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Renowned for lightning-fast fingers and revolutionary playing techniques, Jake views the ukulele 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 only the traditional Hawaiian music many associate it with.
Recognized as a virtuoso not only by his audience, but also by fellow musicians, Jake has performed with and/or opened for Fiona Apple, Bobby McFerrin, John Hiatt, Victor Wooten, Chris Thile, Keller Williams, Tommy Emmanuel, Mike Marshall, Darol Anger, Jamie Cullum, Kaki King, Stanley Clarke, Blues Traveler, Stephen Bishop, John Craven, Hot Buttered Rum, The Radiators, The Honolulu Symphony, Chance and Mista D of Nashville's MuzikMafia. The Greencards, Cyndi Lauper, Ziggy Marley, Futureman (of Bela Fleck and Flecktones) and The Black Mozart Ensemble, Bryan Adams, and Katie Melua. Energy, imagination, and innovation have been Jake's keys to success. He plans to continue recording, performing, collaborating, and staying happy. "I love what I do. I'm forever thankful for music".
www.jakeshimabukuro.com
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