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Maui Girl (1922 Recording)
Look for Frank Ferera’s 1922 Columbia recording, also issued as “Maui Waltz.” He plays both Sylvester Kalama’s tune and its accompaniment on one ukulele. It’s an early record of what the instrument could do on its own.
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Ukulele Blues
May Singhi Breen has the International Novelty Orchestra behind her on this 1924 Victor recording. The ukulele gets a rhythm part and room to break into fast figures. The Library of Congress National Jukebox has the recording.
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Summertime
Benny Chong recorded the Gershwin standard for his album Ukulele Jazz. The familiar opening makes it easy to hear how he fits a chord under the tune, then leaves room for the next melodic phrase.
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Carmen / E Ala Ē / Jupiter (Tiny Desk Medley)
Taimane opens her Tiny Desk performance with a medley that includes the familiar phrase from Bizet’s Carmen and “E Ala Ē.” Listen to the different attacks she uses on the ukulele when she moves between flamenco flourishes and the Hawaiian melody.
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