I had the opportunity to interview Al Pascua of Hawaii's jazz-fusion band Music Magic. We go back to the beginnings of his career—when he got his start in local military clubs in Hawaii at the age of 15.
To give you a better understanding of Oliver Seguin and Cedric Bardawil's involvement in Soul Time In Hawaii, here's a compiled 'conversation' that could've taken place in real life, if only we were all together in the same place at the same time.
"Tom Moffatt came downstairs and heard some of our music and really liked it—so he said, "Hey, let me put it out" and he put it out." Bassist Dave Rorick recalls how one of Hawaii's biggest record producers and radio personalities published his debut album Roy & Roe with fellow musician Ed Roy.
London DJs and vinyl collectors Mark Goodvibes Taylor and Zafsmusic share their enthusiasm for Hawaiian soul music with their Americana - Rock Your Soul compilations, helping contemporary Hawaiian sounds reach all corners of the globe.
"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.