Jazz Maui presents the second annual New Year’s Eve Experience, a fundraiser for Jazz Maui’s music education programs. Toast the new year with sunset views and live jazz celebrating two timeless music icons – Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra. “The First Lady of Song” jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald (1917-1996), was the most popular jazz singer in the United States for more than half a century. This tribute celebrates her long reign as the one of the most beloved performers of all time.  “The Lady with a Golden Voice” Sheryl Renee performs as the jazz legend.  Sheryl’s vocal range, versatility and vitality bring Ella to life.

 Held in the tropical elegance of the upstairs open-air pavilion of West Maui’s hottest jazz spot, the  Jazz Maui New Year’s  Eve Experience promises to be a one-of-a-kind evening. Evoking the sophistication and glamor of 1940s grand ballrooms, the festivities include party favors, New Year’s  toast by Maui Wine, live broadcast of the Times Square Ball Drop on big screens, online silent auction,  and cocktail and drink specials.   Food available by pre-order includes sushi by Smash Maui, Pho, gourmet cheese plates and more. The online silent auction features a wide variety of items and funds raised by the auction support Jazz Maui’s Music and Arts Education programs.

 Seating is limited so advance ticket purchase and food pre-order is required at www.JazzMaui.org or https://mauichocolate.com/pages/sunset-jazz.

 Vocalist Abra Joy joins Sheryl Renee performing this salute to jazz legends backed by some of Maui’s stellar musicians: Paul January, trumpet; Tadashi Thomas, trumpet; Dave Graber, bass; Jeff Hellmer, keys; and, special guest Craig Roselieb, sax.

 Jazz Maui, a branch of the 501(c)-3 nonprofit Arts Education for Children Group (www.aecg.org), provides opportunities for participation in high quality jazz music education and performances. Throughout the year Jazz Maui presents Sunset Jazz every Sunday and the Pau Hana Series every Friday in Lahaina, and special concerts, clinics and classes held at various venues around the islands. Selected performances presented by Jazz Maui are live-streamed on the organization’s website: www.JazzMaui.org.

 For tickets visit https:// mauichocolate.com/pages/sunset-jazz or JazzMaui.org and for more information text (808) 283-3576 or email info @aecg.org.