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PRODUCTION CREDITS:
Executive Producer: Lele Music Productions & ʻUkulele Source
Producer(s): Herb Ohta, Jr.
Recording Engineer: Michael Grande
Mix: Michael Grande
Mastering: David Ho, Audio Post & Picture
Photography: Ken Munakata
Graphics: Yuko Porter, Media Etc.
Recording Studio: Studio Ala Moana
GUEST MUSICIANS:
Jon Yamasato
Nathan Aweau
Jeff Au Hoy
Nathan Aweau
Star Advertiser
July 30, 2010
Island Mele
Review By John Berger
Quietly But Effectively Great Again
Although Hawaii residents of a certain vintage might always associate the phrase "quietly but effectively" with former Gov. George Ariyoshi, it works equally well in describing the career trajectory of ukulele virtuoso Herb Ohta Jr. In the two decades since he first recorded professionally, "Herb Junior" has quietly but effectively established himself as one of the leading players of his generation. This appropriately titled album -- nahenahe translates as "sweet, melodious" -- displays his command of the instrument on an assortment of Hawaiian and hapa-haole standards. Each is beautifully executed.
Ohta sets the mood with an exquisite solo rendition of "Ku'u Pua i Paoakalani" and continues with "Na Pua Lei 'Ilima" and "Ka Pilina." Jeff Au Hoy (steel guitar), Nathan Aweau (bass) and Jon Yamasato (acoustic guitar) join him on various selections. Au Hoy provides subtle embellishments on "Pane Mai" and is featured more prominently on "Henehene Koa 'Aka."
"Over the Rainbow" is neither Hawaiian nor hapa haole in origin, but so many people elsewhere associate it with the islands that Ohta's solo rendition of the song fits the theme and closes the album on a soothing, tranquil note.