On The Scene
John Berger


Sunset Jazz' at La Pietra

Shari Lynn was the emcee and star of the "Sunset Jazz" fundraiser and picnic on the lawn at La Pietra Hawaii School for Girls on Sunday. A sold-out crowd of more than 450 people enjoyed performances by a cavalcade of singers that included Jimmy Borges, Azure McCall, Sonya Mendez, Janel Akana, Sandy Magsino, Sean Jones, Ginai and the Savoy Sisters -- Lynn, Annie MacLachlan and Rose Marie Barbee.


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Veteran musicians Sonny Froman, left, Lee Humes and Ray Kaneyama provided excellent instrumental support for Shari Lynn and all her guests. They've been working with Lynn since the days of the original Jive Sisters in the 1980s. CLICK FOR LARGE

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Janel Akana, left, talked backstage with her vocal coach, Sonya Mendez. CLICK FOR LARGE

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Volunteers Christopher Matar, left, and Quincy Adamo welcomed Joanne Tachibana, president of the United Nations Association-Hawaii Chapter, and retired U.S. Ambassador Alvin Adams Jr., honorary consul of Peru. CLICK FOR LARGE

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Melita Bunghanoy, Glennon Gingo, Michael Powell, David Callies and Hiroshi Tagami enjoyed the show from one of the center tables. CLICK FOR LARGE



John Berger has covered the local entertainment scene since 1972. Contact him at jberger@starbulletin.com.



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