8th COLOR
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Wildly eclectic, hard-to-classify acoustic quartet from Colorado! Ukulele, guitar, banjo, bass, fiddle, mandolin, marimba and more. Lots of original tunes plus "I'm Satisfied with My Gal," "Waltz in Ragtime;" with guests Darol Anger, Greg Schochet, Sally van Meter and more.
BAS-CD006
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THE CAGED BIRD
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2008 -- More original stuff from this unclassifiable multi-instrumental foursome! Plus a cover of Bob Dylan's "Maggie's Farm." Ukulele, marimba, guitar, violin, double bass, cornet and more... "the new wave of American roots music. It's what happens when four songwriters get together to mash up blues, folk, gospel, indie and world music to soothe their musical curiosity."
BAS-CD008
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Eden & John's East River String Band
BE KIND TO A MAN WHEN HE'S DOWN
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2011 - Fourth release from these purveyors of old-school country blues; with guests Pat Conte of the Canebrake Rattlers, cartoonist Robert Crumb of Cheap Suit Serenaders fame, and the Carolina Chocolate Drops' Dom Flemons. Cover art by Crumb, too!
ERR-CD1004
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SOME COLD RAINY DAY
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NYC's old-time country blues duo: Eden Brower on ukulele and vocals and John Heneghan on guitar and vocals, with guest Terry Waldo on piano. Songs from Son House, Mississippi John Hurt, Lottie Kimbrough, Blind Lemon Jefferson and more. Cover art by Robert Crumb.
ERR-CD1002
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$14.95
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Emerson & Robert Armstrong, Ken
KEN & BOB: ESCAPE TO JAZZ ISLAND
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This well-seasoned duo, versed in the arts of classical Hawaiian melodies and uke favorites enriched with steel guitar, perform selections by Charles King, Roy Smeck, others. With guests David Paquette and Elaine Hoffman on vocals. 15 tunes: "Palakiko Blues,", "Ukulele Bounce," "Someday Sweetheart," more.
GSK-CD1004
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$17.95
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Fabulous Heftones, The
IN THE GARDEN
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2005 -- They're America's sweethearts! Or... at least they should be. Brian plays ukulele, Lynn plays the Heftone bass, and they both sing in harmony, in an all-floral program from the great '20s-era Tin Pan Alley songsmiths: "Tiptoe Through the Tulips" -- of course -- "Telling It to the Daisies," "April Showers," "Where the Shy Little Violets Grow," "When the Little Red Roses Get the Blues for You," nine more.
HEFTONE-CD06
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MOON JUNE SPOON
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2004 -- Lynn Hefferan on the Heftone bass and Brian Hefferan on ukulele, crooning in harmony! about the moon, June, and... well, you get the idea. All songs from before 1923, and they're all about love: "When You Wore a Tulip," "A Little Birch Canoe and You," "Shine On Harvest Moon," "Aba Daba Honeymoon," "Three O'Clock in the Morning," ten more.
HEFTONE-CD04
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Fernandez, Troy
HAWAIIAN STYLE UKULELE 2
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2010 -- Hawaii's "Van Halen of the ukulele" with his signature renditions of island favorites! "Wild World," ""Yellow Bird," "In My Life," the theme from "Hawaii Five-O" and more.
NEOS-CD107
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RIDE TIME
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2009 -- This modern Hawaiian great teams up with Keao Low from Honolulu's "A Touch of Gold" in a follow-up to his acclaimed "Hawaiian Style Ukulele" album!
MOUAPP-CD2139
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STRUMMING MY UKULELE
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2013 - One of Hawai'i's most popular artists and ukulele players in a program of 13 acoustic tracks, including a reprise of the late "Brudda Iz's" medley of "Over the Rainbow" and "Wonderful World."
NEOS-CD121
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$14.95
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Fink & Marcy Marxer, Cathy
ROCKIN' THE UKE
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2011 - After hearing repeated requests for a predominantly ukulele release, the duo gathers a set including a cover of the Delmore Brothers hit, "Blues Stay Away From Me", the jazzy "Comes Love", the Reinhardt-influenced "Dark Eyes", more.
COMM-CD205
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$13.95
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Hawkes, Greg
THE BEATLES UKE
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All-instrumental ukulele tribute to the Fab Four from this keyboard player of the classic rock group "The Cars," featuring himself playing a different uke on all on the various parts. 15 songs in all.
SACD-CD2082
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Hefferan, Brian
MOTHER I'M WILD!
