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markwitz
`Olu`olu
USA
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 Posted - 04/29/2008 : 10:07:34 AM
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"Hawaii Music Live and Pumehana Productions are proud to present 'Ukulele legend OHTA-SAN (Herb Ohta), internationally renowned for his exceptional Jazz and Bosa Nova sound has made history by showcasing his incredible talents and the abilities of the 'ukulele beyond what many thought impossible for this tiny four stringed instrument. With over 60 albums recorded and 300 tunes played on national radio, Ohta-San has taken the artistry of the ukulele to new heights over almost four decades. His impeccable timing, diverse techniques and unique style bring to life the romance and love of his music. Joining him on stage is the incredible guitarist Nando Suan."
Thursday, June 26, 2008 ~ San Jose, CA
Ukulele Workshop
Yu-Ai Kai Senior Center
588 North Fourth St., San Jose, CA
'Ukulele Workshop 7:30-8:30 pm
$40 per person
Advanced Registration preferred
To Register: Aloha @ HawaiiMusicLive.com
415-427-8720
Friday, June 27, 2008 ~ Santa Clara, CA
Evening in Concert with Nando Suan and Herb Ohta, Jr.
Santa Clara University Recital Hall
Music and Dance Building, Franklin Street (at Lafayette Street)
$35 Limited RESERVED seating
Tickets: www.BrownPaperTickets.com
June 28, 2008 ~ 4:30-5:30 pm
'Ukulele Workshop with OHTA-SAN
Dusty Strings 'Uke Fest
3406 Fremont Ave. N, Seattle WA
$40 per person
To Register: 206-634-0234
June 29, 2008 ~ Concert 8:00 pm
Town Hall Seattle
1119 Eighth Avenue (at Seneca Street)
Seattle, WA ~ $25 Advanced
Tickets: www.BrownPaperTickets.com (on-sale Monday, 4/28)
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Herb Ohta, Jr. will also be in California in early June for more 'ukulele workshops and possibly a concert. For more info go to: http://www.hawaiimusiclive.com/ and click on "Events and Tours."
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"The music of the Hawaiians, the most fascinating in the world, is still in my ears and
haunts me sleeping and waking."
Mark Twain |
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Steven Espaniola
Lokahi
225 Posts |
Posted - 04/30/2008 : 08:25:51 AM
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I urge everyone to check this out if you get a chance. Nando Suan is my uncle and is one of the smoothest jazz guitarists you'll ever hear! I've always known about his prowess from just being the little snot-nosed nephew hanging around at our family parties, so I'm glad he is finally being featured on a bill like this. Of course Herb Jr. and Ohta-San need no introduction...Incredible talents! Malama pono!
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Julie H
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 04/30/2008 : 8:38:21 PM
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Steven,
So sorry we will be on Maui preparing for our cameo appearance at the Maui Slack Key Festival, with George Kahumoku and several other really special musicians. 
But I'm sad we will miss seeing your uncle playing with Ohta-San. We enjoyed their performance at the Rio in Santa Cruz. Will you be there?
Aloha, Julie
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hawaiianmusiclover06
`Olu`olu
USA
562 Posts |
Posted - 05/21/2008 : 10:39:01 AM
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Looks like another great and awesome performance that I will be missing. Oh well. Steven will you be at this performance? Ohta-San and Junior are awesome!
Alana :) |
Aloha Kakou, maluhia a me aloha mau loa (Hello everyone, peace and love forever) |
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Susie Kagami
Akahai
USA
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Posted - 05/29/2008 : 05:23:55 AM
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We are so excited about OHTA-SAN's visit. Here is a bit more information on this very humble and talented man. It will be a wonderful show. I hope to see you there! Aloha! Susie 
‘Ukulele Legend OHTA-SAN Shares The Romance Of Brazilian Jazz on the West Coast
SAN FRANCISCO (May 28, 2008) – This June, international recording artist and ‘ukulele legend OHTA-SAN will be making a rare west coast appearance. OHTA-SAN will be conducting an informative workshop on the history and technical artistry of the ‘ukulele at 7:30 pm Thursday, June 26. On June 27, at 8:00 p.m., join him in concert with Nando Suan and Herb Ohta Jr. at the Music and Dance Building of Santa Clara University. Tickets are available for both events at www.BrownPaperTickets.com or by calling 800-838-3006.
His first visit to Seattle in over 30 years, join OHTA-SAN at 4:30 p.m., Saturday, June 28 at the Dusty Strings Uke Fest (www.DustyStrings.com). On Sunday, June 29, at 8:00 p.m., Hawai’i Music Live and Pumehana Productions present “OHTA-SAN LIVE AT TOWN HALL SEATTLE”. Tickets are available through www.BrownPaperTickets.com or by calling 800-838-3006. For a limited time, discounted rates at the Marriott Seattle Airport are being offered for this two-day event. For full tour information, visit: www.HawaiiMusicLive.com.
Known for his Bossa Nova jazz sound and technical artistry, OHTA-SAN made history by showcasing his incredible talents and the abilities of the ‘ukulele over four decades. As a young child, OHTA-SAN, Herbert Ohta won first prize at the ‘Amateur Hour’ at KGMB Studios in downtown Honolulu three weeks in a row before they deemed him just too good to continue. By age 12, he was the prodigy of ‘ukulele master, The Sons of Hawai’i leader Eddie Kamae. A true visionary and technical master, OHTA-SAN was the first to implement the low G string allowing him to explore the ukulele’s abilities to reach complex genres of music such as classical, pop, Latin, Japanese and Broadway tunes. OHTA-SAN took to heart all the teaching and advice of his mentor and created his own extraordinary path of success traveling the globe to become one of the most prolific and celebrated masters of the ’ukulele today.
