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MUSIC FOR THE SOUL

Saxophones, Flute and Vocals

They say that music is the language of the soul, and nothing could be truer about this Musician. An inspirational artist, Joie Taylor has earned her reputation as a talented musician and skillful performer. From live gigs to studio sessions and more, Joie Taylor continues to touch fans around the world with her distinct and enjoyable musical style.

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  • Maui Jazz and Blue Festival July30th 2023
    Maui Jazz and Blue Festival July30th 2023
    June 13 2023
    Kula
    June 13 2023
    Kula, 4051 Omaopio Rd, Kula, HI 96790, USA
    June 13 2023
    Kula, 4051 Omaopio Rd, Kula, HI 96790, USA
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  • Jazz Maui Sunset July 16th 2023
    Jazz Maui Sunset July 16th 2023
    Time is TBD
    Lahaina
    Time is TBD
    Lahaina, 78 Ulupono St Suite 1, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA
    Time is TBD
    Lahaina, 78 Ulupono St Suite 1, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA
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  • Maui Jazz and Blue Festival Tuesdays (1)
    Maui Jazz and Blue Festival Tuesdays (1)
    June 13 2023
    Kula
    June 13 2023
    Kula, 4051 Omaopio Rd, Kula, HI 96790, USA
    June 13 2023
    Kula, 4051 Omaopio Rd, Kula, HI 96790, USA
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  • Maui Jazz and Blue Festival Tuesdays
    Maui Jazz and Blue Festival Tuesdays
    June 6 2023
    Kula
    June 6 2023
    Kula, 4051 Omaopio Rd, Kula, HI 96790, USA
    June 6 2023
    Kula, 4051 Omaopio Rd, Kula, HI 96790, USA
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  • Kula Lodge Mother's Day Jazz Brunch
    Kula Lodge Mother's Day Jazz Brunch
    May 14 2023
    Kula
    May 14 2023
    Kula, 15200 Haleakala Hwy, Kula, HI 96790, USA
    May 14 2023
    Kula, 15200 Haleakala Hwy, Kula, HI 96790, USA
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  • Blue Note Featuring Matt Von Rederick
    Blue Note Featuring Matt Von Rederick
    April 24 2023
    Honolulu
    April 24 2023
    Honolulu, 2335 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
    April 24 2023
    Honolulu, 2335 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
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  • Jazz Maui Sunset Jazz Series
    Jazz Maui Sunset Jazz Series
    March 21, 2023
    Lahaina
    March 21, 2023
    Lahaina, 78 Ulupono St Suite 1, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA
    March 21, 2023
    Lahaina, 78 Ulupono St Suite 1, Lahaina, HI 96761, USA
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  • Blue Note Big Band
    Blue Note Big Band
    March 20 2023
    Honolulu
    March 20 2023
    Honolulu, 2335 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
    March 20 2023
    Honolulu, 2335 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
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  • Jon Arons Horn Tribute
    Jon Arons Horn Tribute
    March 18 2023
    Honolulu
    March 18 2023
    Honolulu, 2335 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
    March 18 2023
    Honolulu, 2335 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
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  • Kula Lodge Dinner and Jazz (1)
    Kula Lodge Dinner and Jazz (1)
    Feb 14, 2023
    Kula
    Feb 14, 2023
    Kula, 15200 Haleakala Hwy, Kula, HI 96790, USA
    Feb 14, 2023
    Kula, 15200 Haleakala Hwy, Kula, HI 96790, USA
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  • Gunhild Carling and Friends (1)
    Gunhild Carling and Friends (1)
    Oct. 9th 2022
    Los Angeles
    Oct. 9th 2022
    Los Angeles, 617 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
    Oct. 9th 2022
    Los Angeles, 617 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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  • Sinatra Tribute at Blue Note 12/12/21 (1)
    Sinatra Tribute at Blue Note 12/12/21 (1)
    December 2021
    Honolulu
    December 2021
    Honolulu, 2335 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
    December 2021
    Honolulu, 2335 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
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  • Blue Note Hawaii Charlie Brown Christmas  (1)
    Blue Note Hawaii Charlie Brown Christmas  (1)
    December 24 2021
    Honolulu
    December 24 2021
    Honolulu, 2335 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
    December 24 2021
    Honolulu, 2335 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
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  • Tina Turner ad James Brown Tribute
    Tina Turner ad James Brown Tribute
    March 21, 2022
    Honolulu
    March 21, 2022
    Honolulu, 2335 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
    March 21, 2022
    Honolulu, 2335 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
    The best of Tina and James Brown
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  • Kula Lodge Dinner and Jazz
    Kula Lodge Dinner and Jazz
    Feb 14, 2023
    Kula
    Feb 14, 2023
    Kula, 15200 Haleakala Hwy, Kula, HI 96790, USA
    Feb 14, 2023
    Kula, 15200 Haleakala Hwy, Kula, HI 96790, USA
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  • Gunhild Carling and Friends
    Gunhild Carling and Friends
    Oct. 9th 2022
    Los Angeles
    Oct. 9th 2022
    Los Angeles, 617 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
    Oct. 9th 2022
    Los Angeles, 617 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
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  • Sinatra Tribute at Blue Note 12/12/21
    Sinatra Tribute at Blue Note 12/12/21
    December 2021
    Honolulu
    December 2021
    Honolulu, 2335 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
    December 2021
    Honolulu, 2335 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
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  • Blue Note Hawaii Charlie Brown Christmas
    Blue Note Hawaii Charlie Brown Christmas
    December 24 2021
    Honolulu
    December 24 2021
    Honolulu, 2335 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
    December 24 2021
    Honolulu, 2335 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
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BIO

