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Honolulu Jazz Quartet

The Honolulu Jazz Quartet is a logical progression in the great tradition of jazz in Hawaii. The band was founded in 2001 by local bassist John Kolivas with the intent of bringing four like-minded musicians together to create a consistent, indelible sound. There are many fine jazz artists in Hawaii, but the economics of making a living as a jazz musician in the 50th State are not conducive to the same group of players working together for an extended period of time. The four members of HJQ have done just that, and the result is a beautiful blend of four individual voices into one distinctive and original voice " a voice that has thrilled audiences at the 10th Annual Hawaii International Jazz Festival, the Honolulu Symphony Pops (with full symphony arrangements), and the finest jazz settings throughout Hawaii. HJQ performances have received praise from top musicians including Rufus Reid, Glenn Moore, Ricky Lawson, Paul Jackson Jr., and James Ingram.

HJQ’s debut CD Sounds Of The City was released in Hawaii in September 2003, and nationally on February 16, 2004 under its own label (HJQ Records 2039). The CD made its debut on the National Jazz Radio top 50 Chart (JazzWeek) in March 2004 and has garnered accolades from music critics, musicians, jazz fans, and jazz disc jockeys throughout the world.

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Album Review

Honolulu Jazz Quartet: Sounds of the City

Read "Sounds of the City" reviewed by Dan McClenaghan


Figure in all the innumerable ensemble configurations possible in jazz, and a soft spot still clings to my heart for the well-rendered quartet outing, saxophone and a rhythm section playing straightforward mainstream jazz. The Honolulu Jazz Quartet's Sounds of the City delivers just that.Bassist John Kolivas leads the guartet, which has been together since 2001, developing a remarkable musical collectivity, an ensemble sound that, even when someone solos, it doesn't stand apart as a solo but fits into ...

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Honolulu Jazz Quartet on West Coast Tour

Honolulu Jazz Quartet on West Coast Tour

Source: All About Jazz

The Honolulu Jazz Quartet announces its first mainland tour, September 17 - 27, 2007. Tour stops will include: September 18, San Diego (Anthology); 9/20, Carmel (KRML Radio Station; 9/21 Sonoma (The Lodge At Sonoma); 9/24 Seattle, WA. (The Triple Door); and 9/26 Los Angeles (Catalina's Jazz Club).

The group is looking forward to branching out and playing for different audiences. The tour is also in support of the HJQ's recent release, Tenacity, which has received airplay across the nation and ...

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Trombonist Conrad Herwig to perform with the Honolulu Jazz Quartet

Trombonist Conrad Herwig to perform with the Honolulu Jazz Quartet

Source: All About Jazz

Grammy Nominated Trombonist Conrad Herwig in “Reunion” Concert with the Honolulu Jazz Quartet Former Hawaii resident and two time Grammy nominee, trombonist Conrad Herwig will perform a concert with his high school jazz band-mate, bassist John Kolivas and the Honolulu Jazz Quartet at the Honolulu Academy of Arts’ Doris Duke Theatre on May 20, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for general public and $23 for Academy of Arts members. Phone (808) 383-3909 This will be Mr. Herwig’s first ...

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Tenacity

HJQ Records
2007

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Sounds of the City

HJQ Records
2004

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