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Thursday May 8, 2025

Blue Note Hawaii    (13 votes)
Bilal    (0 Votes)
Bilal Sayeed Oliver is a truly independent artist. A singer, songwriter, and producer who has always been ahead of his time - blending jazz, afro-futurism, classic soul, alternative r&b, rock, and even classical in his vocals and music. He's known for his wide vocal range, work across multiple genres, and magnetic live performances. Philip Bailey said Bilal is the rare singer who uses his voice like an instrument.

Interscope Records signed Bilal to a major label recording deal fresh out of college, after studying jazz composition and opera at The New School in NYC. His debut album, “First Born Second," showcased a range from the emotionally charged fan-favorite, "Soul Sista," which peaked at No. 18 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts, to the political viewpoints of "Fast Lane" and "Second Child”.

Playing jazz venues and recording more progressive soul music in the following years, Bilal has commercially released four albums to critical success. His unreleased but widely leaked second album “Love for Sale” found wide acclaim among critics and listeners. It features collabs with Dr. Dre and J Dilla and was built around Bilal’s own musicianship, included live instrumentation and had a vibe completely new and different from its predecessor. Interscope shelved the album indefinitely. It still received over half a million downloads and Bilal began touring even though there was no proper release of the album.

Tickets $25-$35

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CLUB POLICIES

Seating is First Come, First Served
$20 Food or Beverage Minimum Per Person
Full Bar & Full Dinner Menu Available
No refunds or exchange. Please make sure you purchase tickets for the correct date and time. Mahalo!
Time: 6:30PM – 10:30PM   Cover:  $25-$35

(we thank Angela Momiyama for entering this listing)
Jazz Vespers    (8 votes)
Jazz Vespers: New Meditations with Reggie Padilla (sax), Starr Kalahiki (vocals), Dan del Negro (piano) and Mark Tanouye (bass). Jazz in a contemplative style. St Peters, 1317 Queen Emma Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 In person plus Live and streaming at www.StPetersHonolulu.org (808) 533-1943
Time: 6pm – 7 PM   Cover:  $0

(we thank William Remus for entering this listing)




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