Artist description Contemporary jazz and Hawaiian.

Music Style Hawaiian contemporary jazz

Musical Influences All kinds

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Artist History Matthew has done soundtracks for surf movies and was an extra in the film "House Arrest" with Jamie Lee Curtis. He's toured Germany, Switzerland, Tahiti, Canada and Bora Bora.

Instruments Piano, ukelele, upright bass, woodwinds, percussion

Albums Malue

Press Reviews "Matthew Akiona is one of those Island boys who heard something a little different calling in his soul, causing him to explore worlds outside of his roots. He has answered the call by blending his life and his music into something a little different than the others, as well. His style is his own, but it feels warm and familiar, like something we all are part of and connected to. Maybe it's the A'ina, shifting where the sea meets the shore... and maybe it's just the soul of humanity, searching for it's bearings in changing and uncertain times." -by "Stevie Guitar" Sparks from Maui newspaper

Additional Info Matthew plays in Newport Beach, CA at Billy's At The Beach on Sundays, Tues-Thurs from 8-11

Location Lake Forest, CA - USA

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