As our First Mondays Concerts break for the summer, Lutheran Church of Honolulu is proud to introduce our first ever Summer Jazz Series. Join us for a monthly concert featuring outstanding local players and singers. Our programs are planned for the live stream format, but hybrid in-person/livestream performances may take place as restrictions ease.
The Rachel Gonzales Trio (Friday, June 18, 7:00 pm)—Vocalist Rachel Gonzales is joined by guitarist Jim Guss and bassist Alex Morrison for a concert of jazz standards and tunes from the Great American Songbook. Join us for a magical evening as we kick off our summer series. Suggested donation: $10–20.
Jazz Evolution (Friday, July 2, 7:00 pm)—Summer Jazz continues with a quartet led by our very own Reid Ishikawa and including Jeremy Lawi on drums, Alika Lyman on bass, and Allen Won on sax. This outstanding combo will play through a historical sampler of jazz music composed by some of the genre’s greats, including pieces by Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and more. The quartet will be joined by a surprise guest vocalist or two.
Tribute to Manhattan Transfer (Friday, August 20, 7:00 pm)—Enjoy a night of vocal jazz in the swinging styles of legendary groups like Manhattan Transfer, New York Voices, and Singers Unlimited. Wearing a hat from a previous life with Celebration Vocal Jazz, music director Scott Fikse and pianist Reid Ishikawa will be joined by a talented vocal and instrumental ensemble to share a fabulous evening of unforgettable music.
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