See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Some of the great musicians that made the instrument very popular were. Ohtasan spotlight store roy sakuma ukulele studios. Listen to your favorite songs from the strains of the ohtasans ukulele side b by herb ohta now. Buy a cd or vinyl record and get 90 days free amazon music unlimited with the purchase of a cd or vinyl record dispatched from and sold by amazon, you get 90 days free access to the amazon music unlimited individual plan. Dominators ukulele tabs dom was one of the first guys posting notefornote transcriptions online. Herb ohta book cd a collection of 26 specially selected standards and originals beautifully arranged by the great ukulele master, herb ohta ohtasan. This is one of our favorite kamakas, the bellshaped hb2d ohtasan model. Custom 1979 ohta san concert ukulele handcrafted and signed by samuel kamaka jr on the inside label and then signed by legendary ukulele virtuoso herb ohta sr. Intonation is set perfectly and string action is also. The allegheny ukulele kollective is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Dec 30, 2008 i love the combination of upclose shots of ohta san s hands showing his technique clearly and the scenic views of beautiful waipio valley on the big island although this song was written about.
See more ideas about ukulele, cool ukulele and hawaiian ukulele. Intonation is set perfectly and string action is also set up well. Ohta served in the us marines translator in japan and korea between 1953 and 1963, and his influence grew so seminal that he is now widely known as ohtasan. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
I love to tell people that herb ohta, ukulele jazz musician is a favorite of mine. Ohta san ukulele bossa nova tribute to antonio c music skip to main content. In the 1950s and 60s all the bands had ukulele players. Custom 1979 ohtasan concert ukulele handcrafted and signed by samuel kamaka jr on the inside label and then signed by legendary ukulele virtuoso herb ohta sr. May 14, 2008 mix star dust by herb ohta san played with ukulele youtube. Every instrument they made that year had a special inlay on the headstock commemorating the event. Aug 02, 2017 the albums tracks pull together four of the most legendary players who ever picked up the ukulele. Ohtasans playing and sense prevents the music from becoming simply hawaiianinflected bossa nova. With just fours lines and some numbers, anybody regardless of musical knowledge can make sense of uke tablature. Nov 17, 2016 most shops carry a large line of ukuleles, with an emphasis on entrylevel ukes. He is also known as ohtasan in japan and other asian countries, which is a title of respect for the musician.
Perhaps ohta san s most important contribution is the respect he earned for the fourstringed wonder we love. He has listened well, being surrounded by music, and has distinguished himself as a leading nextgeneration solo artist. Ukulele legacy is a rare collection of ohtasan and herb, jr. Jul 06, 2007 ohtasans playing and sense prevents the music from becoming simply hawaiianinflected bossa nova. His 2014 twocd set, dreams i left in pockets, features 33 songs he wrote or cowrote with uke legends herb ohta san ohta and lyle ritz. Ukulele friend kamaka ohtasan ukulele ukulele friend. The ohtasan model ukulele is manufactured by the kamaka family, who very successfully continue the ukulelemaking tradition of sam kamaka sr. Son of the legendary ukulele artist, ohtasan, herb ohta jrs natural talent, knowledge, technique, and speed are unsurpassed. In addition to a library of ondemand video lessons with yours truly, the ukulele way also features a builtin social network that allows students to connect with one another, find teachers in their area and get. Also known as the ohta san, this bellshaped ukulele was designed by sam kamaka, jr. Gorgeous 2003 kamaka ohta san bellshaped concert ukulele. Son of the legendary ukulele artist, ohtasan, herb ohta jrs natural talent.
Herb ohta has a couple of interesting ties already to the ukulele hall of fame. The allegheny ukulele kollective is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening public access to, knowledge of, and enjoyment of music by offering experiences that celebrate all things ukulele. It produces sharp, clear tones and was designed primarily for fingerpicking purposes. Ukulele tabs marked with lead sheet are guitar pro transcriptions of the melody, words if applicable, and chords. Ohta san, hawaii omg, does anyone have tabs, this song is the best and is from the best sorry i dont know how to link to the video, the vid is on youtube. When they look at me weirdly, whoever heard of a ukulele used in jazz, i just play them some of his music. Jim beloff a collection of 26 specially selected standards and originals beautifully arranged by the great ukulele master, herb ohta ohtasan. Ukelele solos with orchestra recorded at sounds of hawaii studios, honolulu, hawaii program notes by judith tane on container too much totemo, totemo adios ke aloha twilight in tokyo una serra di tokio little brown gal ebb tide dahil sa iyo ill remember you ukulele isle pearly shells popo o ewa hawaiian war chant ta hu wa hu wai here. A collection of 26 specially selected standards and originals beautifully arranged by the great ukulele master, herb ohta ohta san. This custom kamaka ukulele was handcrafted to the specifications.
