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Jake Shimabukuro
Acoustic / Jazz / Experimental

Peace, Love & Ukulele - Music Is Good Medicine



HONOLULU, Hawaii
United States

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Last Login:  7/15/2009
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Member Since3/22/2006
Band Websitewww.jakeshimabukuro.com
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Jake's Heading To Europe
- Twitter In Action -

Ohhh yes! Jake and his bright yellow case are packing up and bringing a bunch of Aloha to the Europeans. Beginning Monday July 13, Jake and his team will be embarking on a two-week, six show tour that will cover four countries. We start off in Stockholm - Sweden for the Stockholm Jazz Festival, then over to Pori - Finland, on to Nice - France, and finishing up with an 18,000 capacity Jazz fest in San Sebastian - Spain. What!?!

Jake's crew will be on scene to document everything and Bring You A Daily Blog filled with photo and video highlights throughout the trip. Jake himself will be communicating with fans on Twitter as well. Check Here For Jake's Twitter Page


Import CD's and Ladies T's

We just received a small batch of Jake's import CD's from Japan! We are offering a very low price for these imports. The Japan albums are very different from the U.S. albums and often have bonus tracks and different songs. A total of six new import albums have been added with titles like: Skyline, Peace, Love & Ukulele, Ichigo Ichie, and the recent YEAH album. The YEAH album includes a lot of Jake's new tunes and a few songs never released in the U.S.

We added a new line of Ladies Tank Top T's with the popular Peace, Love & Ukulele Shape logo. Just in time to keep you cool in the summer with some uke'in style.

Check it all out right here! 


Music Is Good Medicine Website

The newly created non-profit organization, “Music is Good Medicine” is pleased to announce the official launching of its newly produced website.  The website, located at http://musicisgoodmedicine.org was designed to educate viewers about the program through a spectrum of features such as the history of the organization and high quality multimedia formatted content.

The fresh site includes a variety of formats to get an in-depth view of what the “Music is Good Medicine” program is all about.  It provides viewers with features such as the mission statement, the “Music is Good Medicine” history, reports and high definition videos of past events, and music of other artists involved with the program.


New Live Album Released In U.S.

The new Live album is now available for purchase throughout the U.S. in popular music stores and online outlets.

You can purchase it by clicking here


New T-Shirt Line Available

A long awaited new shirt line has just been added to the web store. If you have seen Jake live recently then you probably have seen these shirts for sale. It's a new fun and funky design that places Jake's name and favorite phrase "Peace, Love & Ukulele" inside the shape of an ukulele. Super cool. We have sizes from Youth M/L - Adult S/M/L/XL.

Click Here To View The White On Black Shirt

Click Here To View The Black On White Shirt


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Online Store Now Open

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Purchase all of Jake's CD and DVD releases. As well as one of a kind T-Shirts and merchandise. It's all there! Get a free Live sticker with any order. All you have to do is create an account on the website and you are ready to go.


Yo-Yo Ma To Release
"Songs of Joy & Peace"

Read Full Press Release Here [pdf]

"For his new album, the multiple Grammy-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma, currently celebrating his 30th anniversary with Sony Classical and Sony BMG Masterworks, invited many of his favorite artists from the worlds of popular and classical music to collaborate on a selection of songs -- some sacred, some secular, some traditionally seasonal, some simply beloved -- connected in their sense of wonder."

Jake Shimabukuro is featured on the album with the recording of "Happy Xmas [War is Over]".

Songs of Joy & Peace will be available online and in stores on Tuesday, October 14.

