Guide Note:Jake Shimabukuro is a ukulele musician who plays jazz, blues, classical, folk, and rock, in addition to traditional Hawaiian music. He currently holds the record for highest debuting instrumental album ever in Japan.

Fast Facts:

Born: November 3, 1976
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii
Active: 1998 - Present
First lesson: Age 4
Label: Hitchhike Records
Toured with Jimmy Buffett
Appeared on Last Call with Carson Daly and Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Composed music for the film Hula Girls

Categories

Entertainment | Music | Folk | Rock | Classical

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Jake Shimabukuro

Jake Shimabukoro Background

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NPR: In the Hands of a Master, the Ukulele Is No Toy (September 28, 2006)
SONY Music International: Jake Shimabukuro Profile
Video: Jake Shimabukuro plays "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" (Time 4:32)

Jake Shimabukuro News

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Stereogum: Jake Shimabukuro Makes His Ukulele Gently Weep For Conan (February 20, 2008)
Sydney Morning Herald: "Virtuoso More Than a Novelty Act " (February 14, 2008)
JamBase: Jake Shimabukuro (February 6, 2008)
AsiaXpress: Enter the Dragon (August 15, 2006)
Modern Guitars: Jake Shimabukuro Interview (August 3, 2006)
Yahoo! Music: Hawaiian Ukulele Star Rockets Up Charts (June 13, 2005)

Jake Shimabukuro Music

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Jake Shimabukuro Videos

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Midnight Ukulele Disco: Video of Jake in Concert
YouTube: Jake Shimabukuro "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"
YouTube: Jake Shimabukuro "Let's Dance"
YouTube: Jake Shimabukuro "Star Spangled Banner"
YouTube: Jake Shimabukuro "Close To You"
YouTube: Jake Shimabukuro on Conan O'Brian (February 19, 2008)

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Brad Baldwin: Amazing Musician — Ukelele Picker Jake Shimabukuro (February 20, 2008)
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