MUSIC Videos
Kimoʻs latest CD, "More Guitar Stories" is available at www.jimkimowest.com
Inspired by the improvisational style of West African kora playing, two open-tuned guitars come together in a swirl of cascading rhythmic interplay, reinforced with a hypnotic percussion bed. Credits- Jim Kimo West: guitars, Moog guitar, mbiral percussion M.B. Gordy: Boogeraboo and shakers Streaming everywhere and at www.jimkimowest.com
The beautiful shores of Lanikaʻi on the island of Oʻahu bring back memories of aloha-filled days, weddings, family gatherings and paddle outs to honor loved ones. Get the single now at www.jimkimowest.com or streaming on Spotify, Apple Music and more!
From Kimo's Grammy-nominated CD, "Moku Maluhia-Peaceful Island", this song is dedicated to the memory of Ried Kapo Ku.
Jim "Kimo" West's classic slack key guitar instrumental, My Hawaiian Heart", from his CD, "Slack Key West". Video created by Bill Manning for Natural Arts Media.
From the CD "Moku Maluhia-Peaceful Island" which is nominated in the 61st Grammy Awards, 'New Age' category. Played on a Taylor 514 CE guitar in "Drop C" tun...
An original composition from Kimoʻs CD, "Na Lani O Maui -Maui Skies" on Westernmost Records.This video was shot in Hana, Maui in May of 2014, using GoPro cameras. Video editing by Diana Tanaka.
Weird Al's long-time guitarist, Jim Kimo West talks about his new CD, "Guitar Stories" .
From the CD, "Guitar Stories" -The Hawaiian word "koa" is the name of the majestic native tree that many guitars are made from. It also means "warrior", especially those of the the Big Island of Hawaii or "Moku O Keawe".
Kimo talks about his history with slack key guitar and plays the song 'Aloha Kauai.' www.jimkimowest.com
