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On The Scene
John Berger
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Chong, Yasui join Shinoda on 'Jazz Wednesday'
Jazz fans got something special when Benny Chong and Byron Yasui joined Robert Shinoda for "Jazz Wednesday" at the Honolulu Club last week. Chong has been known for more than 40 years as a guitarist, but since the release of his first solo album, "Ukulele Jazz," last fall, he's been recognized as an ukulele virtuoso as well.
Chong's ukulele was the featured instrument on an impressive set of pop classics and jazz standards that included "Stella By Starlight," "The Very Thought of You" and "Have You Seen Miss Jones." Chong displayed his command of the instrument throughout the set. Yasui was excellent on acoustic bass and guitarist Shinoda, host of the weekly event, stepped forward for a few solos as well.
