Hawaii's own Swingin' Tradewinds Jass Band is a nine piece band that specializes in big band swing era and and traditional New Orleans jazz.
Formerly the "Over the Hill Gang Jass Band", the Tradewinds formed in 1989. They have been featured at the Great Hawaiian Jazz Blowout for the last seven years. They also performed at HiLX 2005, HiLBX 2007 and several other swing dance events.
Lead by Jack Morse, the rest of the line up includes Charlie Rowe, Don Smith, Mike Satamoto, Fred Oshiro, Dick Bowman, Steve Carruthers, Carol Morse and Lew Maddox.