Welcome to Pacific Rim Jazz!

James De Bose - james.debose@pacificrimjazz.com

As the founder of Pacific Rim Jazz, James De Bose brings decades of knowledge and experience to the organization, drawing from his extensive background in both Corporate America and the Music Industry.

James has contributed to Maui music education by teaching music in public schools and offering computer tech courses. With over 30 years of experience in IT, he is a seasoned professional specializing in Linux systems, network administration, DevOps, and digital marketing. His expertise encompasses troubleshooting hardware, software, cloud, and network infrastructure in high-pressure environments. James has delivered innovative solutions and technical leadership across various industries, including aviation, healthcare, e-commerce, and security.

In addition to his IT prowess, James De Bose is an accomplished IoT developer, media publisher, musician, and music producer, with award-winning bands featured on Hawai‘i radio. His diverse skill set also includes graphic design, video editing, and digital marketing strategy.

As a performing musician, James De Bose has been an award-winning instrumentalist and producer for over 30 years. By blending his love of jazz and reggae, he has helped create an original sound that reflects the essence of his Island home of Maui. Since arriving in 2000, James has had the pleasure of sharing his talents in various ensembles, including playing keyboards in Marty Dread's band, and performing trombone with the Na Hoku Hanohano award-winning band Ekolu for 15 years, as well as with the Crazy Fingers Duo in The Ritz Carlton Kapalua Bay lobby for 15 years.

Anna Carney - anna.carney@pacificrimjazz.com

Co-founder of PRJ and a passionate advocate for music education, Anna Carney has worked with students from elementary through graduate levels for the past 40 years. She currently maintains a studio of 40-50 private students in public schools while teaching at Temple College and Southwestern University in Central Texas. Anna has an active solo and chamber music career in the United States and has performed at numerous prestigious events such as The International Clarinet Association's Conference and the International Association for Jazz Education Conference. Recently, she premiered an international solo work by Israeli composer Amit Weiner with her chamber ensemble Arte Musique, which can be found on YouTube. Anna is a member of the Temple Symphony and a former member of several orchestras. She holds two music degrees from San Diego State University and completed her doctoral work in clarinet performance at Florida State University.

Beyond her teaching and performance, Anna was on the production staff of the International Association of Jazz Educators for over 15 years, serving as the Head Volunteer Coordinator and working in the Artist Liaison's office. Additionally, she worked as a tour director for Mandrake Tours, leading public school and university jazz bands to jazz festivals throughout Europe for over 10 years.

Colin Mason, DMA - colin.mason@pacificrimjazz.com

Co-founder of PRJ, Colin Mason is a Professor of Music at Temple College, where he teaches the Saxophone Studio, Jazz, and American Music History. He serves as the Lead Alto Saxophonist with the Temple Jazz Orchestra and has previously directed the Temple College/Texas A&M University-Central Texas Jazz Ensemble. Mason has extensive experience teaching students from middle school to university levels, with many former students going on to successful careers in music and education at major institutions like The University of Texas and the University of North Texas. He founded The Southwest Horns, a jazz saxophone ensemble comprised of faculty from leading colleges, and has presented clinics at state music conferences and the IAJE Annual Conference in Long Beach, CA.

Mason has performed extensively across the United States with Indian Tabla Artist Sandip Burman, with engagements at prestigious venues including Oberlin Conservatory of Music and universities from Maine to California. His tours have also included clinics for numerous college and high school students, promoting jazz education and performance.

He earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Music Education with a Jazz Emphasis from The University of Texas at Austin, a Master of Music in Saxophone Performance from Northern Arizona University, and a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Performance from San Diego State University.