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Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar - Jim Kimo West | ||||||||||||||||||
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Available for solo concerts ,corporate and private events, Kimo can also perform with other Hawaiian musicians and vocalists as a duo , trio or full band. Besides being well respected in Hawaii, Kimo is generally considered the top slack key artist in California. A virtuosic player and prolific composer, his delicate, heartfelt playing technique and his generous output of new, exciting slack key guitar originals puts him solidly in a category of his own. Kimo has played guitar on many Grammy-winning records, in addition to many film and television scores. He also plays steel guitar and ukulele in addition to lead vocals. Jim Kimo West's long-awaited new CD, Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar, Kimo-Style" is another great collection of uniquely original ki ho alu instrumentals, with a few choice covers thrown in the mix. Like his first two CD's, Coconut Hat, and "Slack Key West", this CD is full of warm, acoustic slack key instrumentals, based on his ever-evolving collection of experiences in the beautiful islands of Hawaii, and showcases Kimo's fluid technique and unusual tunings. The CD's song notes add another dimension to the experience, providing the listener with insight into the inspiration behind these compositions. Whether you're a fan of Hawaiian music or not, this CD is sure to stay at the top of your playlist! A Few Testimonials... "Jim West's new recording continues his Slack Key explorations in his unique and beautiful style, and in various tunings, including two of his own invention, further accentuating his own sound." ?--
"Slack Key West, Jim's latest album, is a record that is beautifully performed, written and recorded and shows Jim expanding the role of slack key guitar playing. It's been said often that there are really only two kinds of music; good and bad. Jim West makes good music." ?-- Richard Bennett ,Mark Knopfler Band "James "Kimo" West captures the spirit and essence of ki ho`alu in his work - an extraordinary talent!"
"It is so refreshing to hear some original compositions that are unique, well crafted and sincere and from the heart... Varied and rich! I love all the tunes and have a hard time picking favorites" ?
Kimo on YouTube:www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DDgT8e1uj95g
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