Jake Shimabukuro

Jake Shimabukuro, photo by Hisashi Uchida

Renowned for his lightning-fast fingers and revolutionary playing techniques, Jake Shimabukuro (she-ma-BOO-koo-row) views the ukulele (oo-koo-LAY-lay) as an "untapped source of music with unlimited potential." His virtuosity defies label or category. Playing jazz, blues, funk, classical, bluegrass, folk, flamenco, and rock, Jake's mission is to show everyone that the ukulele is capable of so much more than the traditional Hawaiian music - or corny showbiz routines -- many associate it with. Jake is widely recognized as one of the world's most exciting and innovative ukulele players and composers.

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