Jazz Orchestra to play at UHH

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The Rhythm & Blues Revue, featuring the University of Hawaii at Hilo Jazz Orchestra will take the stage at the UHH Performing Arts Center tonight at 7:30 p.m.

The Rhythm & Blues Revue, featuring the University of Hawaii at Hilo Jazz Orchestra will take the stage at the UHH Performing Arts Center tonight at 7:30 p.m.

The Jazz Orchestra, comprised of UH-Hilo students under the direction of Trever Veilleux, has attracted a growing following over the past few years. This semester’s evening of live rock-jazz-soul music will include performances of music by such diverse artists as Duke Ellington, Tower of Power, Luiz Bonfa and Aretha Franklin.

The show will also feature a tribute to the Blues Brothers choreographed by Dori Yamada and starring special guest vocalists Justin Chittams, Scott Wuscher, Eva Gonzalez, Chris Tomich, Lilinoe Kauahikaua, Kimo Apaka, Cristina Hussey and Le‘a Gleason.

This is an open seating event. Admission is $7 general, $5 seniors, students and children. For more information, or to order tickets, please call the PAC box office at 974-7310, or visit artscenter.uhh.hawaii.edu.