Culled from recordings both recent and older, Eddie Kamae and Friends collects a number of collaborations between Eddie Kamae and other musicians with whom he's worked over the years. The sound is always properly laid-back, country-fied, even; Kamae's relaxed, bouncing guitar takes care of that aspect. Along with Kamae this time are performers ranging from Sonny Chillingworth, the always excellent slack-key player (though it's his Bing Crosby-esque vocals that are highlighted here), to Diana Aki, a strong vocalist performing with Kamae in the days of Sons of Hawaii . Styles range from older jazzy vocal pieces to instrumental country romps, complete with fiddle courtesy of Joe Bourque. The performances, as well as the choice of pieces, are outstanding across the board. Fans of Kamae, Sons of Hawaii , and their ilk should all enjoy the collection thoroughly, with a nice old-timey feel and high production values.