IZ : "HOT HAWAIIAN NIGHTS" DVD Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
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IZ Hot Hawaiian Nights
In 1993, Isreal Kamakawiwo'ole and I made the decision to work together to launch a successful career for him as a solo artist. As we began to
discover each others styles, habits, wants, needs and goals, an opportunityknocked....KHNL/K5 invited IZ to be on their hit TV show, Hot Hawaiian
nights. Iz had not yet rehearsed a band, but decided to do the show while he was at Queen's Hospital. Big Boy's attitude and focus had began to
change as he started to realize that his music had a profoundly positive impact on his health. Immediately upon his discharge from Queen's, IZ
headed to the studio to tape his show. With Roland Cazimero and Mel Amina pooling their talents to provide musical support, IZ's renewed energy
is apparent as he shines in these early performances.
In 1995, Hot Hawaiian Nights once again invited IZ to appear and this time he and his band were more than ready. IZ had grown comfortable with his
status as a Hawaiian, as a musician and as a voice of his people. The band, Mel Amina, Analu Aina, Gaylord Holomalia and Mike Muldoon all fit
together and everyone, including the viewer, can feel how much fun they have while performing.
We are very grateful for this opportunity to again witness IZ performing. Hot Hawaiian Nights gave local entertainers a ticket into the homes of
Hawaii’s people while providing our community with the music it sought. From all of us at Mountain Apple Company/Big Boy Records, we thank the many
people whose talents contributed to this work; the producers, directors, cameramen and women, technical and support staff. Without the creative work
of all combined, we wouldn't have these two programs that will now again bring IZ and his unique performances into our homes and capture the magic
that IZ sought to share with the world.
John de Mello
Chief Executive Officer
The Mountain Apple Company
Hot Hawaiian Nights 1993
Ka Huila Wai
Panini Pua Kea
Ka Pua U'I
Margarita
Nohili E
Pupu O Ni'Ihau
Kaulana Kawaihae
Living On Easy
Hot Hawaiian Night 1995
Living In A Sovereign Land
Henehene Kou Aka
Ka Huila Wai
Kamalani
Tengoku Kara Kaminari
Producer / Director: Michael Ainsworth
Cover concept and design: Jon de Mello
Total running time approximately 50 Minutes
