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Steve Sano
Pu'ukani
Genres: International Music, Pop, Christian & Gospel

Track Listings (13) - Disc #1
1. Ku'u Lei Awapuhi
2. Botcha Waltz
3. Medley: Green rose Hula/Ka Ulu Wehi O Ke Kai
4. Ke Aloha O Ka Haku
5. Paniolo Reef
6. Sanoe
7. Medley: Ahe Lau Makani/Puna Paia A'ala
8. Hali'a Aloha
9. Manoa
10. Mirrors
11. Alaula
12. Wa'aloa Way
13. Lullaby Lulana

CD Details

All Artists: Steve Sano
Title: Pu'ukani
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Sharlene Oshiro
Original Release Date: 1/1/2000
Release Date: 1/1/2000
Genres: International Music, Pop, Christian & Gospel
Styles: Pacific Islands, Hawaii
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 644718120027

Synopsis

Album Description

In Hawaiian, pu'ukani means sweet-toned. It is the sweet-toned sound of the acoustic guitar that provides the inspiration for this collection of solo guitar instrumentals performed by Steve Sano. Known as a conductor and choral pedagogue, Steve works in a very different media for this recording. Here, he presents thirteen pieces that reflect the influence of the ki ho'alu (Hawaiian slack key guitar) style combined with his own unique fingerstyle aesthetic.

CD Reviews

Just nice guitar playing, and no BS

09/23/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I know Steve personally so I have to admit that I'm prejudiced. He's a fabulous piano player, an excellent conductor, and now, come to find out, he's kept up on his guitar playing.....Now, I'm not a guitarist, so I don't really know the intricacies of style for the instrument, but I can say this; this album is just plain fine guitar playing. It's good finger-picking, done right and no frills and no funny business. Most of the album is on the quiet side, but the Paniolo Reel gets pretty "down home". Steve knows his instrument, his phrasing and musicianship is outstanding, and I thoroughly enjoyed the CD."