For the latest information, visit http://www.yo-yoma.com/


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InfluencesPat Metheny, Makoto Ozone, Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, John Scofield, Carlos Santana, Noel Okimoto, Dean Taba, Jimi Hendrix, and Eddie Van Halen
Sounds LikeAcoustic folk-jazz fused with classical-rock riffs and a lot of soul
Record LabelSony Music Japan International
Type of LabelMajor


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 17 2009 8:00P
Pori International Jazz Festival Pori, Pohjanmaa
Jul 18 2009 8:00P
Pori International Jazz Festival Pori, Pohjanmaa
Jul 22 2009 8:00P
Nice Jazz Festival Nice
Jul 23 2009 8:00P
San Sebastian Jazz Festival San Sebastian, undefined
Jul 24 2009 8:00P
San Sebastian Jazz Festival San Sebastian, undefined
Aug 8 2009 8:00P
Toyota Park with Jimmy Buffett Chicago, Illinois
Aug 11 2009 8:00P
Verizon Wireless Center with Jimmy Buffett Indianapolis, Indiana
Aug 13 2009 6:00P
"Out of Doors" at Lincoln Center New York, New York
Oct 21 2009 7:30P
San Francisco Jazz Festival San Francisco, California
Nov 12 2009 8:00P
The Ark Ann Arbor, Michigan
Nov 13 2009 7:00P
Manchester’s Craftsmen’s Guild Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Nov 15 2009 8:00P
Tupelo Music Hall Londonberry, New Hampshire
Nov 19 2009 7:30P
Anthology San Diego, California
Nov 20 2009 8:00P
Grace Theater Oceanside, California
Nov 21 2009 8:00P
Victoria Gardens - Lewis Family Rancho Cucamonga, California
Nov 22 2009 2:00P
Citrus College - Haugh PAC Glendora, California
Jan 15 2010 8:00P
Orpheum Theatre Phoenix, Arizona
Jan 17 2010 12:00A
The Smooth Jazz Cruise 2010 Lauderdale, Florida
Mar 12 2010 7:30P
Edmonds Center for the Arts Edmonds, Washington
Mar 13 2010 8:00P
Admiral Theatre Bremerton, Washington

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   About Jake Shimabukuro
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Jake Shimabukuro Bio

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.

Jake's latest release is Live, his first full-length CD since 2006's best-selling Gently Weeps. After taping dozens of U.S. and overseas performances Jake chose these tracks as representing "the best of the best" of his live playing. Every track reveals a different side of the ukulele: soft and sensitive at times, other times cheery and playful, occasionally dramatic, and, once in a while, hard and aggressive. The 17-song CD, released on April 14, includes 12 Shimabukuro originals (Nine versions of his best-known compositions, plus four brand-new tunes) and five covers (including a jaw-dropping version of J.S. Bach's "Two-Part Invention No. 4 in D Minor"; an amazing interpretation of "Thriller," the Rod Temperton song made famous by Michael Jackson). Of course there's a live version of George Harrison's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" which might be Jake's best-recorded version yet!

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 the traditional Hawaiian music - or corny showbiz routines -- many associate it with.

Jake's mother gave him his first ukulele lesson when he was but four years old. "When I played my first chord I was hooked," says Jake, "I fell in love with the instrument." That love grew into a deep passion to create and innovate. Experimenting with various techniques allows Jake to create sounds never thought possible on the tiny four-string, two-octave instrument. A true showman, his performance captivates audiences with intricate strumming and plucking, electrifying high-energy grooves and smooth, melodic ballads.

From a modest beginning performing at a local Honolulu café, Jake has gone on to play renowned and popular venues and festivals across the U.S., Japan, Canada, Australia, and elsewhere. And this summer Jake will perform in Europe (festivals in Stockholm, Pori, Nice, San Sebastian) and Brazil for the first time. Occasional tours with Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band have broadened Jake's experience, regularly exposing his virtuosity and charming stage presence to crowds of up to 50,000. Speaking of large audiences, Jake has also performed on national television shows such as NBC's The Late Show with Conan O'Brien, The Today Show, and Last Call With Carson Daly, as well been featured on NPR's Morning Edition and World Café, Public Radio International's The World, The Bob Edwards Show (XM Satellite Radio) and others.

