August 22, 2026 | The Lounge - 1st Show (5PM) | Haru Takauchi Quartet

An Evening of World-Class Jazz

Fresh from recording a new album with acclaimed New York musicians, performances in Tokyo, and a return engagement in New York City, guitarist Haru Takauchi brings his internationally inspired quartet back to Kapono's at The Lounge for two special performances.

Joining Haru are some of Hawaiʻi's most respected jazz musicians - Noel Okimoto on drums, John Kolivas on bass, and Robert Shinoda on guitar. Together, this exceptional ensemble blends remarkable musicianship, deep musical chemistry, and a shared passion for jazz, creating performances that are both sophisticated and spontaneous.

As part of Kapono's at The Lounge's continuing commitment to presenting exceptional jazz, this special engagement welcomes internationally acclaimed guitarist Haru Takauchi back for an evening of world-class musicianship in an intimate listening-room setting.

From expressive originals and inspired improvisation to timeless jazz standards, every performance is a conversation where each musician listens, responds, and creates in the moment. Set in the intimate atmosphere of Kapono's at The Lounge, these rare quartet performances invite audiences to experience world-class jazz the way it was meant to be heard: up close, immersive, and alive.

Genre: Straight-Ahead Jazz / Contemporary Jazz / Standards / Improvisation