the deadbeats - 2012

The Deadbeats is a hip-hop / jazz / funk band with members residing in Hawaii and California and known in the past for their Wednesday night weekly appearances at Honolulu's Jazz Minds venue. They've had a blast opening for top hip hop groups like Common, Jurassic 5, Black Star, among others. Do You is the band's second album that Ethan co-produced with fellow band members, and the album scored a Na Hoku nomination in 2013 for Hip Hop Album of the Year, a premier music award in Hawaii. Check it out on Spotify, and these songs for which Ethan wrote the music: 

• You Love What
• Neva' Know
• Hollapeños
• Toast
• Ron's Cavern
• Shake the Globe

deandre - 2018

Singer DeAndre Brackensick is well recognized from American Idol's Seasons 10 and 11 and widely respected in numerous countries for his incredible R&B voice. He currently resides in Australia so Ethan always has a great time performing with him when he's in town, as well as playing on DeAndre's Black Denim debut album. Check out DeAndre's captivating voice live or on Spotify, and these particular soulful tracks for which Ethan is on the keys:

• Love Was the Excuse
• I.D.n.Y.L
• No Words
• Sway

Henry kapono & friends - 2018 

Henry Kapono is an actor, an author, a Grammy nominee, and a notorious music legend known in almost every Hawaiian household having achieved plenty of awards for his singing/songwriting, too many to list. In May 2018, he established the Henry Kapono Foundation, whose mission is to "strive to support and strengthen our community through music and the arts and by giving with aloha." To help launch those efforts, he partnered with Hawaii's top artists for The Songs of C&K album. Ethan has had the honor of playing and recording on the album with an outstanding talented group. You can support the album by purchasing it on the Henry Kapono Foundation website, and check out Ethan playing on the following songs:

• Lifetime Party - Mike Love
• Song For Someone - Paula Fuga
• Railway Stations - Blayne Asing
• Home (And I'm Staying) - Tavana

jarred matthew - 2019

It's hard not to be impressed by Jarred aka Dr Roberts, a postdoctoral scholar in Physics at the University of California, San Diego, and also a top-notch blues, soul, and folk singer and guitarist! Featured on GigSalad, TheKnot, WeddingWire, and seen at music festivals as well as on television, his album is a modern take on his personal music influences. You can get a preview of Jarred's sounds with Ethan on the keys by checking out his single on Spotify under Wood & Stone.

• Take My Hand

deshannon higa - 2018

The brainchild of trumpeter DeShannon Higa and in his own words, Subtonic Orchestra is an ensemble consisting of horns and rhythm instruments. Established in 2012, this band has its roots in jazz, funk, hip hop and Latin. At its heart, Subtonic Orchestra is a jazz ensemble, clothed in and personified by contemporary funk, hip hop, and Latin colors. The group remains focused on being an improvisational band, but refined through orchestrated voicing and arrangements, which makes for a smooth and impactful listening experience. After Subtonic Orchestra's debut Blue Note Hawaii performance and regular performances at other dedicated jazz venues, DeShannon Higa released his solo album in November, featuring Subtonic Orchestra members including Ethan.  

paula fuga - (TBA 2019)

Paula is a distinguished artist, and an inspiration to many. She's regarded as a powerhouse vocalist and a ukulele extraordinaire, an ambassador of the Hawaiian culture with her infectious positivity, as well as a humanitarian through her work with youth groups across the world to promote the values of love, humility, and perseverance. Part of her stardom includes previous album releases with songs featuring Jack Johnson, Ziggy Marley, Mike Love, among other music icons, and her storytelling through music has earned her a wide fan base. Ethan is without a doubt excited about Paula's next album release and delighted to have recorded in the studio with her for some of the songs.