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reflections in the surf
After a nearly 10 year absence, Tiki Joe's Ocean returns to classic Exotica sounds with an homage to the most loved and also long forgotten Exotica songs, including a few standards, but mostly rare, deep cuts.
A pivotal moment at the onset involved the inclusion of Sammy Nazzal, 17, who agreed to co-produce and subsequently master this project while serving as lead percussionist throughout.
"Reflections in the Surf" best encapsulate our joys and appreciation
for these amazing musicians we are honored to celebrate and reflect.
1. Little Bird
2. Taboo
3. Call of the Jungle
4. Beyond the reef
5. MOmbasa Love Song
6. Poinciana
7. Polynesian Hay Ride
8. Temple Bells
9. Misirlou
10. The Jungle Cat
reflections in the surf: demos
Little Bird DemoTiki Joe's Ocean
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Taboo DemoTiki Joe's Ocean
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Poinciana DemoTiki Joe's Ocean
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The Exoticating Waves of Tiki Joe's Ocean
NOMINATED: BEST EXOTICA ALBUM: 2009 HAWAII MUSIC AWARDS
After a successful period performing and producing albums in the alternative rock world, Andy pivoted over to Exotica, following years of music theory focus with this unique musical genre.
Released Summer of 2009, the original, debut venture featuring multi-instrumentalist and composer Andy Nazzal performing solo on over 30 instruments for the entirety of his self-penned album.
"It's magnificent. I absolutely love it." - Leslie Baxter Eton, daughter of Exotica Icon Les Baxter,
commenting on TJO's "Baxter Pad" - May 2020
* Amazon Music TOP 10 upon 2021 digital re-release *
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Bamboo Skin
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Sacred Island
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Baxter Pad
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Polynesian Dreams
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Waikiki Pursuit
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Grey Jungle Reign
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Kihei Keiki
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Rio De Sanyu
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La Luna Negra
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Stoic Moai
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Hanauma Bay
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Lullaby for the Lono
Exoticating Waves of TJO: Demos
Bamboo Skin (demo)Tiki Joe's Ocean
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Baxter Pad (Demo)Tiki Joe's Ocean
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Kihei Keiki (Demo)Tiki Joe's Ocean
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Under the midnight sun
* BEST EXOTICA ALBUM: 2010 HAWAII MUSIC AWARDS *
The tremendous path that became "Under the Midnight Sun/UTMS" was created by word of mouth (& ears!)
While attending Tiki Oasis 2009, news swiftly spread about Andy's debut album, released just weeks before. Approached by both Dave "Squid" Cohen (Drums) and Mark "Marty Lush" Riddle (Vibraphone) on separate occasions, the foundations for UTMS began that weekend. A chance online ad then gave us Arthur Lyman's great nephew in the wonderful guitarist, Alika, and Andy's friend, the brilliant Jimmy Virani (who just happened to fly in from France during the recording!) gifted his incredibly deft Theremin skills
to solidify this uniquely celebrated, 21st Century reconnection to Exotica.
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Under the Midnight Sun
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Hawaii Blue
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Islands in Orbit
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Alegre
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Sandbar
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Aloha Amor
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Haleiwa
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Mai Tai Mambo
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Moonlight Moods
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Quiet Voyage
UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN: DEMOS
Under the Midnight Sun (demo)Tiki Joe's Ocean
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Hawaii Blue DemoTiki Joe's Ocean
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Mai Tai Mambo (demo)Tiki Joe's Ocean
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CHRISTMAS with TJO vol 1
In 2010, there were very few contemporary Exotica/Latin/Lounge influenced Christmas albums out there, and that's still the case! Tiki Joe's Ocean brought back the talent that shone on "Under the Midnight Sun" to create this incredibly fun, celebratory album. The songs were so successful they were used throughout the malls of Canada during Christmas seasons. YOUR Christmas wouldn't be complete without Christmas with TJO vol 1 !!
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1. Jingle Bells
2. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
3. We Three Kings
4. Deck the Halls
5. Christmas Time is Here
6. Silent Night
7. Joy to the World
8. Christmas Island
9. Oh Holy Night
10. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
CHRISTMAS WITH TJO VOL 1: DEMOS
Jingle Bells DemoTiki Joe's Ocean
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Deck the Halls DemoTiki Joe's Ocean
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Silent Night DemoTiki Joe's Ocean
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Soul of the Sea
After three highly successful years in the Exotica world, culminating with the headlining TJO performance at the historic Bali Hai in San Diego during Tiki Oasis 11, Andy took a decidedly more focused turn into the land of Neo-Exotica with this 2012 release, contemporizing the style and feel of the classic sound. The gifted violinist Enrico Doan was brought in to provide his strings and Mr. Marty Lush returns with vibraphone sounds aplenty.
"Soul of the Sea" is arguably TJO's most uniquely produced and sought after album.
"Multi-instrumentalist/composer Andy Nazzal has created a serene but vigorous, Latin-Lounge influenced album that's straight-up addicting. The opener, "Hotter in the Shade" is overflowing with classy piano, bongo drums and three helpings of soul."
-The Seattle Weekly, Oct. 2012
1. Hotter in the shade
2. Honolulu
3. Tiki joe a go go
4. Bom dia, ipanema
5. hypnotica
6. belles of bombay
7. Night of the Jungle
8. Pineapple Salsa
9. Entrancement
10. Soul of the Sea
soul of the sea : DEMOS
Hotter in the Shade DemoTiki Joe's Ocean
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Honolulu DemoTiki Joe's Ocean
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Night of the Jungle DemoTiki Joe's Ocean
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CHRISTMAS with TJO vol 2
At the insistence of TJO fans worldwide, Christmas with Tiki Joe's Ocean Vol 2 was released in 2016. Having studied alongside his father as he composed and produced, young Sammy Nazzal added a half dozen percussion tracks to the project, showcasing his burgeoning talent as a musician. Joining in is steadfast collaborator Marty Lush on vibes with TJO veteran and great-nephew to the iconic Arthur Lyman, Alika Lyman on guitar, with the late, great Jack Aldrich on Hawaiian steel guitar.
1. skating
2. jingle bells
3. we three kings
4. hark the herald angels sing
5. snowfall
6. little drummer boy
7. mele kalilimaka
8. God rest ye merry gentlemen
9. Dance of the sugar plum fairy
10. Angels we have heard on high
christmas with tjo vol 2 : Demos
Snowfall DemoTiki Joe's Ocean
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Mele Kalikimaka DemoTiki Joe's Ocean
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Angels we have heard on high DemoTiki Joe's Ocean
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