Selection as the spokesman - three years in a row - for Hawaii Tourism Japan's (HTJ) campaign to market Hawaii to Japan, as well as his frequent tours of the island nation, has made Jake Shimabukuro a household name in Japan. "Rainbow," a track from Walking Down Rainhill, was selected as HTJ's theme song as well as the official Honolulu Marathon theme song in 2004. In 2006, the Gently Weeps track "Beyond the Break" was selected as the Marathon's theme song and was played as Jake crossed the finish line upon completion of his first marathon run.

In his spare time Jake often visits schools to talk with and play music for the children of Hawaii, hopefully inspiring thousands to put their energy into learning about and playing music. In fact, Jake is the key spokesman for the "Music is Good Medicine" foundation, which uses community outreach programs - and visits to schools, senior centers, and hospitals - to emphasize the importance of a healthy life and mind as well as promoting music and the arts.

Jake's collaborations and special projects are varied. He's toured with Bela Fleck & the Flecktones and recorded on their Little Worlds (2003) album. Jake was also featured on Ziggy Marley's Grammy-Award winning Love is My Religion (2006). Since Jimmy Buffet made Jake a semi-regular member of his Coral Reefers band Jake has appeared on three of their CDs as well as two DVDs. At the end of 2008, he was a guest artist on Yo-Yo Ma's holiday album,Songs of Joy and Peace. Their collaboration on the John Lennon/Yoko Ono tune "Happy Xmas [War is Over]" will be part of Jake's forthcoming album of Beatles covers, Across the Universe (the title track of which features Cyndi Lauper).

In addition, Jake is making a name for himself as a film composer. His work with Buffett led to his contributions to the soundtrack of the Buffett-produced film, Hoot. Shortly afterward, Jake scored the hit Japanese independent film Hula Girls (the soundtrack album was released in the U.S. on Hitchhike Records in 2007). Jake also recently completed writing and recording the score for the Japanese version of the film Sideways.

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."


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Recent Press Articles

08.08.2008
"The dawn of this third great ukulele era can be traced to 2006, aficionados say, with the appearance of a video on YouTube by Jake Shimabukuro, a Hawaiian-born ukulele player.
- Allen Salkin

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07.20.2008
"With Arthur Godfrey and Tiny Tim gone, Jake Shimabukuro might just be the best ukulele player on the planet. Joking aside, he would have been the best even if both singers were still around, since they used the uke more as a prop than a proper instrument.
- Ed Symkus

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06.18.2008
"Climbing onstage with a ukulele in hand is a great advantage with an audience, Shimabukuro said, because "they have such low expectations." Well, we won't get fooled again. After his first set, Shimabukuro had the entire festival swooning over how this was the best performance of the first five days of the Rochester International Jazz Festival.
- Jeff Spevak - Staff Music Critic

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06.9.2008
"And boy, can he play ukulele. His chords are as inventive as his solos are blazing, and he moves effortlessly between the two. So original is his style that he's finding himself called the Jimi Hendrix of the uke, although the moniker makes the self-effacing Shimabukuro uncomfortable"
- R.J Klimpert


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06.1.2008
"The buzz caught Jake Shimabukuro completely by surprise. It had been just another videotaped interview in Central Park and then he was off to his next tour stop."
- Danny Carnahan

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05.12.2008
"You've never heard a ukulele player like Jake Shimabukuro. Or maybe you have. At last count, the view total for Jake's YouTube performance of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" was more than 2.1 million -- roughly the same number of notes and moods he flawlessly conjures from just four strings."
- Matt Walker

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Jake Shimabukuro's Friends Comments
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Jon





Jul 16 2009 2:05 AM

Your amazing thank you for your music!
amute





Jul 16 2009 2:05 AM

Jake,
You're a magic man bro! The Thriller track is great and i can't wait to see you in S.F.!!
Thanx for posting new tracks often, it keeps things fresh.
Much Respect Sir
Oh Captain My Captain





Jul 16 2009 2:05 AM

you make a 500 dollar pair of headphones worth every penny. i will see you in jan 2010 to support ya.
Jean





Jul 16 2009 2:04 AM

ALOHA JAKE!
U BRING MUCH BEAUTY WITH UR PLAYIN! U AN YOUR UKULELE MAKE SUCH MAGIC! GONNA SEE U WHEN
UR IN SO.CAL!

