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Acclaimed Hawaii-born ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro’s new release features collaborations with Willie Nelson, Bette Midler, Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Loggins, Moon Taxi, Michael McDonald, Vince Gill and Amy Grant, Jon Anderson, Ziggy Marley, Warren Haynes, Jack Johnson, Sonny Landreth, and many more…
Jake‘s incredible journey has taken him from local phenomenon to YouTube sensation. From playing small clubs to headlining the world’s most prodigious concert venues like the Hollywood Bowl, Lincoln Center and the Sydney Opera House. Over the past two decades, Jake has proven that there isn’t a style of music that he can’t play. While versatility for any musician is impressive, what differentiates Jake is his propulsive appetite to explore all musical genres. Whether it’s jazz, rock, blues or folk, Jake takes his ukulele to new heights. He uses his unique creative flair to transcend the normal and delve into a whole new innovative universe.
With a mixture of pride and relief “Looking back on it all now, it feels like a dream. I grew up fantasizing that one day I might be able to meet my musical heroes, and here I am on my own record playing with them. That’s remarkable beyond words“.
