Zappa 7: Hilo Jazz Orchestra 7th Annual Frank Zappa Tribute Concert

December 11, 2019:Zappa 7: Hilo Jazz Orchestra 7th Annual Frank Zappa Tribute Concert. The Hilo Jazz Orchestra has enjoyed worldwide recognition for their exciting performances of Frank Zappa’s music and they have been invited to Germany to perform next summer. In 2017 Frank Zappa’s son and Grammy award winning guitarist Dweezil Zappa came to Hilo to perform with the band, and they have earned the endorsement of Ahmet Zappa and the Zappa Family Trust. The Hilo Jazz Orchestra is the subject of the documentary film Zappa U which follows the band in the months leading up to their 2016 Frank Zappa tribute concert. This year’s show will feature Zappa songs never before played by the Jazz Orchestra as well as some old favorites. “We’ve got a really exciting set planned for this show” says Veilleux, “it’s a great mix of accessible songs and face-melting instrumentals that show off the band’s talents. And, this show isn’t only for Zappa fans, we often hear from audience members who were not familiar with Zappa that they love the show!”