Hi everyone! I'm new here and to the uke. I've been playing for a few weeks, and I like it very much. Thing is I've never really listened much to anyone who plays uke. Feel free to name drop som artists so I can expand my listening experience 
Could you recommend me some good ukulele players?
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Well let's start with Jake Shimabukuro, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (also known more simply as Iz), George Formby, and Ian Whitcomb. Check out this thread I started:http://www.ukuleleunderground.com/forum/showthread.php?35193-Which-performer-inspired-you-to-start-playing-ukulele There are many great suggestions there.
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Ukulele Artists & Bands, although not a complete listing it should provide a starting point.
Aldrine. Come on you guys...
Serioiusly. If you want to watch good ukulele playing check out Aldrine.
Serioiusly. If you want to watch good ukulele playing check out Aldrine.
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I also love watching old films of Roy Smeck.
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If I had to pick my two favorite players I'd say the late John King, and the still very alive and gigging Herb Ohta, Sr. They couldn't be more different from each other - so I think these two are great proof of the ukulele's versatility as an instrument.
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Matt Dahlberg is one of best. www.thejumpingflea.com
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+1 Aldrine's got mad skills.
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I second the recommendations on Jake, Iz, Aldrine and John King. If you're for ukulele soloist with records, I would add virtuoso James Hill (http://www.ukulelejames.com/), jazz wonder Abe Lagrimas Jr. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKpk9SO7iLM), Grammy-winner Daniel Ho, his sometimes collaborator Herb Ohta Jr., and former kid-prodigies Brittni Paiva (www.brittnipaiva.com) and Taimane Gardner (taimane.com).
Wow! I've been looking at the uke as sort of a simple and fun instrument to use for chording and playing rhythm. I've sort of had it in my mind to switch to a guitar eventually, but after having seen Aldrine my mind has changed! The uke has some serious potential for expression!
I will be checking out the rest of the artists too. Thank you all so much for all this information!
I will be checking out the rest of the artists too. Thank you all so much for all this information!
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