Kamaka 100th anniversary concert bell deluxe hb2d ohtasan is a concert size ukulele with a slightly longer scale length featuring premium grade 3a hawaiian curly koa top, back and sides. Uncle herb kindled the flame on that fateful day he hired our father and it continues to burn as we, together with herb, jr. Tunes marked with solo arrangement include the melody interlaced with the chords, intended to be played by a single player and imply harmony and lead simultaneously. My father ohtasan, eddie kamae, lyle ritz, jesse kalima, don baduria, john lukela, peter moon, byron yasui, benny chong, gordon mark, iz, and. Adding the honorific san to a surname indicates honor and. Ohtasan diversity of style and a strong lyrical sense are the hallmarks of ohtasan, dean of ukulele in hawaii. This custom kamaka ukulele was handcrafted to the specifications given by herb ohta sr. Jan 01, 2002 a collection of 26 specially selected standards and originals beautifully arranged by the great ukulele master, herb ohta ohta san. These are my own interpretations, not necessarily a transcription of a specific performance. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from ohtasan at the discogs marketplace. Elsewhere in tokyo, ukulele mania in ikebukuro is another worthy stop and is not far from junkudo, a large wellstocked bookstore with a great collection of ukulele books. Includes a cd of 15 songs performed by herb ohta himself. Star dust by herb ohta san played with ukulele youtube. Plays incredibly well with a traditional kamaka sound and exceptional projection.
Theres something quite magical and relaxing about the evocative tones of a trusty ukulele, and junior has become a master in his own right. Amazon price new from used from audio cd, original recording remastered, import, 24 jul 2006 please retry. Aug 05, 2015 listen to your favorite songs from the strains of the ohta san s ukulele side b by herb ohta now. But it was ohtas ten years of service in the us marines that changed his life and the ukulele scene in japan. The strains of the ohtasans ukulele side b by herb ohta on. Instructional ukulele book for the beginner student discovering the ukulele is a beginners guide to learning some technique, how to play scales and chords, and effective practicing. For ukulele fans who prefer unpretentious technical proficiency over theatrics, herb ohta jr.
The songs are arranged for gcea standard tuning tuned ukuleles. Jumpin jims ukulele masters herb ohta uke sheet music jim. Herb creates unique arrangements of new and familiar tunes and makes each song breathtakingly fresh and definitely his own. Mix star dust by herb ohta san played with ukulele youtube. A collection of 26 specially selected standards and originals beautifully arranged by the great ukulele master, herb ohta ohtasan. Also known as the ohtasan, this bellshaped ukulele was designed by sam kamaka, jr. Ukelele solos with orchestra recorded at sounds of hawaii studios, honolulu, hawaii program notes by judith tane on container too much totemo, totemo adios ke aloha twilight in tokyo una serra di tokio little brown gal ebb tide dahil sa iyo ill remember you ukulele isle pearly shells popo o ewa hawaiian war chant ta hu wa hu wai here is happiness koko ni.
The ukulele way teaches the art and science of the solo ukulele style i. Gorgeous 2003 kamaka ohtasan bellshaped concert ukulele. While the final two players on this list have extensive discographies that give us a chance to love and study their playing, kalima and bush were almost criminally underrecorded, so. Bonus for supporing and curt all forever members will receive a free onehour private lesson. Learning ukulele with curt the basics and beyond with curt sheller hes generous, goodhearted and has empowered countless players to expand their view of the ukulele. Practicing eight to 10 hours a day he worked his way to the position of substitute instructor for ohtasan when he was touring out of the state. In 1999, jim composed and premiered uke cant be serious, a concerto for solo ukulele and symphony orchestra. Also included are 14 traditional, hawaiian, and original songs written in tablature and notation. In addition, herb ohtas mentor, the great eddie kamae, is a year 2001 inductee. Ukulele hunt al wood does a good job covering riffs and introsoutros for a lot of poppunkrock songs. If theres an ohtasan classic that should be part of every. Some of his stuff is very advanced if you need a challenge.
Diversity of style and a strong lyrical sense are the hallmarks of ohtasan, dean of ukulele in hawaii. He is also known as ohta san in japan and other asian countries, which is a title of respect for the musician. The simple piece is a perfect example of everything an. Eddie bush, jesse kalima, eddie kamae, and ohtasan. We are very excited to offer this 2016 kamaka hb2d ukulele for sale.
He is a master ukulele performer, teacher, composer, recording artist, and producer. Ukulele legacy brings together two styles and generations, allowing us to share in this long anticipated father and sons labor of love. The strains of the ohtasans ukulele side b by herb ohta. The albums tracks pull together four of the most legendary players who ever picked up the ukulele. A huge advantage that tablature has over standard music notation is that there is very little learning curve. Deluxe features are rosewood binding, rope purfling and a rope rosette around the sound hole. I love the combination of upclose shots of ohtasans hands showing his technique clearly and the scenic views of beautiful waipio valley on the big island although this song was written about. His 2014 twocd set, dreams i left in pockets, features 33 songs he wrote or cowrote with uke legends herb ohtasan ohta and lyle ritz. Through the 25 years ive learned a lot about the music industry, made many friends, and traveled to countries i wouldnt have been able to if it werent for this instrument we call the ukulele. In 1964 sakuma heard the hit song, sushi, played by herb ohtasan ohta, and became one of his students.