The 2022 Maui Music Series features Grammy award-winning saxophonist Rock Hendricks with keyboardist George Tavey and guitarist Mitch Kepa with special guests internationally-renowned bassist and vocalist Katie Thiroux along with Quincy Jones protégé pianist Justin Kauflin. Jazz Maui presents The 2022 Maui Music Series “Tribute to Jazz Appreciation Month” featuring distinguished jazz professionals participating in an exciting schedule of concerts and clinics beginning in April and held at various venues throughout Maui. Supported by: Hawaii Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program, Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau, Makana Aloha Foundation, Arts Education for Children Group, South Maui Learning Ohana Inc. The Altitude Deck, 650 Lipoa Parkway, Kihei is an open-air rooftop venue with spectacular sunset and panoramic views. Jake will return to study with Jon Faddis, Gary Smulyan, Ralph Lalama and the rest of the esteemed faculty of Jazz at Purchase College in the fall.
In addition to collaborating with some of the most talented up and coming musicians of his generation, he had the opportunity of working closely with established jazz legends Rufus Reid, Billy Childs, and Steve Wilson. Jake has recently returned to the islands from Chicago where he was invited to be one of Ravinia Music Festival’s jazz fellows. Thomas has just finished his third year at SUNY Purchase, and as a student of trumpet legend Jon Faddis, he plays lead trumpet with both the Purchase Jazz Orchestra and the Purchase Latin Jazz Orchestra. Thomas has shared the stage with musical luminaries including the Birdland Big Band, Delfeayo Marsalis, and Samara Joy. He has performed at landmark jazz venues including Dizzy’s Club, Birdland, The Django, and Blue Note Hawai’i. Hailing from Haiku, Jake Thomas is a New York based trumpet player, composer, and arranger.