HIGHLIGHTS:
Single, "Samba de Favela” , and album “Mindful, Latin, and Funky”- out now.
New single, “Hip Hop Bop”, releasing 1/27.
Playing the Sinatra show with the Hawaii Symphony and Jordan Segundo 1/11.
With Subtonic Orchestra at Capitol Modern 1/17.
At the Downtown Art Center with the Honolulu Jazz Quartet 1/19.
At the Kahala Veranda with Nick Kaleikini 1/21.
Manoa Chocolate with Nick Kaleikini 1/25.
Also continuing to play St. Peter's Episcopal Jazz Vespers, in-person and live-streamed.
RECORDINGS
New single, "Samba de Favela", out now.
Inspired by a film about the favelas (poor but artistic neighborhoods) in Rio de Janeiro, an instrumental samba featuring a battery of Brazilian percussion, guitar, bass guitar, and a combo of piano, synth and flute for the melody. With acoustic piano soloing.
Cover photo by Elise Lainé
Also out now, a new album: “Mindful, Latin, and Funky”- a collection of all the tunes I released in 2024.
New single, “Hip Hop Bop”, releasing 1/27.
For the new year, want to do more contemporary hip hop jazz, so here we are. Featuring Wurlitzer electric piano comping and solo, funky synth bass, synth lead sound for the head, drums and congas for that hiphop feel.
LIVE GIGS
Playing the Sinatra show with the Hawaii Symphony and Jordan Segundo 1/11.
With Subtonic Orchestra at Capitol Modern 1/17, 6-9pm (doors at 5). Free admission.
At the Downtown Art Center with the Honolulu Jazz Quartet 1/19. 2-4pm
At the Kahala Veranda with Nick Kaleikini 1/21, 6-9pm.
INFO
Manoa Chocolate with Nick Kaleikini 1/25, 6:30-8:30pm.
Also continuing to play St. Peter's Episcopal Jazz Vespers, in-person and live-streamed Thurs. at 6pm
(I'll be there 1/16, 23, 30)
The band:
Reggie Padilla, bandleader and sax
Starr Kalahiki, on vocals
Mark Tanouye on bass
In-person at St. Peter's Episcopal Church:
Livestream Thurs.s at 6pm and archived on facebook.
Aloha, Happy New Year, and have a great Jan.!