Jazz-fusion pianist Brian Culbertson is staging two nights of concerts at the Hawaii Theater, good news for local fans of contemporary jazz.

• Culbertson plays Friday and Saturday night, with each show running three hours and featuring a different lineup.
• This is the first time he has brought his own Jazz Getaway show to Hawaii, after 20 years of visits for festivals and club dates.
• Guest performers include pianists David Benoit and Keiko Matsui, plus saxophonists Paul Taylor and Candy Dulfer.
• The sound mixes jazz with funk, R&B, gospel, and pop rather than traditional straight-ahead jazz, built around strong beats and melodies people can sing along to.

Outlook: Both shows are set for this weekend, each with its own set list, so fans can attend twice without hearing the same concert.