pm
  • HARD ROCK CAFÉ: LATIN JAZZ MESSENGERS – 8:00-11:00pm
  • CAPTAIN JACKS: BOB JONES & THE DRIVE – 8:00-10:00pm
  • BLUE LAGOON: BENOIT JAZZ WORKS – 4:00-6:00pm
  • KIMO’S: WILLIE K – 9:00-11:00pm $5 Cover
  • DAVID PAUL’S ISLAND GRILL: KEOKI RUIZ & FRIENDS – 5:00-7:30pm
  • CAMPBELL PARK: PHIL SMITH AND THE GENTLEMEN OF JAZZ – 5:00-7:00pm

SATURDAY APRIL 14, 2012

  • PIONEER INN: HOT CLUB OF HULAVILLE – 6:00-9:00pm $10 Cover
  • LONGHI’S: MARION MEADOWS, SLAM & AFTER PARTY WITH FULTON TASHOMBE’S MAUI ALL-STAR JAZZ BAND – 7:00pm-1:00am $25 Cover
  • HARD ROCK CAFÉ: SOUL CONGRESS FEATURING: CLAY MORTENSEN – 5:00-7:00pm
  • CAPTAIN JACKS: ONO GRIMES – 5:00-7:00pm
  • BLUE LAGOON: SAL GODINEZ/ BOB HARRISON – 4:00-6:00pm
  • KIMO’S: BAND – SAM AHIA QUARTET - 8:00-11:00pm

SUNDAY APRIL 15, 2012

  • BANYAN TREE PARK: R. E. METOYER BLUES, ROCK & SOUL REVUE – 11:30am-1:00pm
  • BANYAN TREE PARK: SAM AHIA QUARTET– 1:15-2:45pm
  • BANYAN TREE PARK: FULTON TASHOMBE’S MAUI ALL-STAR JAZZ BAND – 3:00-4:30pm
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