Simone and Her Hawaiian Jazz Band - Aroma Of Hawaii (2011) [2016 SACD + DSD64]

Austrian singer Simone has consistently released charming and wonderful albums from the Japanese label Venus Records over the years, many of them musically directed by brilliant pianist/arranger John di Martino. They got together again for this collection of Hawaiian songs, interpreted from a jazz musicians' perspective and performed with superb musicianship.

Tracks:

1. I'll Weave A Lei Of Stars For You
2. Hanalei Moon
3. I'll Remember You
4. The Hawaiian Wedding Song
5. Beyond The Reef
6. Sweet Leilani
7. Pagan Love Song
8. Blue Hawaii
9. Red Sails In The Sunset
10. To You Sweetheart, Aloha
11. Silhouette Hula
12. The Moon Of Manakoora
13. On A Tropic Night

Personnel:

Simone, vocal
John Di Matino, piano
Aaron Heick, flutes
Paul Meyers, guitar
James Genus, bass
Alvin Atkinson, drums
Chembo Corniel, percussions