Sept. 2024
HIGHLIGHTS:
Single, "Afrique” - out now.
New single,"Adios, Armando", releasing 9/23.
Playing solo at the Kahala Veranda Sun. brunch 9/1 and 9/8.
With the Subtonic Orchestra at Studio 909 9/1.
On the KHON morning news with the Honolulu Jazz Quartet 9/5.
At the Lounge with the Honolulu Jazz Quartet 9/7.
At the Kahala Veranda with Nick Kaleikini 9/10 and /24.
At Medici's with Ginai, reprising our Michael Franks tribute 9/14.
At Capitol Modern with the Subtonic Orchestra 9/20.
At Kahala Nui with the Honolulu Jazz Quartet 9/27.
Playing the Star Ball at the Sheraton 9/28.
Also continuing to play St. Peter's Episcopal Jazz Vespers, in-person and live-streamed.
RECORDINGS
Single, "Afrique” - out now.
An instrumental with an Afro-Cuban groove, featuring lots of African percussion, kalimba rhythm riff, a synth head and solo with layered marimba, flute , and lute, followed by a McCoy Tyner-influenced piano solo. Inspired by the synth solo in Toto’s “Africa”. Cover photo by Sergey Pesterev.
New single, "Adios, Armando", releasing 9/23.
A tribute to the legendary keyboardist Armando “Chick” Corea, written after hearing of his passing in 2021. (So glad I got to hear him live at Blue Note Hawaii, twice!)
Adopting his Latin influence and use of piano, electric piano, and synthesizer - layered on the heads and soloing separately. Accompanied by drum kit and electric bass.
Cover photo by Anonusuponus; link to license: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14947546
Playing solo at the Kahala Veranda for Hoku's Sun. brunch 9/1 and 9/8, 10am - 1:30pm.
INFO
With the Subtonic Orchestra at Studio 909 9/1.
We're on c. 8:30. Benny @ 6; PBS c. 7…
Studio 909 info:
Studio 909 free parking is at the Musicians Association parking lot.949 Kapiolani Blvd.
Enter parking from Waimanu Street.
(behind the building) Ground floor.
Look for large “Musicians Hall Parking” sign.
Additional parking on the street only
On the KHON morning news with the Honolulu Jazz Quartet, 9/5 7:15 and 7:45 am
At the Lounge with the Honolulu Jazz Quartet 9/7.
INFO AND TIX
At the Kahala Veranda with Nick Kaleikini 9/10 and /24.
INFO
At Medici's with Ginai, reprising our Michael Franks tribute 9/14.
INFO AND TIX
At Capitol Modern with the Subtonic Orchestra 9/20.
INFO
At Kahala Nui with the Honolulu Jazz Quartet 9/27. 6-7pm. If you're a resident or can be a guest of one, come on by!
INFO
Playing the Star Ball at the Sheraton Waikiki 9/28 with Rick Broadwell's Hawaii Star Ball Orchestra
INFO AND TIX
Also continuing to play St. Peter's Episcopal Jazz Vespers, in-person and live-streamed Thurs. at 6pm
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, and have a great Sept.!