Album Notes

Charles Michael Brotman's albums "Mango Cooler" and "Pacific Rendezvous" have both received critical acclaim as top ten records on New Adult Contemporary radio in the U.S. His compositions are heard throughout the world on radio, film, and television. Originally from Seattle, he now lives on the Big Island of Hawaii. He is the lead guitarist in the Big Island group, KOHALA. When he is not performing, he composes and produces in his Big Island studio, Lava Tracks. BAND_MEMBERS: CHARLES MICHAEL BROTMAN classical style guitar; with special guests DANIEL HO, KILAUEA, GREG VAIL, DAVID PATT, PETER GORDON; other musicians: DEAN TABA, TOM WALSH, LEE ANNE HARRIS, BRIAN KILGORE, PAUL KRISTAN, DAN SAVANT, ROY OKUMOTO, LOREN WILKENS.

“…Brotman plays his sensible, polished melodies on classical guitar backed by his smooth synthesizers and an understated ensemble …a cross between the gently laid back style of Earl Klugh and Russ Freeman, with a certain tropicality about it. Brotman is certain to have a bright future in contemporary jazz. Airplay cuts….damn near all of ém!” Contemporary Jazz Review