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2004 -- "...sings snazzy songs from the first 20 years of the 20th century, accompanying himself on ukulele and bass-banjo!" "How Ya Gonna Keep 'Em Down on the Farm," "I Like To Do It," "Under the Bamboo Tree," "Ypsilanti," "You Ain't Heard Nothin' Yet," "Ballin' the Jack," nine more.
HEFTONE-CD03
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Heftone Banjo Orchestra
MUSIC BOX RAG
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2004 -- "and Other Rags, Cakewalks & Marches from the Dawn of the 20th Century" with Brian Hefferan, conductor and principal banjoist and -- um -- everything else. Banjo-uke plays lead! on "Persian Lamb Rag," "St. Louis Tickle," "Dill Pickles," "Semper Fidelis," "Maple Leaf Rag," seven more.
HEFTONE-CD02
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Hill & Anne Davison, James
TRUE LOVE DON'T WEEP
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2009 - Uke ace Hill teams with cellist Davison, and call together other musicians, including Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer, Chalmers Doane, David Myles, and John Kavanagh. Instrumentation also includes banjo, bouzouki, fiddle, winds, brass, bells, vocals, and music boxes. Styles performed echo the sounds of old-time, gospel, blues, and folk themes. Contains "Ev'ry Night," "Obedience Blues," "Duke's Alley," more.
BORL-CD195
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Hill, James
A FLYING LEAP
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2005 -- Fearless, virtuosic tunifying from one of the 21st century's brightest young uke stars! A helping of Hill originals -- including "One Small Suite for 'Ukulele" in three movements -- plus "Uke Talk," "Never on Sunday" and Jimi Hendrix's "Little Wing."
BORL-CD174
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MAN WITH A LOVE SONG
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2011 - Ukulele virtuoso's newest is mix of songs and instrumentals, featuring cellist Anne Davison and Ryan McGrath on guest vocals. "What Would You Have Me Do," "Any Old Lover," "Indecision Rag," 14 tracks in all.
BORL-CD207
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Hilo Greg
UKULELE JAM
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2012 - From the tropical paradise of Ann Arbor MI comes Hilo Greg! "From the name-checking rockabilly of 'U-K-E Spells Uke' to hoarders, James Bond, Planet of the Apes and the peace anthem 'Uke It Out,' this is one wild album that no ukulele fan should be without!"
RFG-CD6854
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$14.95
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Ho, Daniel
POLANI
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The first ever Grammy nomination for an instrumental uke album! All original, totally solo ukulele by this Hawaiian master and teacher. 11 Ho compositions plus "Ahe Lau Makani" by Queen Lili'uokalani.
DHC-CD80065
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Kamakawiwo'ole, Israel
hot platter!FACING FUTURE
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1993 -- Includes his beloved version of "Over the Rainbow / Wonderful World."
BIGBOY-CD5901
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$15.95
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King, John
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH - UKULELE O HAWAII
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Believe it! Bach's Violin Partita no. 3, BWV 1006 in its entirety on unaccompanied ukulele; plus "Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring" and more Baroque masterpieces "performed in campanella style." A unique delight from this surprisingly versatile instrument!
NALU-CD1996
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ROYAL HAWAIIAN MUSIC
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2004 -- Treasure trove of music composed in the late 19th century by Hawaii's sibling "Royal Four," played on solo uke by one of the modern era's most elite ukulele players and scholars. Great notes and historic photos, too!
NALU-CD002
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Lil' Rev
DROP BABY DROP
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2009 -- "An enchanting collection of rare blues, rooted originals, novelty, old time country and rusty old tin pan alley classics performed on concert, baritone, banjo- and resonator ukuleles by award-winning Uke Master Lil Rev!"
out-of-stock, more coming soon
REV-CD00011
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$14.95
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FOUNTAIN OF UKE - 10th ANNIVERSARY EDITION
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2012 - The best from Vols. 1 and 2 of the perennially-popular "Fountain of Uke" CDs reissued; "12 remastered favorites, 9 brand-new ditties!"
FOU-CD069
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THE HAPPIEST WAY TO BE SAD
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2011 - "Rooted Originals & Timeless Treasures for Today's Ukulele Madness" from the heartland's tireless ambassador of ukery! 17 Rev originals: "Tiny Tim's Rag," "Lonesome Ukulele Player's Love Plea," "Little Richard," "New York Times" and more.
