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Jazz up close: DeShannon Higa and Paka Whitehead celebrate the music of Herbie Hancock at Kapono’s at the Lounge

Jazz up close: DeShannon Higa and Paka Whitehead celebrate the music of Herbie Hancock at Kapono’s at the Lounge DeShannon Higa and Paka Whitehead honor Herbie Hancock live at Kapono's at the Lounge in Hawaii Kai on Saturday, May 23!

HONOLULU (HI Now) - Hawaii Kai’s intimate concert venue, Kapono’s at the Lounge, welcomes vocalist DeShannon Higa and keyboardist Patrick “Paka” Whitehead for a special evening honoring the legendary music of Herbie Hancock. Part of the Jazz Up Close Music Series, the ticketed dinner show takes place Saturday, May 23, with two performances, a 6 to 7:30 p.m. show and an 8:30 to 10 p.m. show, at the Hawaii Kai Shopping Center.

Jazz up close: DeShannon Higa and Paka Whitehead celebrate the music of Herbie Hancock at Kapono’s at the Lounge (Part 2) DeShannon Higa and Paka Whitehead honor Herbie Hancock live at Kapono's at the Lounge in Hawaii Kai on Saturday, May 23!

Higa, a seasoned presenter of the Jazz Up Close series, brings together some of Hawaii’s top musicians for an up-close, curated experience on the waterfront. Whitehead, a prominent figure in Hawaii’s vibrant jazz scene, lends his keyboard artistry to reimagine Hancock’s timeless catalog.

Tickets are available at kaponosatthelounge.com.

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