Lord of the Strings in Dana Point
Come hear Jeff Peterson play original slack key guitar arrangements of
classic Hawaiian tunes, original compositions and jazz standards. All in
an intimate setting in South Orange County that regularly features some of
the best musicians in the world.
Jeff Peterson has performed at a variety of venues from Symphony Space in
New York City to the National Folk Festival in Canberra, Australia. He
appeared on Slack Key Guitar, Volume 2 which won the first ever Grammy
Award for best Hawaiian recording in 2005. Jeff was a featured artist in
the first annual Southern California Slack Key Festival in January 2008
which included Cyril Pahinui, Dennis Kamakahi, George Kahumoku Jr, Ozzie
Kotani, Owana Salazar, Makana, Kimo West and Steven Espaniola.
The the son of a Paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy), Jeff grew up on Haleakala
Ranch on Maui. His fluency in a variety of guitar styles, including jazz
and classical, has distinguished him as a prominent young artist with his
own personal approach to slack key.
Peterson has performed with Eric Clapton, James Galway, Michael Feinstein,
the Honolulu Symphony, Ledward Kaapana, Dennis Kamakahi, Hawaii Opera
Theatre, jazz bassist Rufus Reid, shakuhachi master Riley Lee, and soprano
Dana Hanchard. He has appeared in Europe, Asia, Australia and the US at
countless venues, including the Symphony Space in New York City, and has
also performed privately for Bill and Hilary Clinton.
Jeff Peterson has studied with David Russell, Carlos Barbosa Lima,
Benjamin Verdery, Ozzie Kotani, Larry Koonse, and Joe Diorio, and has
performed in master classes for Scott Tennant, Antigoni Goni, Ricardo
Cobo, and Dusan Bogdonovic. Jeff currently lives in Honolulu with his
wife, Kahealani.
About Kala Koa Entertainment:
Kala Koa Entertainment in Los Angeles, California brings together the best
performing artists, musicians and hula halau from the Hawaiian islands as
well as from the mainland for landmark concerts that attract attendees
from as far as the East Coast just to join in the festivities!
When:
Friday May 15, 2009
7:30 PM -
10:30 PM
Pacific
Where:
Dana Point Community House,
24642 San Juan Ave,
Dana Point, CA 92629
949-842-0277
Organizer:
Kala Koa Entertainment
Cost:
$25.00.
Contact:
949-842-2227
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