An extraordinary collection of rhythms, melodies, and expressions of thoughts within musical passages, Hō’ihi—the latest album from legendary Hawaiian drummer Noel Okimoto—delivers the best in original jazz. Okimoto drives things, meeting a septet of sublime musicians, all of whom get their chance to shine.

Musicians: Noel Okimoto (drums, percussion, melodica), Dean Taba (electric and acoustic bass), Tommy James (piano, organ, electric piano), Allen Won (tenor, alto, soprano sax, flute), Abe Lagrimas Jr. (vibraphone, ukulele), Haru Takauchi (electric and acoustic guitar), DeShannon Higa (trumpet and flugelhorn), Michael Grande (electric piano [on “Opuscule”]).

From the start, Okimoto and company create and explore a world of imagination and possibilities in ways that only an ensemble of truly attentive and mutually supportive artists can. This album is a breeze that brings clarity to an oft-muddled world. Enjoy!