Jazz

HONOLULU JAZZ QUARTET: Tenacity
Nat Hentoff writes: "From the first notes of the initial track, the pulse - the life force of jazz - courses through the session. It is a privilege to celebrate the Honolulu Jazz Quartet."
Recommended if you like Miles Davis & John Coltrane.
CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $12.95
KOHALA: Kohala Live
In December 2007, Kohala (Charles Michael Brotman, Charlie Recaido, and Rupert Tripp, Jr.) gave two intimate performances at the Red Elephant in Honolulu, Hawaii. The show was emceed by Derrick Malama, the host of Hawaii Public Radio's "Morning Edition
CD price: $15.98 / MP3 price: $10.98
VAIHI: Navenave
This group occupies a unique place in Hawaii as a multifaceted Polynesian quartet with strong Tahitian roots and a feel for soulful American pop.
Recommended if you like Eagles, Makaha sons of Ni'ihau, sons of hawaii.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
KIP MCATEE: Solo Guitar 7
Polished solo guitar arrangements of familiar tunes and recognizable folk songs from around the world.
Recommended if you like Charlie Byrd, Earl Klugh, Laurindo Almeda.
CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $10.00
DEAN TABA: The Camarillo Waltz
Modern Jazz - rooted in the past, living in the present, and looking towards the future. Leadsheets (Concert, Bb, and some Eb) for all of the songs on this CD are available for FREE at deantaba.com.
Recommended if you like Andy Suzuki, Nick Manson, Kendall Kay.
CD price: $14.95 / MP3 price: $9.99
DAVID L. WATSON: Imprisoned Splendor
Veteran Jazz vocalist, singing standards, bebop, blues and seven originals.
CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $10.00
RAY GOOLIAK: Isle Say / A Maui Collaboration
Maui musician/composer Ray Gooliak's masterwork is a compilation of 12 originals written in 4 styles. The project features over 40 of Maui's finest musicians/vocalists and is considered the definitive CD showcasing Maui's exceptionally diversified talents
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
WENDELL WARRINGTON: A Few More Drops
HAWAIIAN CHRISTIAN PRAISE AND WORSHIP
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
LT SMOOTH: Freedom
It has a little of everything, R&B, Pop, Rock, Jazz, Flamenco, Adult contemporary, Hawaiian Slack Key. There's something for everyone to enjoy.
Recommended if you like U2.
CD price: $15.00
DAVID L. WATSON: Let's Swing Christmas
Jazz, ballad & blues vocalist who is able to scat as brilliantly as a horn player or have you crying to the sweetness of a ballad.
Recommended if you like Joe Williams, Eddie Jefferson, Jon Hendricks.
CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $10.00
ANGELA CRANDALL: Shine
Angela's natural approach provokes insight while continuing to carry an infectious swing.
CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
SHEA ARGEL: The Very Thought Of You
The "New Velvet Fog.". He has an unassuming calmness and wonderful lack of ego.
Recommended if you like Harry Connick, Jr., Diana Krall, Michael Bublé.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
RON COOK: The Billionaire
Musical.
CD price: $17.95 / MP3 price: $1.00
DAVID L. WATSON: David Leshare Watson Love's Swinging Soft & Ballads
Veteran jazz vocalist singing standards, ballads and original works
CD price: $12.00 / MP3 price: $12.00
JOHN VALENTINE PRESENTS:: Guitars of Hawaii Today Volume 2
Easy Listening Jazz & Hawaiian World Guitar Instrumentals
Recommended if you like Santana, Ledward Kaapana.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
ALICIA BAY LAUREL: What Living's All About
Fun, funny, sexy, spiritual, cynical, hip, and anti-corporate, Alicia sings ten of her own blues, jazz and gospel tunes and breathes new life into two jazz standards.
Recommended if you like Bonnie Raitt, Maria Muldaur, Phoebe Snow.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
BRUCE HAMADA: Two For The Road
Familiar tunes that are melodic and have a swinging Jazz influence.
Recommended if you like Frank Sinatra, Harry Connick, Jr., People.
CD price: $15.98 / MP3 price: $15.98
ABE LAGRIMAS, JR.: Dimensions
Contemporary instrumental ukulele music infused in jazz, latin, and eclectic grooves.
Recommended if you like Jack Johnson, Jake Shimabukuro.
CD price: $14.00 / MP3 price: $14.00
TREY THOMPSON: Holy Ground
In small ensembles with world class musicians, jazz bassist Trey Thompson explores original fusionworks and contemporary jazz classics by masters Miles Davis, Billy Childs and Victor Young.
Recommended if you like Eddie Gomez, Jaco Pastorius.
CD price: $12.97
TOM CONWAY: No Fixed Address
Modern, original Gypsy Jazz in the spirit of Django Reinhardt.
Recommended if you like Django Reinhardt, Robin Nolan Trio, Pearl Django.
