Haiku
Riley Lee & Jeff Peterson

Honolulu, Hawai`i, November, 2002...Hula Records International is pleased to announce the release of "HAIKU" - the third in a series pairing the shakuhachi or Japanese bamboo flute by RILEY LEE with JEFF PETERSON's Hawaiian slack key guitar.  While their first two albums explored the simplicity of the bamboo flute and guitar, this new compact disk takes their collaboration to a new level, combining flutes and guitar in multilayered arrangements.  The addition of a bass adds a deep rhythmic component to the soaring harmonies Riley and Jeff have created for this new collection of originals and old favorites.

Internationally acclaimed RILEY LEE has recorded over 50 albums, both as a solo artist and in tandem with others playing instruments such as Australia's didjerido.  JEFF PETERSON was born and raised on Maui where the music of his Hawaiian heritage provided a foundation for Jeff's exploration of classical and jazz forms.  Local audiences will recognize him from performances at Milton Lau's annual Ki Ho`alu Festivals or recitals at The Honolulu Academy of Arts.  Also a noted composer, Jeff's works have been heard in the US and abroad.