A fascinating look at one of the less explored sidelines of jazz, a mixture of real Hawaiins playing jazz and jazz musicians playing Hawaiin tunes. Well known featured jazzmen include Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Red Nichols and Manny Klein but the uninitiated may well be very happily surprised by the likes of Andy Iona's Novelty Tour. Also Brad Gowan's Rhapsody Makers produce fiery jazz of top quality. Most of this material is very rare in its original form and much sought after.