The Honolulu Jazz Quartet, led by bassist John Kolivas, will present a free concert at 7 p.m. Sunday (April 27) at the Musicians Assn. of Hawaii at. 949 Kapiolani Blvd.
The event, featuring guest guitarist Robert Shinoda, will be a tribute to Benny Golson, a jazz tenor saxophonist, composer and arranger, who died at age 95 on Sept. 21 2024 at his home in Manhattan.
Besides Kolivas, current HJQ members are Tim Tsukiyama, saxophones; Dan Del Negro, piano; and Noel Okimoto, drums.
Golson is remembered for his contributions to the jazz canon, including such compositions as “I Remember Clifford,” “Whisper Not,” and “Killer Joe. He also embraced a second career, composing and arranging music for television shows. He also made a cameo appearance in the film, “The Terminal,” that starred Tom Hanks.
Golaon’a ties with the HJQ date back to April, 2009, when he he joined the jazz quarter in a performance at the Doris Duke Theatre at the Honolulu Museum of Art.
The weekend concert will be at the Musician Assn.’s Studio 909.
A BYO beverage and food policy will be in effect.
Parking is free at the Music Assn.’s lot at 949 Kapiolani; entrance is through Waimanu St.
Avoid the ramp up leading to condo parking; if you park there, you will be towed.
Mack’s Mango jam coming up
Singer-composer Gail Mack, who arranges periodic shows at Mango Street Grill in Wahiawa, has one coming up from 5 to 8 p.m. May 4.
Mack has corralled Lance Luke, Keith Hiraoka and Bobby Nishida for the show. Another gig will be held at the same time on June 8.
Reservations are necessary by calling Daryl at (808) 627-5451,
On the move
Two island news personalities are leaving local stations:
Eddie Dowd of Hawaii News Now (KHON, KGMB) is relocating to Massachusetts. The reason: to be close to his aging parents who are 91 and 75. No word yet if he’ll be doing news reporting on a Massachusetts station.
And Lia Kamana is ending her three-year stint with KITV (ABC here) to join a Fox News affiiliate, KPTV, in Portland, OR…
Bollywood and more
An evening of Indian song and dance will be held at 7 p.m. today (April 26) at the Doris Duke Theatre at the Honolulu Museum of Art.
The cultural event will feature a range of Indian artistry including classical, folk, and Bollywood dance and vocals. The performers are Sai Bhatawadekar and her team, augmented by guest artists from the University of Hawaii.
Spectators can join the performers by singing along, clapping and dancing.
For tickets, visit https://honolulumuseum.org/events/360//kahani
And that’s Show Biz…