The Entertainer

Tui Teka was from Ruatahuna in the Ureweras, and had a musical childhood. His mother played mouth organ and clarinet and his father was a saxophonist with a bush band.

After learning guitar and saxophone at woolshed dances with teenage bands, Teka moved to Sydney and began a six-year stand with the Maori Volcanics showband on the Japan and Pacific circuit. The 'Prince' title was adopted when Teka joined the Maori Troubadours.

Originally released in 1998, this album features over twenty tunes of standards and originals. The Prince is ably backed by members of The Quincy Conserve, Rocking Horse and with backing vocals from The Yandall Sisters.