Jim and Rozz Lowry have been playing music together for many years. 

Jim is a gifted guitarist having played music most of his life.  When Hawai'i called this boy from California, he immersed himself in island living on Maui where he lived for several years as a Boat Captain/Dive Instructor/Dinner Boat Captain during the day and musical artist at night.  He found his island girl that held all the same beliefs and principles of island living in his wife of several years, the band's female member, Rozz Lowry.  This Hawai'i born-and-raised girl grew up on O'ahu until adulthood then moved to Maui.  When not being the "Island Entrepeneur", she enjoyed playing Hawaiian music whenever the opportunity arose. 

They moved to the Pacific Northwest in 2000 and bring with them the lifestyle, spirit, culture, and music of Hawai'i.

Both of them grasp on to their island roots and culture by providing audiences everywhere a taste of their island music.  "We love playing music together", says Rozz.  "We found a way to hold on to Hawai'i in our hearts through the music. It gives us great joy to share it".

Together, they have traveled the world seeking those who share the spirit of aloha.  They've traveled and performed in Washington, Oregon, California, New York, Hawaii, Florida, Alaska, Canada, and all over Europe.

They have also enjoyed collaborating with wonderful entertainers and musicians.  In 2009, they worked with Bobbie Ratliff and Lonny Walter creating "Sharing The Aloha".  Then in 2009, they collaborated with their cousin, Alika Nako'oka, to complete the highly requested "A Hawaiian Christmas".

They look forward to many more years of performing and continue to strive for the "perfect" Hawaiian mele.

And they're willing to travel anywhere to find it...

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In 2011, Makani E finished their solo CD, "Na Hoaloha" (Friends).  It is a compilation of traditional and contemporary Hawaii-flavored music most requested by family, friends, and supporters.

"The music of "Na Hoaloha" is indicative of its title," says Rozz.  "Besides being married, we're really good friends.  Each song has a story or memory behind it.  We love Hawai'i and it's important to pay tribute to our friends who wrote the songs, the friends, family, & supporters that request the songs, while celebrating our own friendship."

Jim & Rozz also finished their solo Christmas CD named "Island Style Christmas with Makani E".