Jules Ah See
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Background information | |
Born | (1924-06-19)June 19, 1924 Lahaina, Maui |
Died | June 12, 1960(1960-06-12) (aged 35) |
Occupation(s) | Comedian, musician |
Instrument | Steel Guitar |
Jules Keliikuihonua Ah See (June 19, 1924 – June 12, 1960) was an American steel guitarist and comedian. He was born in Lahaina, Maui.[1] At the age of two, he would creep out of his bed at night, in order to listen to the adults playing music.[1] His musical career began with Johnny Almeida, when Jules was in his early teenage years.[1] Among those he played for and with are Pua Almeida, Alfred Apaka and Benny Kalama.[1][2] He was regularly featured as a steel guitarist on the Hawaii Calls radio program.[1] His performances included imitations of bird and animal sounds created from his guitar, as well as imitating other players such as Sol Hoʻopiʻi and Andy Iona.[1] He is particularly known for his recording of "No Huhu".[3] Considered a role model and one of the best by fellow Hawaiian steel guitarists, he died at age 35 in 1960.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Ruymar, Lorene (1996). The Hawaiian Steel Guitar and its Great Hawaiian Musicians. Anaheim Hills, California: Centerstream Publishing. p. 80. ISBN 1-57424-021-8.
- ^ Todaro, Tony. "Jules Ah See". squareone.org. Retrieved July 19, 2017.
- ^ Todaro, Tony. "Jules Ah See". squareone.org. Retrieved July 19, 2017.
His version of the song "No Huhu" remains a classic.
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