Na Hoku Hanohano nominees, Al Nip and Jon Toda, the founding members of Maui Jam, have been playing Hawaiian music on Maui for over 25 years. They have shared their music to malihini and kama'aina at many Maui venues, including, the Ritz Carlton Kapalua, Westin Maui, Hyatt Regency, Sheraton Maui, Kealani, and other Maui properties.
Al Nip, retired after 31 years as an educator at Lahainaluna High School, where he coordinated the Academy of Hospitality and Tourism and taught business courses. He has played music professionally on Maui since 1975 and enjoys sharing the culture and history of the islands through this medium. He loves kiho'alu and his style can be described in two words, “simple and sweet.”
Jon Toda has been playing Hawaiian music on Maui for over twenty years. He is a skilled bass player and also plays guitar and ‘ukulele. He is employed at Seabury Hall, a prestigious private school, where he is the Technology Director and teaches 'ukulele. He previously worked for Maui Community College as the coordinator of the CompTech program, a division of VITEC, and as an architect.
Kristen Toda, Jon's daughter, has won the Hula Grill 'ukulele contest three times and is now attending college in Arizona.
Fulton Tashombe, the only full-time musician in the group, is a world-class keyboard player and producer. He has played with the Jackson 5, Quincy Jones, George Benson, Natalie Cole, Patti LaBelle during the 2007 Christmas season, and recently with Herbie Hancock in Japan.
Fea-B-Lei Alcomindras is a choral director, and a skilled 'ukulele player with a beautiful Hawaiian voice.
Geronimo Valdriz is a skilled steel guitar player who trained under Jerry Byrd. He works for the State of Hawai'i.
Their Mahoa ia Hawai'i and Aloha Kalikimaka cds are available at the gift shop in the Lahaina Courthouse, Border's at the Maui Marketplace, Mele.com, CDBaby.com, or by emailing Al at mauijam@yahoo.com.
Mahalo for your blog comment. I want to go to Hawaii really soon!!! BTW,I went to "World Travel Fair" in Tokyo on yesterday. And I saw Hawaiian Live performance(^-^) I enjoyed it!
Aloha
Masako
Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar, vol. 2 by various artists: George Kahumoku, Jr., Dennis Kamakahi, Sonny Lim, Keoki Kahumoku, Owana Salazar, Kawika Kahiapo, Jeff Peterson, Daniel Ho, Richard Ho'opi'i, Bobby Ingano, Kawika Kahiapo and Jeff Peterson
We've all been working very hard this year on making the best Hawaiian music with our favorite artists. And here they are! Five new Hawaiian music releases for 2009.
Kawaikapuokalani Hewett, Ho'ola I Ka Poli - iTunes
George Kahumoku, Jr., Dennis Kamakahi, Sonny Lim, Keoki Kahumoku, Owana Salazar, Kawika Kahiapo, Jeff Peterson, Daniel Ho, Richard Ho'opi'i and Bobby Ingano, Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar, vol. 2 - iTunes
Hi there!! Howzit? I went to my favorite Hawaiian cafe recently. Then I listen to Hawaiian music. I felt Hawaiian breeze(^-^) BTW,your christmas CD is nominee of Hoku Awards! Congrats! Aloha Masako
Aloha!! Mahalo for your comment. I think that I should be cured early... I listen to Hawaiian music and I'm healed(^-^) I want to play the ukulele!!! Masako
Please vote for our “Aloha Kalikimaka CD” in the Hawai’i Academy of Recording Arts 2009 Preliminary Ballot. You will find us in the following categories: Christmas Album of the Year Group of the Year Album of the Year Favorite Entertainer of the Year
Happy Spring and a big mahalo for all your support for our projects! In addition to the Grammy for Best Hawaiian Music album, we have also won two Hawaii Music Awards: 'IKENA by Tia Carrere and myself for Contemporary Hawaiian, and Sunny Spaces, my solo project won in the Folk category.
Yes, that would be good, I will come drink it there! I just need to save up for the trip. I went there in May of 2003. I actually would like to live there. LiZ
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You can vote EVERYDAY for DHC artists and projects in the Hawaii Music Awards!
Here they are by category...
Adult Contemporary Skies of Blue
Daniel Ho
Contemporary Hawaiian 'ikena
Tia Carrere and Daniel Ho
Folk Sunny Spaces
Daniel Ho
Slack Key The Spirit of Hawaiian Slack-Key Guitar
Various Artists: including George Kahumoku, Jr., Dennis Kamakahi, Owana Salazar, Richard Ho'opi'i, and more.
Traditional Hawaiian Honehone i ka Poli
Kawaikapuokalani Hewett
Ukulele 2 to Three Feet
Herb Ohta, Jr. and Daniel Ho
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Thanks for your consideration and support and have fun voting!
Daniel
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*Just a reminder to all NARAS Members: Dont forget to vote! Ballots are due by January 14th!
And again, it is because of you and your support that we received GRAMMY nominations for our Hawaiian CDs The Spirit of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar and ikena! Thank you for considering our projects, once again, on your final ballot
*After you vote, come join Tia and me at THE DERBY! Tia Carrere will be performing some of the songs from her Grammy nominated Hawaiian CD, ikena. We would love to meet you, some come on out for a great show!
SWAG at THE DERBY
Thursday, January 15, 2009
21+, $10 ($5 guestlist--swagevents@yahoo.com)
OR MESSAGE ME BACK AND I"LL PUT YOU ON THE GUEST LIST
show starts @ 9pm, World Famous Derby
4500 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Feliz L.A.
Acoustic Stage in VIP Lounge:
Daniel Ho (Grammy winner, Hawaiian) & Tia Carrere
P.S. My good friend Dean Pitchford (writer of the hit movie Footloose) also received a well-deserved nomination for his children's book The Big One-Oh. Please consider his work as well when you fill out your ballot. You can find more information about The Big One-Oh at www. DeanPitchford. com
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I'd like to wish you all a wonderful holiday season full of love, laughter, and fond memories with family and friends.
But if you're like me and have an adversity to shopping, crowded malls, and overflowing parking lots, just remember what Christmas is really all about - GETTING presents! Just kidding!
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