Originally from Detroit, Gordon Samuelson has lived on Maui since the 70s, performing with popular local artists and renowned entertainers* throughout Hawaii and around the world. This album is his heartfelt tribute to his adopted home. |
"...puts a jazz spin on Hawaiian chestnuts..." - (Liz Janes) |
"Here are the nominees for 2001 Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts Na Hoku Hanohano Awards: ... Jazz Album ... 'Sax Hawaiian Style', Gordon Samuelson ..." |
"...these instrumentals have a relaxed, lite-jazz quality. This is a very personal songbook, with expressions
that reflect a particular joy in each cut...bounce, brilliance, and a sense of adventure ...soaring and sparkling..." - (Wayne Harada) |
"...a tasty album by a great musician" - George Benson |
samuelsongs |
311 moi pl kihei, hi 96753 |
with Tower of Power's Emilio Castillo |
(808) 8795766 |
(littleanthony/jimmyborges/chubbychecker/coasters/bodiddley/drifters/5thdimension/amygilliom/larrygraham/grandfunkrr/jackjones/williek/carolekai/carollawrence/
curtlee/melveenleed/jerrylewis/hallinden/richlittle/henrymancini/mc5/georgepaoa/pointersisters/prince/joanrivers/redskelton/lonniesmith/jerryvale/andywilliams/joewilliams.......)
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jazzreview.com " . . . Its playful tunes and unusual, mellow sounds should find many listeners in the smooth contemporary jazz category. Nice! " - (Lee Prosser) |
(2002) |
(1963) |
Probably the most unique and interesting versions of these songs you'll ever hear
(can you imagine island flavored bigband, salsa, or...??) Kick back and enjoy! - theorchard.com |
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(2003) |