Many world tours and years of recording later, (his first album was released in 1964), OHTA-SAN’s vast repertoire now defies classification – he can expertly deliver a soft, romantic "Tennessee Waltz," a crisp, snappy "Girl from Ipanema," and everything in between. His lovely "Song for Anna" (written specifically for him by French composer André Popp) was an international hit in 1974 and has sold over six million copies. Today, OHTA-SAN is honored as one of the world's greatest `ukulele players, with over 60 albums in multiple genres, and is an inspiration to countless `ukulele players and music lovers throughout the world including the U.S., Canada, France, Australia, Japan, Mexico, and Brazil.
OHTA-SAN’s music has graced the airwaves of national radio. Appearances on the Ed Sullivan Show, Dinah Shore Show and his multiple recordings with labels such as A&M Records and Victor JVC have given OHTA-SAN national exposure and brought to the forefront a true appreciation worldwide for this tiny little four-stringed instrument and for the islands of Hawai’i.
Performing on stage with OHTA-SAN will be his long-time musical companion, the incredible jazz guitarist Nando Suan and special guest, OHTA-SAN’s son, Herb Ohta, Jr. Influenced by Wes Montgomery and other jazz greats, jazz guitarist Nando Suan is the perfect compliment to OHTA-SAN's grace and precision. Herb Ohta, Jr. has paved his own successful journey reaching an entirely new audience and generation, taking his love of the ’ukulele and Hawaiian music and infusing the passion and grace of his father's influence in his own compositions, workshops and award winning international recordings. An acclaimed master of Hawaiian `ukulele music in his own right, Herb Ohta, Jr, has released more than a dozen solo and duet albums, as well as having contributed to more than 40 recordings. He is also respected as an instructor/educator, leading classes and workshops and co-authoring books with Grammy winner Daniel Ho on `ukulele technique, and is celebrated for his ongoing contributions to the world of Hawaiian music.
This tour is presented by Hawaii Music Live and Pumehana Productions, two companies committed to bringing Aloha to the mainland through ‘ukulele and slack key guitar performances and workshops with Hawaiian music’s premier musicians. Working with local communities and Hawaiian music enthusiasts in all parts of the nation, it is the goal of Hawai’i Music Live to nurture and share the Hawaiian culture beyond the islands and connect people with the music, traditions and beauty of the Hawaiian heritage. For more information: www.HawaiiMusicLive.com
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Steven Espaniola
Lokahi
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Posted - 06/24/2008 : 06:40:38 AM
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Just another reminder to check out my uncle Nando, Herb and Ohta-San! The Bay Area workshop and concert are this Thursday and Friday. This is a very rare opportunity and I guarantee that you will not be disappointed. Mahalo nui Susie for putting this together!
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Retro
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 06/25/2008 : 06:57:33 AM
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Good seats still available for this rare Seattle concert appearance by legendary `ukulele master OHTA-SAN, accompanied by jazz guitarist Nando Suan, with special guest HERB OHTA, JR.
OHTA-SAN & HERB OHTA, JR.
Seattle concert & `ukulele workshop - June 28/29, 2008
Sat., June 28, 2008 ~ Workshop 4:30-5:30 pm
`Ukulele Workshop with OHTA-SAN
Dusty Strings (as part of Uke Fest)
3406 Fremont Ave. N, Seattle WA
$40 per person
To Register: 206-634-0234
Sun., June 29, 2008 ~ Concert 8:00 pm
Town Hall Seattle
1119 Eighth Avenue (at Seneca Street)
Seattle, WA ~ $25 advance (reserved seating)
Tickets: www.BrownPaperTickets.com
800-838-3006 |
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les_maverick
Lokahi
USA
238 Posts |
Posted - 06/25/2008 : 10:28:16 AM
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Anyone from TP going to the
Ukulele Workshop on
Thursday, June 26, 2008 ~ San Jose, CA
I will be there ....
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hawaiianmusiclover06
`Olu`olu
USA
562 Posts |
Posted - 06/25/2008 : 10:50:31 AM
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Originally posted by les_maverick
Anyone from TP going to the
Ukulele Workshop on
Thursday, June 26, 2008 ~ San Jose, CA
I will be there ....
Les
Les, have lots of fun at the Ukulele Workshop on Thursday. Let me know how it goes. Wish I could come. =(
Alana :) |
Aloha Kakou, maluhia a me aloha mau loa (Hello everyone, peace and love forever) |
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Susie Kagami
Akahai
USA
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Posted - 06/30/2008 : 11:11:30 PM
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What a great time we all had! Thank you to our wonderful friends and family in the Bay Area and the Pacific Northwest for sharing your love and joining us for some incredible evenings of music, learning and comedy. The talent was amazing, the spirit of Aloha was embraced and the laughter continues on!
I just uploaded photos to our site: www.HawaiiMusicLive.com
Check it out. Post some comments on the Blog page and check out our Tours and Events page for wonderful 'happenings' later this year! Send me your photos and, if you like, I can include those in our album!
My memories of this tour will last a lifetime. Thanks to OHTA-SAN, Nando Suan, and Herb Ohta, Jr.! I hope you all enjoyed OHTA-SAN's tour as much as I did and I thank you again for without you all, this wouldn't be possible.
Until next time, blessings, hugs and much Aloha,
Susie
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les_maverick
Lokahi
USA
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Posted - 07/07/2008 : 08:28:54 AM
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Susie:
Thank you very much for bringing OHTA-SAN to San Jose.
I enjoyed listening to his music and stories.
It was also helpful getting all of our questions answered from a master.
Looking forward to the next event.
Mahalo,
Les
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