Jazz Masters

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Jazz Masters in Hawai‘i featuring the 12-Member Jazz Maui Little Big Band

Friday, January 2, 2026 Starts at 7:30pm Run time: 90 minutes with no intermission

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Presented by ProArts Playhouse and Jazz Maui Under the direction of Craig Roselieb, the 12 member Jazz Maui Little Big Band Presents – Jazz Masters in Hawaii, featuring the music of Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Glenn Miller, Ella Fitzgerald, and more . .

Since the creation of jazz music in America in the early 20th century, many jazz musicians have visited the Hawaiian islands. The beautiful landscapes, culture, and native folk music have inspired these musicians to write and perform new compositions utilizing a combination of their personal style, and the melodies and harmonies of Hawaiian music. The evening will include Louis Armstrong’s “On A Coconut Island,” written in 1927, Duke Ellington’s “Swingtime in Honolulu,” written in 1936, and tunes performed by Glenn Miller, Ella Fitzgerald, Guy Lombardo, Tommy Dorsey and Nat “King” Cole.

The Jazz Maui Little Big Band will re-create these tunes, featuring three vocalists, Abra Joy, Paul January, and Joy Belt-Roselieb. In addition, special guest and Maui native Jake Tadashi Thomas will perform other classic Louis Armstrong trumpet solos, and the famous Ziggy Ellman solo from Tommy Dorsey’s arrangement of the “Hawaiian War Chant.”

Ticket Pricing:

Premium: $42.40 Extra large and comfy front row seats from A1 to A6 with side tables

Preferred: $37.10 Best-view seating in either the front row (seats A7 to A15) OR the front row of any elevated section

Regular: $26.50

Slightly-Obstructed View: $21.20

Teen and Keiki discounts!

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