Jake Shimabukuro
Though some still have trouble pronouncing his last name and the instrument he plays, Jake Shimabukuro (she-ma-BOO-koo-row) is recognized as one of the world’s most exciting and innovative ukulele (oo-koo-LAY-lay) players and composers.
Playing from jazz to classical to 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 the key spokesman for the “Music is Good Medicine” organization, which uses emphasizes the importance of a healthy life and mind as well as promoting music and the arts.
He’s toured with Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, collaborated with Ziggy Marley and is a semi-regular member of his Jimmy Buffet’s Coral Reefers band.
Jake is also making a name for himself as a film composer. Jake scored the hit Japanese independent film Hula Girls and the Japanese version of the film Sideways.
Jake Shimabukuro - Performance: Spreading Joy With His Ukulele
Jake Shimabukuro shows the evidence behind his claim that the ukulele will change the world. His performance...
