Big Band Sound with Bill Noble

He’s played for two former United States presidents and artists such as Gladys Knight, Ray Charles, The Temptations and the Fifth Dimension.

He’s also jammed with many local musicians, played abroad and created his own trio.

Bill Noble will bring his Big Band sound to the Aloha Theatre on Dec. 29 at 7 p.m., for the 2^nd annual Kona Jazz Experience.

Noble composes and plays a myriad of instruments including, the tenor, alto and soprano saxophones. He also plays the flute and clarinet.

Expect to hear compositions from Duke Ellington, Count Basie and more. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for adults. Better seating is available with earlier ticket purchases.

Call 808-322-9924 for more information, or visit www.apachawaii.org. Tickets are available on the website or one hour before show time on Saturday.

The Aloha Theatre is located at 79-7384 Mamalahoa Highway in Kealakekua.

The show will satisfy any end of the year Jazz cravings and herald in a new year full of musical possibilities.

If you’re wondering which presidents Noble played for, just think about a former actor who beat the incumbent and future Nobel Prize for Peace winner’s bid for re-election to the presidency.

Still don’t know? On Saturday, you can find out why presidents Reagan and Carter enjoyed Noble’s musical talents.