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MUCH LOVE OF UR SOUND!

PEACE N MUSIC
JEAN
FestivAlma





Jul 7 2009 7:41 PM

Rick





Jul 7 2009 7:41 PM

loving the new tracks!!!
Mindflow Music





Jul 7 2009 7:40 PM

jake come check me out!!
john





Jul 6 2009 9:36 PM

Thank you so much for the add.I hope to see you in Greece sometime live.A big fan,thanks for the inspiration,greetings!!!
Coach Brian


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Jul 6 2009 9:35 PM

Amazing... simply amazing. Uke play at a whole new level.
sara!





Jul 6 2009 9:35 PM

Hey Jake! You were incredible tonight at Eastman Theatre. I'm so happy I got to see you, but I wish I could've met you still! I wish you could teach me some ukulele; you're like my idol.
marry me? :)
Mathieu Rancourt





Jul 6 2009 9:35 PM

Orange world is amazing!
Thanks for spreading the ukulele joy all around the world!
Suyi





Jul 6 2009 9:35 PM

Dear Jake,this is Suyi(the girl who couldn't even talk alright when shaking your hands:P) I was so happy that I had the chance to listen to you tonight at natick - I was one of the youtube viewers who saw the one you played "while my guitar gently weeps"; in central park, and I freezed for so long and i played it again and again, watching you play,so amazingly beautiful - and I met you today! You were so kind to everybody,the world is so lucky to have you! Please take great care, hope to see you again soon!
Karen





Jul 6 2009 9:35 PM

I just saw a vid on Youtube of the Jimmy Buffet concert where you jam with the pans ! It was amazing ! Any chance of you getting that recorded on cd ?
Dyl Dwyer





Jul 6 2009 9:35 PM

Good show tonight
*~*eLeNeKi*~*





Jul 6 2009 9:35 PM

OiOi jake:)...much mahalos fo' da add and I enjoy watchin' and listening to u jam on ur uke...u really got da touch brah:)....keep on jammin' braddah....1lub1heart...malama pono
MentalHopscotch





Jul 6 2009 9:35 PM

Thank You for the add. Heard your music on Sirius. Laughed at the "hmmm" in the comments.
Dom





Jul 6 2009 9:35 PM

Jake, To come to Schenectady to music haven and to play your wonderful music... Mind blowing. Thanks a thousand times over!!
Alex & Naoko





Jul 6 2009 9:34 PM

Aloha Jake!!!

See you tonight @ Cactus Cafe!
We're sooooooo excited to see you again!!!
Rick





Jul 6 2009 9:34 PM

Hey Jake,
Great show in Austin lastnight. Amazing, absolutely Amazing! Thanks for the friendship.
Rick
~KALANI~





Jul 6 2009 9:34 PM

hey i really like da music. do u think dat u kan do a tutorial of da ukulele song while my guitar gently weeps its one of my fav songs. and if u do kan u post it on youtube.
thank you
Alex & Naoko





Jul 6 2009 9:34 PM

Hi Jake!
We had so much fun last night @ cactus cafe. Hope you'll enjoy your trip to Japan and say Hi to W-san!
Please come back to Austin soon!
Anders Löfberg





Jul 6 2009 9:34 PM

Wonderful music! Hope to hear you some time.
Janice





Jun 13 2009 12:57 AM

Hi Jake!
Thanks so much for coming to QLS for May day, the kids enjoyed your performance so much. My daughter and I can't get over how amazing a musician you are! You have to be the fastest ukulele player in the universe! "Faster!" =)
Much blessings and Aloha!
SUMMER





Jun 13 2009 12:57 AM

Hey Jake:)
You were so awesome today @ the Hall!
Keep in touch!
Love<3
Summer:)
Jo





Jun 13 2009 12:57 AM

Hi Jake..Oh i love your music..when i first listened to it..i told my mom i wanted a ukulele!!!..and i've got it..i just have to learn now :) thanks :)
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