Not sure who the Japanese(?) artist is, but an Oakland, California - based Steven Strauss just released his debut album, Ukebox*. Steven's a member of old puppy and besides ukelele is known for playing bass and even singing (Till We Meet). He loves taking a piece of under-appreciated music, stripping it down to its basics and laying it out for you in all the virtuosity he can deliver (which is quite a lot).

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