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1. NA KOA MOKU O KEAWE

2. MAUNA KEA MEDITATION

3. EL ÁLCAZAR

4. DAYDREAM AT JUMBO ROCKS

5. MORNING MUSIC

6. ‘IOLANI PALACE WALTZ

7. FLOYD THE SPIDER

8. MELE MENEHUNE

9. SONG FOR FESS

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Na Koa Moku O KeaweThe word “koa” in Hawaiian means “warrior,” but it is also the name of a majestic native tree.Many beautiful slack key recordings have originated from guitars made from these trees,most of which come from Moku O Keawe or the “Big Island”.Kimo: solo acoustic baritone guitarTuning: D Taro Patch

Mauna Kea MeditationThe highest peak in the Hawaiian Islands, Mauna O Wakea rises from the deepest of oceansand is the most sacred mountain in Hawai‘i. The “White Mountain” is also the home of Poli‘ahu,the snow diety and the 14,000 foot summit is bathed in white during the winter months.Kimo: acoustic guitars, Moog guitar, percussion Simone Vitucci: cello: Erik Rynearson: violaTunings: Open D, lowered to Db Solo guitar: Ånuenue tuning

El ÁlcåzarI will never forget my fi rst visit to El Real Álcåzar de Seville (Royal Álcazar of Seville) insouthern Spain. It is a beautiful sanctuary, and the rich layers of history are so visible. Originallybuilt by Moorish kings, it is a great example of “mudejar” architecture and is still used by theSpanish royal family.Kimo: acoustic baritone guitar Jamie Papish: dumbek, riq, shakers Dan Lutz: upright bassBen Powell: violinTuning: D Taro Patch

Daydream At Jumbo RocksJoshua Tree National Park is my favorite California desert getaway. The landscape is surreal, andthe stars are incredibly bright at night. Jumbo Rocks is where I go to hike and to just daydream.Kimo: acoustic and electric guitars, Moog guitar, electric bass, drum programming MartyRifkin: lap steel guitarTuning: Mahoe

Morning MusicAlthough far from being traditional, this tune was inspired by the kora music of West Africa. Ihave always been a fan of that legato ringing sound and often incorporate that into my Hawaiianslack key playing.Kimo: acoustic guitars, acoustic steel guitar, Gorky bottle Brad Dutz: percussion Dan Lutz:fretless bassTunings: Open D, lowered to Db G Taro Patch, capoed to Db

‘Iolani Palace Waltz‘Iolani Palace in downtown Honolulu was the offi cial residence of Hawaii‘s royalty from the midto late 1800’s. This piece was inspired by stories of the Hawaiian monarchs King Kalakaua,Princess Ka‘iulani and Queen Lili‘uokalani who entertained their honored guests with dinnerparties and music, much like the royal family they had visited in England.Kimo: acoustic guitar Ben Powell: violin Simone Vitucci: cello Erik Rynearson: violaGlen Berger: fl uteTuning: C Old Mauna Loa

Floyd The SpiderThe best web design in Hawai‘i is done by the common Hawaiian Garden Spider. Their orb-shapedwebs are amazing and they usually build them right in the places you need to be. Theyreally are harmless and quite charming though-you might even want to adopt one of your own!Kimo: solo acoustic guitarTuning: G Taro Patch

Mele MenehuneInspired by the legendary little people of ancient Kaua‘i - the “menehune”, this suite combinesHawaiian slack key guitar with orchestral and electro-acoustic elements. Originally recorded in2006, this music could very well accompany a real or imagined journey along the island‘sdramatic Na Pali Coast.Kimo: 6 and 12 string acoustic guitars, baritone acoustic guitar, steel guitar,orchestral programming, percussionTunings: C Old Mauna Loa, capoed to the 7th fret, D Taro Patch

Song For FessThis farewell song is for my good friend David “Fess” Bourne who willbe remembered fondly by so many. A superb musician and historian of western music, Fessorganized many wonderful jam sessions, and I was honored to have been invited to many of them.I met so many othertalented musicians through Fess including the violinist who plays on this recording.Kimo: acoustic guitar Craig Eastman: fi ddle, octave violinTuning: Open D, lowered to Db

Mahalo nui loa to the excellent musicians who joined me in this undertaking:Jamie Papish, Ben Powell, Dan Lutz, Simone Vitucci, Marty Rifkin, Brad Dutz

Erik Rynearson and Glen Berger.

Thanks also to Maka‘ala, David Bergman, Diana Tanaka, Mitch Chang,George and Nancy Kahumoku, Kapo and all my ki ho‘alu brothers and sisters!

The Tunings - lowest to highest strings:

D Taro Patch (baritone) A D A D F# A

Open D D A D F# A D

Anuenue D A E F# A B

Mahoe C G D G G D

G Taro Patch D G D G B D

C Old Mauna Loa C G D G A D

Kimo would like to thank the following companies for their generous support:Taylor Guitars, Elixir Strings, AER amplifi cation, Deering Banjos,

Mark Of The Unicorn and Big Rock Engineering.

Produced by Jim “Kimo” West Recorded and mixed byJim “Kimo” West Mastered by J.J. Golden for John Golden MasteringPhotography by David Bergman Art direction and layout by Maka‘ala

All compositions by Jim “Kimo” West ( James S. West, ASCAP )Published by Westernmost Music, ASCAP

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