On this, his latest CD, the ubiquitous Kenny Sasaki takes us on an evocative musical journey through the tropical paradises of his and our collective imaginations. An effortless blend of surf guitar, latin rhythms, the occasional gentle reggae beat, Hawaiian melodies and lush exotica, “Island Slumber” conjures up lazy, sun-soaked days and lost, haunting nights under a mellow tropic moon.
From the classic, atmospheric lounge of “Fly Me to The Island” to the jazzy, jet-set, mod groove of “Rum and Coke”, this is the perfect soundtrack for island life – whether real or imagined. Tiki Music for the 21st Century beachcomber....
Jay Strongman, D.J., Author
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