Andy Iona Vol. 2 - South Sea Lullabies

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Andy Iona Vol. 2 - South Sea Lullabies

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Sound Clip From: "Maui Girl"
    

South Sea Lullabies, the second album of Cumquat's exclusive CD tribute to Andy Iona, perhaps the greatest Hawaiian musician of the 1930s and 40s. Everything that was wonderful about Volume 1 ('At Night By The Ocean') is carried over into this collection, where even Louis Armstrong dons a lei. Iona's recorded legacy places 'The Islanders' in a broad range of instrumental settings, his use of saxophones, clarinets, flutes and brass to compliment their artistry is unique in the annals of Hawaiian music.  To quote Dirk Vogel, chairman of the Aloha International Steel Guitar Club: "Like Volume One, 'South Sea Lullabies' is a masterpiece. Cumquat's sound restoration is incredible!"


Maui Girl,

South Sea Lullabies,

He Iniki,

Hula Rockabye,

Minnehaha (Ver 2),

Beulah,

Hawaii Sing To Me,

Hula O Ka Aina,

On A Coconut Island,

Hawaiian Interlude,

I Lost My Heart In Hawaii,

The Five Hula Lessons,

Hawaiian Paradise,

On A Coconut Island,

On A Little Bamboo Bridge,

Hawaiian Hospitality,

My Tane,

Na Pua,

The Night Is Young,

Various configurations of 'The Islanders' included:  Sam Koki,  Danny Stewart,  Splash (or Freckles) Lyons, Allen Kila,  Gary Speare,  George Archer,  Harry Baty,  Joe Nawahi, Trumpet on Maui Girl & Minnehaha - Mannie Klein

Testimonials:-

"This is a great CD!  The sound restoration and re-mastering is perfect!  This will be a great addition to your collection! Volume 2 of Andy Iona on Cumquat, like Volume 1, is a masterpiece.  The reproduction is incredible!"
Dirk Vogel, Chairman, Aloha International Steel Guitar Club, Minnesota USA

"The audio quality on Cumquat's recordings of two of our steel guitar legends - Dick McIntire and Andy Iona - is phenomenal.  I was absolutely blown away.  Keep in mind that the original recordings date back almost 70 years.  Not only have they eliminated the hiss and scratches that you would normally hear on vintage recordings, but the clarity of all levels of the sound spectrum have been enhanced.  Jerry Byrd told me that it actually sounds better than when these recordings were first available in the '30s."
Isaac 'Doc' Akuna - Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association, Hawaii, USA

I received the four Andy Iona CD's this last Christmas. These disks are all I've been listening to for the past month!  Andy Iona's music was a perfect mix of traditional Hawaiian, Hapa Haole and Pop Standards of the day. The material and arrangements are very accessible to non-Hawaiian fans too. Andy Iona's steel playing on Tommy Dorsey's "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You" is incredible in the fact that much of the melody is done on one string.  Also the four tracks featuring Louis Armstrong show the far reaching influence of Hawaiian music in the 1930’s.

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Gerald Ross, 'Michigan's King Of The Hawaiian Steel Guitar'

Once again, a VERY nice production, and the reproduction was excellent.  The recording, selections, liner notes and cover are all first rate and you are to be congratulated on another excellent release.  I’m looking forward to Volume 3".
John Marsden, Collector and Hawaiian Music authority, Sheffield, England

"Thank you for keeping this lovely music alive!"
Ed Kirkman, Steel guitarist, UK

Since Bruce Clarke's recordings introduced me to Andy Iona...  My entire approach to the steel guitar has changed .... It is amazing what can be done on a single string ...!!!!
Rick Aiello, Berryville, VA USA

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