The latest CD from The Brothers Cazimero mixes old and new in a journey through the contemporary-Hawaiian turf over which Robert and Roland have reigned for nearly four decades.

Some call it recklessness when The Caz break the rules — or make their own. They tap choral backup, use piano and abandon convention. But The Caz are anything but pedestrian as they crisscross the decades and musical styles.

Take the beloved Alfred U. Alohikea classic, "Pua Lilia" tapped to open this expedition. The Caz include this performance from May Day, 2004 because it immortalizes the fragrant ditty about the lily that has been a vocal and hula standby for years.

It's the lone "live" element in an otherwise studio outing that also includes several other treasured evergreens, the traditional place song, "He'eia," which has sweetened with age; "Hawaiian Lullaby," which has earned legacy reputation in The Caz repertoire (this is the first recorded Caz version; the original was of Sunday Manoa vintage); and "Maori Brown Eyes," the atmospheric hapa-haole hit that one assumed they previously recorded. Not so.

Prudent use of choral voices elevates "Pili I Ka Pu'uwai," a song by Robert, into the realm of majestic artistry. This is one of the most commercial tracks — executed with confidence and ease, resulting in pleasure and precision to spare.

Another song by Robert about Ni'ihau, "Ka Lei Ni'ihau," captures the beauty and gleam of the precious Ni'ihau shells.

If you know the melodic flavor of "He 'Ono," you'll find delight in two unrelated songs that capture its mana'o. One, "Na 'Ai 'Ono (The Delicious Foods), is a Clarence Kinney composition that speaks of broiled fish, red poi, and lip-smacking 'ono kine kau kau, maintaining the food imagery. The other, "Mai Ha'i Ia Ha'i," boasts phrasing, tempo and delivery that only seem familiar because of its lively spirit; in reality, it's an endearing love song, embellished with that terrific choral support.