Ohana’s music is not easy, for sure; but it possesses a remarkable power to impress, to question and – more importantly – to communicate. He was a highly personal, sincere and utterly honest composer who painstakingly ploughed his furrow regardless of any current fashion, but who remained attentive to what was going on around him as a musician and as a man. This release provides a fair introduction to Ohana’s personal sound-world; and, as such, is warmly recommended to anyone who might like to explore this important composer’s music at lesser expense. My bargain of the month.