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Introducing Abrabam Lagrimas, Jr.
Hawaii Drummer and Composer
An introduction to the life and music of
Hawaiian music artist Abrabam Lagrimas, Jr..
Abe's 2005 "Dimensions" album and his 2007
"A Pass Out Records Christmas" album were
nominated for multiple awards.
Facts About Abraham Lagrimas, Jr.
Also known as Abe Labrimas, Jr.
Born in Guam in March of 1983.
Began playing drums at age 4
Graduate of Waipahu High School (Waipahu, HI)
Graduate of Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA)
Has a Bachelor's of Music Degree in Music Education
Won a drum contest sponsored by Modern Drummer Magazine at age 12
Began playing the ukulele in April 2003
Played ukulele at Carnegie Hall in New York City one year later
2006 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards nominee (Most Promising Artist)
2008 Hawaii Music Award Winner (Seasonal Category - A Pass Out Records Christmas)
2008 Na Hoku Hanohano Award Nominee (Christmas Album - A Pass Out Records Christmas)
Managed by Eric Lagrimas of the Lagrimas Entertainment Group
Abe's Award Winning Christmas Album
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ALBUM: "A Pass Out Records Christmas"
ARTIST: Abraham Lagrimas, Jr.
LABEL: Pass Out Records
PRODUCER: Eric Lagrimas
RELEASED: 2007
HONORS: Abe's 2007 holiday album entitled
"A Pass Out Records Christmas" won the 2008 Hawaii
Music Award for Best Seasonal Music Album released
in 2007. The album was also nominated for the 2008
Na Hoku Hanohano Best Christmas Album Award
DESCRIPTION: Album includes traditional
Christmas songs performed by Abe Lagrimas, Jr.
with Sherry Shaoling and Traci Toguchi. Abe's
interpretations include Hawaiian, Jazz, Latin,
and Hip Hop flavors.
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Abe Lagrimas, Jr's First CD Recording
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ALBUM: "Dimensions"
ARTIST: Abraham Lagrimas, Jr.
LABEL: Pass Out Records
RELEASED: December 2005
BY THE CD AT:
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HONORS:
Album was nominated for a 2005 Hawaii music award
in the Ukulele category. This album also got
Abe a nomination for the 2005 Na Hoku Hanohano
Most Promising Artist Award.
PIECES INCLUDED ON THE ALBUM:
Attack of the Spotted Liger, Bittersweet Melon,
Blues Brigade, Boondoggle Goggles, Centipedes,
Cold Rain, Headache, Last Days of Winter,
Space 32, and Starship Lumpia
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All Recordings of Abraham Lagrimas, Jr.
2005: Dimensions (Pass Out Records)
2007: Lovers Uke (Universal Japan Import)
2007: A Pass out Records Christmas (Pass Out Records)
2007: Breezing Up (Sony BMG Korea)
2008: Legends of the Ukulele, Vol 1, "Starship Lumpia"
Recordings with Bands
Member of the band Prelude
More About Abraham Lagrimas, Jr.
Sound Click Abe Lagrimas, Jr Bio
YouTube Video Clips of Abe Lagrimas, Jr.
Official Web Sites
AbrahamLagrimasJr.com
MySpace AbeLagrimasJr Page
See also:
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