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Interview: Gary Washburn of Big Island Jazz-Funk Ensemble Justin Thyme
"Reflection is only a moment of quite meditation and thanks for all that has been given." Gary Washburn of the 1970s Big Island jazz-funk ensemble Justin Thyme discusses his influences and ideas that continue to drive his music.
Gary Washburn: Two Jazz Suites You Need to Know
Gary Washburn's latest release, Earth Music: October Full Moon is of the same caliber and creativity as his A Life In A Day, even with 30 years separating the creation of both musical suites.
Justin Thyme: A Life In A Day (And A Long September)
Everything in my life changed in September, and Justin Thyme's "A Life In A Day" arrived at the right moment to reward me for a long and exhausting month of hard work—quickly becoming one of my favorite Hawaiian finds of the year.
Shack's Sunday Selections: Aura "I'll Make You Feel Real Good"
Released in the early 80s on a private press label called Platinum Pacific, Aura's "I'll Make You Feel Real Good" bounces good vibrations via an electro-funk anthem
Finding Peace On Earth (in a Vinyl Record)
Record Shops / Crate Digging Reflections
One of my latest findings: a Lihue, Kauai high school band LP. The perfect souvenir containing the perfect song to share with you in this moment. It's called "Peace On Earth".