MP3 price: $15.00
BRIAN EVANS: Brian Evans
Brian Evans croons songs made famous in the 80's in a new style. Arrangements by Moulin Rouge arranger Steve Sidwell and Brian Evans. Check out the first review by the world's leading jazz website, ejazznews.com.
Recommended if you like Frank Sinatra, Robbie Williams, Tony Bennett.
MP3 price: $13.99
TOM CONWAY: Hot Gypsy Nights
Upbeat acoustic Gypsy Jazz in the style of Django Reinhardt.
Recommended if you like Django Reinhardt, Rosenberg Trio, Pearl Django.
JAZZ: Jazz
Jazz Music
CD price: $9.99 / MP3 price: $4.95
ALEC BRIGUGLIO: The Different Flavors Of Alec B
Jazz and contemporary jazz
Recommended if you like Nestor Torres, Dexter Gordon, Grover Washington, Jr..
CD price: $12.97
GAIL MACK: Christmas Once More in Hawai'i Nei
A Hawaiian Christmas classic with lyrics and music that evoke the unique tropical holiday spirit of the islands.
Recommended if you like Sarah McLachlan, Karen Carpenter.
CD price: $12.97
REGINALD DUNN: Just Play, Baby!
This music combines the heavy, rhythmic foundation of funk with the slick, melodic overtones of jazz - all influenced by r&b/soul, gospel and rock.
Recommended if you like George Clinton, Herbie Hancock, Duke Ellington.
CD price: $6.05 / MP3 price: $6.05
RASRANDYSRECORDS:PRESENTS: Embra Samba & Moasir Santos 1982
A live performance a master at hand, performing Brazilian jazz folklore so sweet for the ear.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $7.85
JEFF GAETH: Paradise Park
Jeff's latest work, "Paradise Park" showcases stunning instrumentals that reveal a style that is undeniably his own.
Recommended if you like Stanley Turrentine, Boney James.
CD price: $12.97
KAPENA BILLY BONES: Tiki Torch Songs
Hawaiian soft rock, beach drums and jazz flute. Like dating in Hawaii, Crazy, Lonely, Dreamy stuff that takes you there.
Recommended if you like Dire Straits, Gordon Lightfoot, Jack Johnson.
CD price: $12.97
JASON HO: Tropic Dreams
Sweet smooth island jazz that takes you to the relaxing day or night on the shores of the islands. Featuring Emil Richards on vibes and marimba and Bobby Ingano on steel guitar.
Recommended if you like Jack Johnson, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, John Sebastion.
CD price: $15.00
IAN TAYLOR & JOHN VALENTINE: WAPADUZI: Tropical Swingin' Review
Rock, jazz, swing, rockabilly hapa-haole hawaiian songs done in a show format. Polynesian show with rockabilly guitar, steel guitar, ukelele, tuete, percussions & horns.
Recommended if you like Brian Setzer, Elvis Presley, Louis Jordan.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
LOU ANN GURNEY: Joy Ride
Outstanding, eloquent vocalist and world-class musicians offer an eclectic, smooth-jazz CD containing 12 classic jazz standards and jazz pop songs, representing some of the finest songwriters in American popular music history.
Recommended if you like Peggy Lee, Diana Krall, Madeleine Peyroux.
CD price: $14.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
JAMES SOUTH: Beautiful Place To Be
Beautiful smooth jazz from a beautiful place. Latin, Funk, Piano and Sax Ballads
CD price: $14.99
DAVID L. WATSON: Big Town
Jazz ballads, blues and very hip scat singing.
Recommended if you like Joe Williams, Eddie Jefferson, Jon Hendricks.
CD price: $12.00 / MP3 price: $12.00
CHARLES MICHAEL BROTMAN: Pacific Rendezvous
Contemporary instrumental jazz with a tropical flair featuring the classical style guitar of Charles Michael Brotman with special guests Daniel Ho and Kilauea, Greg Vail, David Patt, and Peter Gordon. All songs composed by Charles Michael Brotman.
Recommended if you like The Rippingtons, Earl Klugh, Peter White.
CD price: $15.98 / MP3 price: $15.98
DB WARREN: Once In A Blue Moon
Lively guitar instrumentals from the Heart covering a several musical styles including Blues, Jazz, Rock, and even a taste of slack Key. Some of Hawaii's best supporting musicians on Sax, flute, piano, and percussion. A "Must Hear" according to OBRH Blog
Recommended if you like Joe Satriani, George Benson, John Klemmer.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
LEE: navigating by stars
Acoustic, jazz and eclectic folk rock.
Recommended if you like Sheryl Crow, Norah Jones, Corinne Bailey Rae.
CD price: $14.99 / MP3 price: $14.99
VON BARON: Pangaea
New Age Music On Steroids. Music to make you feel good :) New Age music with a Smooth Jazz sound.
Recommended if you like Enya, Yanni, Lee Ritenour, Flim & the BB's.
CD price: $9.99 / MP3 price: $5.00
RON KA-IPO: One More Yesterday
Adult contemporary, world music, original compositions for the music collector.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
RON COOK: The Gift
Meditation Music.
MP3 price: $5.00