FOU-CD068
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$14.95
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MacGill's Blue 4 Trio, Casey
CASEY MacGILL'S BLUE 4 TRIO
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2006 -- From the rainy, coffee-addled Pacific Northwest come the three guys of the Blue 4! Ukulele player, pianist, cornetist and crooner MacGill with bassist Matt Weiner and drummer Mike Daugherty, and guests Craig Flory and Hans Teuber on tenor sax. Songs from Fats Waller, Hoagy Carmichael, Lieber & Stoller, the Beatles and more.
B4T-CD006
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THREE COOL CATS
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2008 -- Sophomore outing from these Seattle-based uke-fronted swingsters: jazz standards plus John Sebastian's "Daydream," the Kinks' "Sunny Afternoon," Lieber & Stoller's title track and more.
out-of-stock, more coming soon
B4T-CD008
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Montana & Travis Harrelson, Eddie
"HOLY UKULELES!"
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2008 -- Longtime strummin' buddies in a program of ukefied faves! Harrelson joins his jazzy sensibilities with Montana's cowboy swing on soprano and baritone ukes: "Goofus," "Cocktails for Two," "Buffalo Gals," some Montana originals and more.
EAM-CD76996
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Paiva, Brittni
BRITTNI X3: UKULELE AND SLACK KEY GUITAR INSTRUMENTALS
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2004 - Recording debut for this precocious 15-year-old! Brittni plays uke, guitar and bass on all tracks: "Radio Hula," "Summertime," "Thunderstorm Slack Key" and more.
TP-CD0104
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FOUR STRINGS: THE FIRE WITHIN
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2010 - Hawaii's multi-award-winning, 21-year-old darling of the uke! Virtuoso renditions of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," "Hour of the Lamps," Carlos Santana's "Europa," ten in all.
TP-CD0909
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HEAR...
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2005 -- Sophomore outing from this young Hawaiian star of the uke: "Lahaina Luna," "Take Five," "Ukulele Boogie," "Come Back to Sorrento," 12 in all.
TP-CD9205
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Porter, Deb
I WONDER WHAT THE POOR FOLKS ARE DOING TONIGHT?
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2004 -- 14 of everybody's favorite songs with ukulele songstress Porter and an array of guests: Lil' Rev, Pops Bayless, Clive Gregson, Stephen Bennett and many others.
LMM-CD05
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THIS IS UKULELE COUNTRY
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The uke gets countrified! with Porter and bassist Bradley Kopp, ukulele aces Bob Guz and Andrew Hardin, and special guest Lloyd Maines on pedal steel.
out-of-stock, more coming soon
LMM-CD06
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Porter, Debbie
SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY
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2002 -- "A sentimental journey beginning with a wonderful exploration of WWI and WWII songs and evolving into a realization of my own musical history and the songs that were loved by my parents and grandparents." With Deb on mountain dulcimer and ukulele, and featuring guests David Schnaufer, Adie Grey, Clive Gregson, harp-guitarist Stephen Bennett and more.
LMM-CD04
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Ritz & Herb Ohta, Lyle
hot platter!A NIGHT OF UKULELE JAZZ: LIVE AT McCABE'S
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2001 -- Two legends of the uke in a delectable joint session.
FMM-CD1004
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Ross, Gerald
MISTLETOE MAZEL TOV
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2010 - "Light the candles, spike the egg nog and trim the tree. Spin the dreidel and send out for Chinese. Settle in and enjoy this collection of holiday instrumental classics arranged for ukulele and steel guitar... It's sure to become one of your favorite holiday traditions!"
UT-CD2304
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MOONLIGHT AND SHADOWS
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2007 -- From the tropical paradise of Ann Arbor MI come the scented breezes of the uke and steel guitar! "An eclectic collection of instrumental favorites. Swing, Blues, Pop, Latin and South Sea flavored selections performed on the Ukulele and Hawaiian Steel guitar. Solo ukulele, uke/steel duets and full band arrangements!" Beautiful retro-Polynesian graphics, too.
UT-CD2302
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SWING UKULELE
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2012 - The South Pacific breezes meet the Swing Era! Uke-mongering paragon Ross plays uke plus lap steel, guitars and bass on 16 evergreens from the 1930s and '40s: "Stompin' at the Savoy," "That's A-Plenty," "J'Attendrai," "Tangerine," lots more.
