Compiling a list of SOLO ukulele players

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Trying to listen to more solo uke players- artists who have recorded solo ukulele pieces. No drums, no bass, no guitar, no second uke.

So far I've come up with two: Jake S. and John King.

Who else has done awesome solo uke recordings?

 

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The master of solo IMO

 

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Herb Ohta Jr., Ohta-San, Kalei Gamiao, Kris Fuchigami, Tobias Elof, are all guys who DO play solo. I don't know if all of them have recorded solo.

 

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Soloists Eugene "Jon" Ukulele and Brad Bordessa come to mind.

 

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Don't forget the women.. Brittni Paivara, and Taimane Gardner

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Gordon Mark, Benny Chong, Byron Yasui - in fact, all three are on a pretty great album called The Art of Solo 'Ukulele.

 

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^ Good ones! I'll add Lyle Ritz and Kimo Hussey.

 

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Sungha Jung,Sarah Maisel,Craig Chee,Uncle E,Seeso.

 

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Ukulelezaza.

Jano et Krouk on youtube.

Bosko and Honey.

And a fellow named Mungo, reviewed by someone here.
http://www.amazon.com/Ukulele-Harry...dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

 

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Samantha Muir is incredibly talented. She posts on YouTube as 4Uke.
Mainly classical stuff but such a fine player.

 

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Roy Smeck, Del Rey.

 

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Hippie Guy said:

^ Good ones! I'll add Lyle Ritz and Kimo Hussey.

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I have kimo's album and love it! just right this second put lyle ritz on my mp3 player! i have listened to his songs on the web but never heard a full album looking forward to it.

 

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Thanks for the tips! Hadn't known about the Art of Solo Ukulele album... sounds great.

 

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Thanks for the tips! Hadn't known about the Art of Solo Ukulele album... sounds great.

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Just in case you have trouble finding it - call the Honolulu Museum of Art. I bought mine in their gift shop and if I remember correctly, it was their own release and not on a music label.