Herb Ohta, Jr. & Jon Yamasato
“Take 1”
LELE MUSIC PRODUCTIONS (LMPCD 1004)
$14.00
01 Back To You 01 Back To You
02 Paniolo Country 02 Paniolo Country
03 Ku'u Home O Kahalu'u 03 Ku'u Home O Kahalu'u
04 Nani Ko'olau 04 Nani Ko'olau
05 Nani Iapana 05 Nani Iapana
06 Hanalei Moon 06 Hanalei Moon
07 Maori Brown Eyes 07 Maori Brown Eyes
08 Maika'i Ka Makani O Kohala 08 Maika'i Ka Makani O Kohala
09 Mahina O Hoku 09 Mahina O Hoku
10 Hi'ilawe 10 Hi'ilawe
11 Star of Gladness 11 Star of Gladness
12 Under The Boardwalk 12 Under The Boardwalk
“Take One” is the first collaboration of two well known local artists - Herb Ohta Jr. and Jon Yamasato. In this day of economic stress and global turmoil, “Take 1” will transport one back to the past or as one of the tracks reflects “. . .when our world was small enough for dreams”. Old local favorites - “Hanalei Moon”, “Hi'ilawe”, “Paniolo County”, “Nani Ko'olau”, ”Maika'i Ka Makani O Kohala”, and oldie but goodie “Under the Boardwalk” are beautifully cast in this CD by Herb Ohta Jr. Vocal's by Jon Yamasato contributes to the theme of this CD with past local favorites – “Kuu Home O Kahalu'u”, “Maori Brown Eyes”, “Star of Gladness”, and “Mahina O Hoku”, as well as “Nani Iapana” a Dennis Kamakahi original. As a bonus, Jon also includes a contemporary original – “Back to You”. Simply said, this CD displays the talent and artistry of two young local performers who enjoy playing easy listening music. Enjoy!!! As for more in the future? Hana hou!!!
Sheldon Yamasato
Sheldon Yamasato