Maui Jam Slack Key Guitar Stylings

of Al Nip & Jon Toda

Al Nip and Jon Toda have been playing Hawaiian music on Maui for 23 years. They have shared their music to malihini and kama`aina at many Maui venues, including, the Ritz Carlton Kapalua, Westin Maui, Hyatt Regency, Sheraton Maui, Kealani, and other Maui properties.

Al Nip has been playing slack key guitar for 37 years. He plays using the "taro patch G" and "C" tunings. He has played music professionally on Maui since 1975 and enjoys sharing the culture and history of the islands through this medium. He loves kiho`alu and his style can be described in two words, "simple and sweet." He recently retired after 31 years as an educator at Lahainaluna High School.

Jon Toda has been playing Hawaiian music on Maui for over twenty years. He is a skilled bass player but also plays guitar, `ukulele. He is also employed at Seabury Hall, a prestigious private school, where he is the Technology Director and teaches `ukulele.

New Release

 1. Ka Makani Ka`ili Aloha
 2. Maori Brown Eyes
 3. Hi`ilawe
 4. E Ku`u Morning Dew
 5. Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai
 6. Nani No O Koali
 7. O Kou Aloha
 8. Wahine Ilikea
 9. Ka Wai Lehua `A`ala Ka Honua
10. Iesu Me Ke Kanaka Waiwai
11. Hula Lady
12. Ua Mau
13. Hula o Makee
14. Hawai`i Aloha

Musicians:
Al Nip - slack key guitar, vocals
Jon Toda - bass guitar, vocals
Fea-B-Lei Alcomindras - vocals
Fulton Tashombe - piano, keyboards
Geronimo Valdriz - steel guitar

Cd's are available for purchase and preview at Maui Jam at myspace.com , mauimusiconline.com, MELE.com, at Border's at the Maui Marketplace and at the Lahaina Courthouse Gift Shop or by emailing mauijam@yahoo.com.

Contact Al Nip at mauijam@yahoo.com