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Professional Endorsements ( Other endorsements and letters of commendation )
Abe Lagrimus, Jr. - One of the finest multi-talented musicians from Hawaii, has taken his form of 'ukulele jazz to a new level. From his local Hawaiian style roots to modern jazz. Alden Tokuzato - Recording and Performing Artist in Hawaii. Ben Chong - One of the originals, and along with Lyle Ritz, the greatest of the living jazz Ukulele players. Played with the Don Ho Band for 25 years. Rob Ickes -( Ko'olau Lap Steel Guitar) - Nine time International Bluegrass Music Association Dobro player of the year, two time grammy winner, and founding member of the bluegrass super group "Blue Highway" Bruce Shimabukuro - Performer, Recording Artist, and 'Ukulele Teacher. Candyce Narimatsu - Performer and 'ukulele teacher. Played 'ukulele in the all girl 'ukulele band, Joy. Cecilio Rodriquez - The legendary musician of contemporary Hawaiian music, as the duo of C & K (Cecilio and Kapono), and also a solo performer and recording artist. Chino Montero - Lead guitarist for Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom Band Craig Sharmat - Composer and Songwriter for TV and Movies.. Eric Davis - Performer and Recording Engineer with over twenty years experience as a professional entertainer, Kama aina EP presents the sweet sounds of the Islands. Ernie Cruz Jr.- Ernie was brought up with a rich history of Hawaiian music. Former guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist for the famous "Ka'au Crater Boys" he now performs and records solo. Recent achievements have been Na Hoku Hanohano "Best Vocalist" and "Island Contemporary Album" awards for his recording "Portraits" Mr. Cruz plays a Ko'olau concert size guitar, and uses several different Ko'olau and Pono 'ukuleles for his recordings. Henry Kapono Ka'aihue - more popularly known as Henry Kapono, or simply "Kapono". Solo Singer/songwriter and part of Hawaii's most famous and largest recording duo C & K (Cecileo and Kapono). Jin Takuma - Professional recording artist, performer, and teacher in Japan. Performs and records on a Ko'olau Tenor 'Ukulele with his wife Keiko on guitar and vocals). Jomel Sumira - 'Ukulele performer and recording artist, also performed with the band "Joy". Larry Spalding - Master harmonica player, famous locally for his Hapa recording "Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai" and pictured in concert with his Ko'olau Solidbody 8-String Baritone. Ledward Kaapana - Multi talented slack key guitarist and 'ukulele master. Lyle Ritz, - Studio musician and Hawai`i master 'ukulele legend. Mike Keale - One of Hawaii's finest Performers and Recording Artists with a traditional and famous Hawaiian family including Isreal Kamakawiwa'ole and Moe Keale. Roy Sakuma - The legendary master 'Ukulele teacher. Tracey Terada - 'Ukulele performer and record producer (Pure Heart Band). Shaun Reyes - Professional Recording Artist and band leader with local band "Kani Makou" Shaun plays a Ko'olau Tenor 'Ukulele. UKEsperience
- Jason, Joe, Tim, Dave, and Nick. The famous "Bart Simpson" playing a Ko'olau 'Ukulele Our Famous Wahiawa 'Ukulele Band Other endorsements and letters of commendation
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