I love the smooth, kool vibe! Great job! Keep the great music commin! peace and luv, Vo MVP
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An American who has called Okinawa his home for the last 24 years, guitarist Carlos J. Saldaña is a fan of smoothed out jazz, circa mid-1970's with a bit of soul. For me, it's also the kind of soulful jazz that was very popular in the Hawaiian islands, dominated by such artists as Seawind, Nohelani Cypriano, and Lemuria. That kind of style was just in the air, and Saldaña is equally adept at singing and playing the guitar while knowing about what to play when the moment is right. He's all about the fulfillment of the late night vibe, and the title of the album couldn't be any more appropriate: Nothing Else Feels So Right (Sun & Fish).

Much of the songs here have a tropical feel, but it's far from being weak. It's the kind of music one can play while on vacation in some secluded hot spot, but also in a romantic moment while looking for human hot spots. Saldaña, along with The Style Band, never play with too much force, everything is done with an awareness of how to be seductive, how to be fun, and how to hold back when necessary. Saldaña primarily plays the electric guitar, but in Okinawa and throughout Japan he's also known for his acoustic work, some of which is shares here. If the quiet storm is what you long for, this album provides it and then some.
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