UT-CD2305
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UKULELE HIT PARADE
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All 20th-century radio hits from Gerald Ross, the Ukulele Boss! Gerald plays uke, Hawaiian steel guitar and everything else on an all-instrumental set of 15 tunes that everybody loves: "Sleep Walk," "Samba de Orfeu," "California Girls," "Apache," "The Things We Said Today," "Runaway" and more.
UT-CD2303
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UKULELE STOMP
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2005 -- "Ukulele solos with exciting instrumental accompaniment!" All instrumental swing, blues, pop, Latin and Hawaiian tunes from Gerald Ross, the Ukulele Boss: "Fire Down Below," "That's Amore," "Easter Parade," "Stoned Soul Picnic," "Tiare No Tahiti," 11 more.
UT-CD2300
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Shimabukuro, Jake
GENTLY WEEPS
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2006 -- 12 unaccompanied tours de force from this young Japanese-American Hawaii native teen heartthrob uke virtuoso! Original tunes plus "Ave Maria," "Star Spangled Banner," "Misty," "Sakura," Chick Corea's "Spain" and the George Harrison title track. Five bonus band cuts, too.
on order, expected arrival date 05/24/13
HITCHHIKE-CD7653
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GRAND UKULELE
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2012 - The arena-filling star of the uke steps out with a program of 12 live-in-the-studio treats, produced by "Abbey Road" and "Dark Side of the Moon" producer Alan Parsons. "Over the Rainbow," "Rolling in the Deep." more.
HITCHHIKE-CD2115
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JAKE SHIMABUKURO LIVE
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2009 -- Yep, he really can play this stuff live! The world's ranking heartthrob of the uke in various world venues, from Japan to NYC to Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music and more. "Spain," "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," "Dragon," "Thriller," "Sakura," 20 in all.
HITCHHIKE-CD1109
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MY LIFE
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Six-track EP with new arrangements of tunes by Sarah McLachlan, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Cyndi Lauper, as well as the classic "Somewhere Over The Rainbow."
HITCHHIKE-CD1108
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PEACE LOVE UKULELE
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2011 - "With drums, bass, and even orchestral strings filling in the spaces behind the ukulele, the album conveys the complete musical vision of one of the world's most original talents. 'The ukulele,' he says, 'is the instrument of peace - and if everyone played the ukulele, the world would be a better place.'"
HITCHHIKE-CD1112
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WALKING DOWN RAINHILL
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CLEARANCE PRICED! 2004 -- "Heartbeat," "Toastman's Wave," "Hikaru Kaigara," "Wes on Four," "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," seven more. Includes bonus DVD. Japanese import.
HITCHHIKE-CD1977
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$10.00
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Smeck, Roy
HAWAIIAN GUITAR, BANJO, UKULELE, AND GUITAR 1926-1949
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14 tracks of his unique technical style.
YAZ-CD1052
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Springtails, The
...BECAUSE WE'RE IN LOVE
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2013 - Husband-and-wife team of singer and ukulele player Julianna Wilson and Andy Wilson on trumpet and harmonicas, with drummer Bob Bryan and Louis Rudner on double bass. Some Julianna originals plus a full palette of evergreens like "Old Fashioned Love," "Lullaby of Birdland," Deborah Harry's "Heart of Glass" and more. Features singer Jen Sygit harmonizing on "Moonglow."
EARTHWORK-CD1501
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Swedberg and the Sukey Jump Band, Heidi
PLAY!
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TV actress Swedberg debuts her REAL career: playing the uke and having fun! Don't just listen to Heidi and her pals in the Sukey Jump Band, but grab a uke and play along! with songs you already know: "Muffin Man," "Pop Goes the Weasel," "Dream a Little Dream," "My Dog Has Fleas," 15 singable, playable songs in all -- including a booklet with all the lyrics and chords! "Amaze your friends and relatives..."
SJM-CD9228
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Taimane
UKULELE DANCE
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2012 - CD/DVD package. This Hawaiian native in her breakout debut! A ukified tour de force with music from Bach to the "Mission Impossible" theme to Bizet to "Stairway to Heaven" and a generous helping of originals, too.
MOUAPP-CD2169
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$14.95
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Tapia, Bill
LIVIN' IT LIVE
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2007 -- The 101-year-old master of the ukulele knockin' 'em out live! at San Francisco's Great American Music Hall and elsewhere; with Bay Area ringers Ruth Davies on bass and drummer Akira Tana, Hawaiian songstress Mihana and special guests Ledward Ka'apana and Lyle Ritz. Tapia passed away in December 2011 at the age of 104. R.I.P. Bill Tapia!
