A spectrum of flavors fills his new CD, which is sort of a "Return to Romance, Vol. 2," as Catingub taps 16 tunes, largely in the Top 40 realm with a couple of throwbacks to an earlier era, with sterling arrangements rendered by an all-star, all-male guest roster.

Joyous surprises abound, with plenty of heart-tuggers. There's Fiji with a career-high rendering of Paul McCartney's "My Love," bulging with soulful notes; Hapa (with the smooth voice of Nathan Aweau) caressing The Beatles' "Something"; Henry Kapono finding the essence of Roy Orbison's "Oh, Pretty Woman"; Robert Cazimero waxing nostalgic as he updates Rosemary Clooney's "Tenderly" and The Flamingos' "I Only Have Eyes for You"; Jimmy Borges getting heavenly and velvety with "My Special Angel"; Afatia transforming into a seductive crooner on John Lennon and McCartney's "This Boy"; Bruce Hamada bringing a soft jazz edge to "Till There Was You"; Eric Gilliom getting friendly and focused on "The More I See You"; Kaukahi harmonizing on "Dream a Little Dream of Me"; and Cecilio and Kapono ramping up Boz Scaggs' "We're All Alone."

Catingub steps up to the mike on a mood-heavy "Last Call," and retains his jazz posture on his "Oh Babe, What Would You Say?" And while his sax is all over the map, there's a quiet and gentle tidal wave of sultry notes on the instrumental "Wave."

Also instrumentally, guitarist Jeff Peterson ("Spanish Romance") and 'ukulele czar Jake Shimabukuro ("Moonglow"), provide more amour without words but plenty of visions of intimate moments.

A handsome booklet includes credits and lists participating talent, with a center doubletruck depicting the performers. We locals know who's who; but IDs should have been included for those eager to match voice/instrument with face. This is a manini complaint; it's an otherwise superb package.

Think John Mayer with an Island spin. His voice caresses the lyrics; the simple guitar backup is augmented by other guitars as well as drums and percussion. The compositions speak of observations, emotions and reflections you deal with in life, from being on the run to enjoying the sunlight, from matters of the heart to moments of intimacy. Dwell on "Sand to Pearls," "All Attached" and "Turn My Heart," in particular, to discover a new, vital and relevant Justin.

One of the lingering tracks is "Kaleohano," the Skippy Kamakawiwo'ole-linked tune composed by Louis "Moon" Kauakahi of The Makaha Sons. As noted in the helpful liner notations, the mele inoa (name song) honors Pinky Kaleohano of Kona who gave Skippy a gift and Skippy asked Moon to compose this tune as a mahalo. Moderow's rendering stands right up next to Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's version.

Overall, the act's versatility — falsetto turns, a bit of harmony and instrumental riffs that reflect its award-winning status — stands out.