Assam / Like A Bird

Hill

A live acoustic version of the instrumental medley Assam / Like A Bird from the album Man With a Love Song. Written in memory of John King and John Kavanagh.  Video by HI Sessions.

Billie Jean

Jackson, arr. Hill

A complete re-imagining of the Michael Jackson classic, James' stunning arrangement puts Jackson's overlooked lyrics in the spotlight and turns conventional ukulele playing on its head.

James Hill & John King: Larry O'Gaff / Swallowtail

Trad., arr. King / Hill

James and the late John King were good friends; their musical chemistry shines in this classic duet.

Ode to a Frozen Boot

Hill

James shares the bluegrass-infused foot-stomper Ode to a Frozen Boot with a lively crowd at the Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz (video by Mike DaSilva).

Novo Cetvorno

Trad.

James and Bakithi Kumalo (Paul Simon), having just met at the 2011 NAMM show, perform a traditional Bulgarian melody.

One Note Samba

Jobim

James performs at the Ukuleles Forever concert at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, CA. Melody, chords, and percussion all at once. Don't try this on your Martin 5K... .

Yodelele Lady

Hill / Shaw

James and the inimitable Ralph Shaw team up on stage for an impromptu and unforgettable ukulele / yodle duet.

The Scarlet Tide

James and Char Mayer of Mya-Moe Ukuleles sing Elvis Costello's The Scarlet Tide at UKEtoberfest 2010.

Obedience Blues

James and the incredible Li'l Rev perform Obedience Blues live at the 2010 New York Ukefest. Slide ukulele and blues harp!

Ja-Da (Dallas Ukulele Big Band)

Ja-Da arranged in 4 parts and performed live at the 2010 Lonestar Ukulele Festival. Total rehearsal time: 3 hours.
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Five Foot Two

James and Michael Powers give this classic tune a serious makeover. Live at the Tahoe Area Ukefest 2010.

What's Going On

James, Victoria Vox, Char Mayer and Tim Miller back up the amazing Brook Adams on Marvin Gaye's classic hit.

Lullaby of Birdland (feat. Melanie Doane)

Melanie Doane joins James for a duet at the Toronto premiere of Mighty Uke.

Ukulele Torture... Caught on Tape!

Is it music? Is it art? Is it good? Does it matter?

The Portland Ukulele Big Band!

It's the world's first-ever ukulele big band! This light-hearted mini-documentary captures their debut performance — the result of just three rehearsals — at the 2009 Portland Ukulele Festival.

Mighty Uke

Trailer

The Mighty Uke movie trailer is here! Canadian filmmakers Tony Coleman and Margaret Meagher travel the world to document "ukulele people" and their stories.

Ukulele Safari: Vicenza '08

Interview

Bosko (of Bosko & Honey fame) interviews James and Anne en-route to Milan following the Italian Ukulele Festival in July 2008.