Artist description Hawaiian contemporary, reggae, polynesian, jazz fusion (with a taste of south american, caribbean, & blue grass) band based in the Bay Area.

Music Style hawaiian contemporary, reggae, polynesian, jazz

Musical Influences Ehulani Enoka Lum, Hollis Baker, John Ogao, Manley Bush, Ellison Garlasa, Charlie St. Germain, (to name a few).

Artist History Ka 'Ehu Kai has been together since 1991. Some Ka Ehu Kai Hawaiian Band members have roots in Hawaii. Tennyson Lum's parents are from Hawaii and he spent many summers in Waimanalo (Oahu) with relatives, and Aldon Sanders is from Ewa Beach (Oahu). KEK has been opening concert shows for known artists from Hawaii performing in the San Francisco Bay Area. KEK has traveled from Southern California to Las Vegas to Hawaii and back promoting their own music style, versatility, and unique sound: hawaiian contemporary, reggae, and polynesian jazz fusion, which is becoming a sound of its own.

Group Members current line-up: Tennyson Lum (Ukulele, Vocals, Synth Drums, Percussion, Nose Flute, Ipu Heke) Aldon Sanders (Guitar, Vocals, Penny Whistle, Flute, Ocarina, Piano, Keyboards) Ray Bambao (Bass, Keyboards, Guitar, Piano, Vocals) Ray Bambao Sr. (Back Vocals, Keyboards, Congas, Synth Drums) Steve Espaniola (Vocals, Bass, Ukelele) Faith Thompson Ako (Backup Vocals, Ukelele, Keyboards)

Instruments Bass, (Upright) bass, Congas, Drums, (Synth) drums, Flute, Guitar, Ipu Heke, Keyboards, Nose Flute, Ocarina, Percussion, Piano, Ukulele, Trumpet, Penny Whistle, Vocals

Location San Jose, California - USA

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