2014 Trio Upcountry

The Maui Ukulele Jazz Trio performed immediately following the Maui Ukulele Pops Band at the 34th Annual Upcountry Fair on Sunday 8 June 2014. We remained dressed in our Band informal attire appropriate for the paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) setting which made it easy to stay on stage after our 45-minute set without changing costumes. The trio played 13 songs from a variety of musical genres in keeping with the upbeat atmosphere.

Songs in the order they were played: Kupa Landing, Little Brown Gal, Wahine Ilikea, Under the Palm Tree, Princess Pupule, Kaula Ili, Ka Leo, Flying, Sweet Someone, Blues in the Night, Medley: Waimanalo Blues/Paniolo Country, To You Sweetheart Aloha, and Uwehi Ami and Slide.

(Photo taken with Hinano Kaumeheiwa at the Upcountry Fair at Oskie Rice Field and Arena, Olinda, 8 June 2014)

by Mele Fong

Mele Fong is a professional singer, song arranger, and master of multiple strumming styles for the 'ukulele. She is an experienced educator with over 50+ years experience playing the 'ukulele and entertaining worldwide. Mele performs with her husband in the duo "The Hawaiian Serenaders" and leads student groups. In 1996, the duo represented the State of Hawai'i in concert at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Mele and her husband Richard Tom were both born and raised on Oahu and now reside in Maui.