A Musical Journey

Dr. Joie Taylor is a passionate Musician and a talented instrumentalist. Based in Maui,HI.  Dr. Taylor has a storied history of live performances, musical arrangements, and professional recording sessions. With a professional career in Atlanta, GA, Ithaca, NY, India, and Maui she has toured the US and Europe.  A jazz foundation as an undergraduate music minor with Clark Atlanta University Jazz Orchestra founded by Dizzy Gillespie with all completely original scores instilled in her with strong technique, reading, ear, passion and soul of Jazz. As a member of the CAU Jazz Orchestra she toured Europe and played the following jazz festivals in the year 2000: The Hague, Montreux, Jazz Vienne, Paris, Brussels, Rome and Florence.  In addition as orchestra member she was in concert with Nancy WIlson, Gladys Night, Lou Rawls, Lilo Shifffron, and James Moody.


Since then as a independent musician in ensemble she has been in concert with grammy winning and nominated artists including Mauisiki Scales and the Common Ground Collective (album Passages: The Water Brought Us) , Kebbi Williams, John Cruz, Samite,  Phillip Harper, Roy Ayers, B.B. King and in ensembles at Cornell University, her graduate school Alma Mata, supporting, Donald Byrd, and Joshua Redman. 

She is a musician with Maui Jazz and Blues Festival 2016 (to present), produced by Na Hoku (twice) and Emmy Award Winning film-maker and director (twice)  Kenneth Martinez,  along with award winning musicians Benny Uyetake (Na Hoku), Rock Hendricks, Larry Coryell, Delfayo Marsalis, and Javon Jackson.


Additionally, she has headlined at the Blue Note Hawaii where she has also been regularly featured with the Mike Lewis Big Band .  She is a frequently featured artists with Jazz Maui Festival 2018 (to present)  where she has played in concert with Quincy Jones and Clark Terry protege Justin Kauffman and Katie Thiroux.

Tenor Sax, Flute, Vocals, Baritone Saxophone, Soprano and Alto Sax!

To book Dr. Joie Yasha for your next event contact her at joiectaylor@gmail.com

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1215 S Kihei Rd
Kihei, Maui County 96753
USA

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