Best known as a founding member of Don Ho's backing group, The Aliis, Benny Chong is lauded as a virtuoso jazz player. Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Hawai'i Academy of Recording ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Two beloved local musicians will be inducted into the Ukulele Hall of Fame next month. Benny Chong, 83, and Byron Yasui, 85, will be inducted on Sunday, July 12, during the ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Two longtime musicians were inducted into the Ukulele Hall of Fame Sunday. The honor went to Benny Chong and Byron Yasui during an induction ceremony at the International ...

When Benny Chong and Byron Yasui are inducted into the ‘Ukulele Hall of Fame during today’s International ‘Ukulele Festival of Hawai‘i 2026 at Kapiolani Park, they will be sharing another milestone in ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A founding member of the Hot Club of Hulaville, classically trained violinist Duane Padilla heads a trio of jazz masters, including Benny Chong (?ukulele) and Byron Yasui ...

STAR-ADVERTISER / 2006 Formerly a musician with Don Ho & The Aliis, Benny Chong showcases his musical exploration in "Ukulele Jazz." This one — same title, different contents — is a welcome addition ...

Musicians Benny Chong, left, and Byron Yasui will be inducted into the ‘Ukulele Hall of Fame today as they celebrate more than 20 years of playing music together. The pair reunited Tuesday at Liliha ...