BIJBS has another evening of stellar jazz on the horizon. The son of jazz legends, Ella Fitzgerald and Ray Brown, Ray Brown, Jr. has pioneered his own path in the industry with a charismatic style, rich vocal quality and hip sense of time.

Ray shares a double bill with sophisticated and sassy jazz lady, Elena Welch. Elena hails from Chicago, Illinois where her musical roots in the blues have a strong foothold.

Trumpeter extraordinaire, Volcano Jr. Choy, will add his seasoned licks, fat sound and intricate harmonies.

The headliners are in very good hands with the hottest rhythm section on the island featuring Gary Washburn – piano, Brian McCree – bass and Bruce David – drums.

Ray Brown, Jr. & Elena Welch with Volcano Jr. Choy, Saturday, March 24th 6:30pm to 10:30pm, Hilo Elks Lodge. Photo by Margaret Brown.

The Big Island Jazz and Blues Society Presents Maria Maldaur

The Big Island Jazz and Blues Society is proud to bring you nationally renowned treasure, Maria Muldaur. Of early 70s “Midnight at the Oasis” fame, Maria has a unique artistry providing a staying power of hipness that spans decades, entangles musical styles and crosses genres. A vocalist beyond labels, she is all that is American roots music.

And talk about the dream team of “burn-it-up” back up boys: Bruce David’s B.A.R.S. (bad ass rhythm section) includes John Close – piano, Westly Matsuda – guitar, Frank Mussachio – bass and Bruce David – drums.

Don’t miss this show. Tickets for members $30. Non members $35.

Saturday, February 4th, 2012
6:30pm – 1030pm
Hilo Elks Lodge
150 Kinoole
Hilo, Hawaii

Salsa Latinos - Latin Dance Night

Saturday, January 7th 6:30pm – 10:30pm

Hilo Elks Lodge
150 Kinoole
Hilo, Hawaii

BIJBS presents Blues Night with Larry Dupio with Blue Blood Soul

Larry Dupio with Blue Blood Soul. A blues dance delivered in style with the local favorite blues band paired with Honolulu guitarist/vocalist and Big Island native, Larry Dupio.

November 12th,6:30pm to 10:30pm
Hilo Elks Lodge

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2011
630pm-1030pm

HILO ELKS LODGE
150 Kinoole Street, Hilo, HI

$15 General Admission
$10 BIJBS Members

This over-the-top octet with a 4-piece horn section forms the newest sensation on the island: Pele’s Passions, an Afro Cuban Improvisational ensemble, will take you to unpredictable new heights + Bump City will get you moving with the funk, R+B and Motown grooves you can’t resist.

• Lucas Clebsch – guitar/harmonica/vocals/bass
• Mati Laino – bass/vocals
• Andrea Lindborg – trumpet/flugelhorn
• Garry “Railroad” Russell – trombone
• Jesse Snyder – Tenor
• Duncan Bamsey – Barritone
• Victor Aranas – Keyboard
• Michael Surprenant – drums/vocals
• Binti Bailey – Guest Vocalist for BumpCity

Sept 3, 2011
Hilo Elks Lodge

The Big Island Jazz and Blues Society presents The Night of the Divas, Saturday, June 4th, 2011 - with Maggie Herron, Lou Ann Gurney, and Elena Welch. Also featuring Gary Washburn on piano, John Parker on bass, and Bruce David on drums. Also joined by poet Amy Kaneko.

Big Island Jazz and Blues Society presents Round Midnight: A Tribute to Miles Davis. Featuring Kyle Matsuda on piano, Ahti Mohala on saxophone and flute, Volcano Choy on trumpet, John Parker on bass, and David Watson on drums and vocals, also joined by slam poet Zack Street.