REDSP-CD40350
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Tin Pan Alley
UKULELE FOLLIES
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It's the Tin Pan Alley "Hot Jazz Trio" from Turin, Italy! "La Terribile" on kazoo and vocals, Tony Timone on mandolin and violin and "El Bastardo Outlaw Picker" on ukulele and harmonica. Also features special guest Marco Ferrari on accordion.
HTS-CD012
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Ukulele Eck & the Fabulous Lacklusters
TARNISHED REPUTATION
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A bouquet of Roy Smeck- and Cliff Edwards-inspired old standards -- including a few hilarious parodies -- from singer/uke player/tenor guitarist Joel "Ukulele Eck" Eckhaus, with Al Pizzanightti on various archtop and steel guitars, bassist James "Cul de Sac" Lyden and others.
GOODENUFF-CD03
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Various artists
AN UKULELE CHRISTMAS
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2010 - A tropical antidote to winter darkness! with Hawaiian uke stars like Herb Ohta Jr. and Troy Fernandez and up-and-comers Taiman Gardner, the De Lima Ohana, Aaron Crowell and more.
NEOS-CD109
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ISLAND STYLE UKULELE
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2011 - 14 newly recorded island favorites from this wildly popular, uniquely Hawaiian instrument! Herb Ohta Jr., Brittni Paiva, Bryan Tolentino, Troy Fernandez, Paka Smith and many others.
NEOS-CD114
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LEGENDS OF THE UKULELE
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A wide variety of musical styles from some of Hawaii's best artists: astounding performances by 12-year old Imua Garzaand, 94-year-young Bill Tapia, Ohta-San's only known recording of "Kona Wind," current ukulele whiz Jake Shimabukuro, and all-time favorite Eddie Kamae.
out-of-stock, more coming soon -- normally ships within 30 days
CORD-CD54000
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SQUARE PEGS & ROUND HOLES
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2009 - An all-uke fundraiser for the American Asperger's Association! Includes James Hill, Greg Hawkes, Victoria Vox, Ian Whitcomb, John King, Jim Beloff, Lyle Ritz, John Kavanagh, Gerald Ross, Fred Sokolow, six more. Sponsored by Ohana Ukuleles.
ASPER-CD1
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WITH MY LITTLE UKULELE IN MY HAND
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4 CDs, 104 cuts spotlighting this genre-spanning instrument -- from pop and jazz, to country and Hawaiian music. George Formby, Jimmie Rodgers, Cliff "Ukulele Ike" Edwards, Sol Hoopii, Louis Armstrong, Johnny Marvin, Andy Iona & His Islanders, many others. Including "Swimmin' With Wimmin'," "I Wonder Who's Under Her Balcony Now," "Tiger Rag," "Ukulele Lady," Tickling The Strings," "Hilo E," "Singin' In The Rain," "Deed I Do," "I Like You," tons more.
PROPER-CDBX140
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$24.95
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Vedder, Eddie
UKULELE SONGS
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GRAMMY NOMINEE 2011! The second solo album by the lead vocalist and guitarist for Pearl Jam. Originals and covers performed on ukulele: "More Than You Know," "Can't Keep," "Satellite," more.
UNIR-CD155870
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Vox, Victoria
CHAMELEON
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2008 - Follow-up release finds Victoria breaking through genres, mixing ukulele and guitar while also highlighting her songwriting and vocal skills. With Mike Tarantino on bass, guitar, keyboard, drums, melodica; Charlie Paxson on drums. 13 songs: "Peeping Tomette," "What's Wrong," "Damn Venus," more.
OBUS-CD003
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EXACT CHANGE
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2010 - Limited edition release, including special packaging, a 20-page booklet, and 12 tracks. Featuring members of the Boulder Acoustic Society! "Summertime," "Mon Cheri," "Mother Nature," 9 more.
OBUS-CD004
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VICTORIA VOX AND HER JUMPING FLEA
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10 tracks of eclectic covers and originals on her uke and vocals. Includes "Guilty," "Ukulele Lady," "Somewhere Over the Rainbow / What A Wonderful World," and more.
out-of-stock, more coming soon
OBUS-CD002
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$13.95
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Wiggles, The
UKULELE BABY!
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2011 - "...album of all-new music features the sweet sound of ukuleles and palm trees in the distance" from the most successful kids' entertainment group in the world! 23 songs and tunes with special guests Al Roker and Rolf "Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport" Harris.
RAZ-CD89260
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