Ukulele Jim
Santa Barbara, California, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2007 | SELF
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Central to Clark’s appeal is his inviting singing voice and the ukulele’s unique ability to create a friendly, relaxing mood anywhere, anytime... a winning formula. - Hyperbolium
Catchy, sweet, and charming... In a sense, listening to Ukulele Jim is like falling in and out of love in Hawaii. A dynamic album, illustrating raw emotion and presenting it in a light-hearted, easy-listening fashion. A deep, romantic undertone is suggested throughout the entire album, but the playful ukelele pop creates a musical juxtaposition that keeps listeners from feeling burdened. - The Band Lounge
There is no doubt that Jim is a special musician with a lot of offer. His breezy tunes combined with lyrics that range from humorous to personal keep you hanging on and waiting for the next song. I wonder if he is really pushing the envelope enough since the songs seem so effortless and almost perfect. - Radio Maverick
Jim’s songs are utterly charming, with lyrics that are clever, funny and, above all, sweet - John O'Hara, "Call It Folk Music"
Discography
Hop to It! (LP), 2019
Little Wonderful You (Single), 2019
Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me) (Single), 2018
Merry Thanks-O-Ween (Single), 2017
Wintertide (Single), 2015
Your Lovely Face (Single), 2013
I'm Ready (Single), 2013
Aloha from Christmas Island (EP), 2013
My Sweet Valentine (Single), 2012
Kickstarted! (EP), 2011
Fretting the Small Stuff (LP), 2011
Somewhere Over the Rainbow (Single), 2011
Ukulele Jim's Jumping Flea Circus (LP), 2010
Let's Have An Old Fashioned Christmas (Single), 2010
Home (Single), 2010
Hearts In Harmony (Single), 2010
Madeline (EP), 2009
Ukulele Jim's Authentic Down Home Marital Aid (LP), 2009
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The music of Ukulele Jim blends soulful songwriting with uplifting pop sensibilities. The unique combination of lively ukulele and sentimentally self-reflective themes is embodied in a style that he has truly made his own. For more than a decade Jim has been crafting a dynamic listening experience that resonates with people of all ages.
As a self-taught musician, Jim has been playing and writing music since 2004. He picked up the ukulele when he found out his wife was pregnant with twins, ensuring that his children would grow up in a home that was always full of music. The ukulele was a natural choice for its upbeat qualities. Music has become a cornerstone in their lives and has brought joy and purpose to his.
From his home studio in Santa Barbara, Ukulele Jim uses the convenience of the Internet to work with talented musicians from all over the world, creating a virtual group free from geographical boundaries. This collaborative freedom allows Jim to switch styles between acoustic solo pieces to songs with a full band sound.
Ukulele Jim has a singular sound encompassing everything that is wholesome about the Americana genre and has been described as "Cali folk with an island vibe." The combination of his lilting voice with the sweetness of the ukulele result in catchy sing-along tracks that bridge the gaps between pop, rock, country and folk music.
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