Like many inventions of its era, the auto-chord uke reflects a moment when inventors were captivated by the idea of democratizing music through mechanical shortcuts.
Meet this 30-member–strong cohort known for performing Cynthia Miller’s complex ensemble arrangements.
The luthier talks family business, bending wood on the old stovepipe that came from a junkyard 50 years ago, and the uke that got away...
This edition of Uke Tales features your responses to our queries about favorite ukes and jazz music, plus some heartwarming personal stories. Thanks for writing in!
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This musical style, with its defining rhythmic feel, is especially well suited to the ukulele.
Gibson ukes are not just instruments but artifacts of artistry, innovation, and the enduring charm of the Jazz Age.
Considering its size, it’s no surprise that the ukulele travels well. And while it is remarkable how quickly it is often embraced when introduced to a new culture, that’s not exactly surprising, either. Something I am continually amazed by, however,…
“Coquette” is a pop tune turned jazz standard written in 1928, and most commonly associated with the recordings of gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt.
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Brian Liu's lesson explores how to play a melodic Hawaiian-style chord solo on the ukulele.
Created sometime in the early 1920s, the Jazuke is basically a hybrid banjo ukulele with an odd design.