Ken Emerson is one of Hawaii's premier
slack key & steel guitarists. He has been performing & recording on
vintage Hawaiian instruments for over 30 years, always exploring the cutting
edge & captivating audiences.
Emerson’s core style always reflects the
steel guitars’ grassroots Hawaiian origins of a century ago. He taps into
classic jazz and blues era influences as well as Latin styles, completing a
cultural circle from the first Portuguese ukulele players and Spanish Vaquero
guitarists. He is an artist who possesses a deep appreciation for the historical
significance and heritage of Hawaii nei.
An all-acoustic intoxicating voyage to
another place and time, integrating old world territorial days sound with new
daring energy--a potent package of Hawaiian Tangos, Hulas & Blues.
