PRESS: North Kitsap Herald.com
"On his ukulele, a high-voiced instrument with only two octaves and four strings, Jake Shimabukuro makes an impossibly big sound. With hands moving quick and light, like the flitting about of embers, he plays the unexpected."
- Jennifer Morris
PRESS: Contra Costa Times.com
"In addition to his own studio and road work, Shimabukuro has become an in-demand sideman. He has made several concert appearances in Jimmy Buffett's band and recently joined Bette Midler for a Royal Command Performance before the Queen of England. He also played on the most recent album by superhuman cellist Yo-Yo Ma, one of Shimabukuro's musical heroes."
- Jim Harrington
PRESS: Kitsap Sun.com
"Jake Shimabukuro said he’s heartened by the worldwide growth in popularity of his instrument, the ukulele.
It doesn’t seem to occur to him — owing either to lack of hubris or abundance of humility on his part — that he might be a major player in that growth."
- Michael C. Moore
Jake on West Coast Live Radio
Jake's performance on West Coast Live will be between 10:00am and 10:30am on Saturday, March 20.
He is the first guest on the show.
The show airs live on many radio stations in the U.S. West Coast.
Check here for a list of stations:
http://www.wcl.org/affiliates.html
Jake on San Francisco's KFOG Radio
The KFOG-FM interview and performance with Jake will air LIVE on Friday, March 19 at 8:15am.
KFOG-FM
104.7 (San Francisco)
97.7 (San Jose)
Streaming Live at:
http://www.kfog.com/ListenLive.aspx
BACH & Friends DVD Release
Jake joins Joshua Bell, Bobby McFerrin, Edgar Meyer, Philip Glass, Béla Fleck, Hilary Hahn, Chris Thile, Manuel Barrueco and the Emerson String Quartet in a new two-hour documentary on Johann Sebastian Bach — the most influential composer in history. A wide array of terrific Bach players share their innermost thoughts and personal reflections on the power and genius of Bach’s music and perform his greatest masterpieces.
The 2-DVD set includes a bonus DVD of complete performances from the film — featuring Jake playing the two-part invention No. 4 and Joshua Bell's only recorded performance of the Chaconne.
The DVD can be purchased here: Purchase BACH & Friends
Visit BACH & Friends Website
US & Japan jklub - Special Event at Jimmy Buffett's at the Beachcomber - Waikiki, HI
We recently had the opportunity to setup a second fan club event to be located at Jimmy Buffett's at the Beachcomber in Waikiki. This event will take place on March 28, the day after Jake's show at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. This event is for members only, but members are allowed to bring up to one guest. If you are not a member you can join here.
jklub - Maui Fanclub Gathering Info
The Maui jklub event is just around the corner! On March 26 Jake will be doing an exclusive performance the day before his show at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. All current jklub members are able to attend this event. If you are not a member you can join here.
Jake Wins 2010 Hawaii Music Award
Thanks to the support of Jake's fans, we are proud to announce that the album "Live" has won in the ukulele category for the 2010 Hawaii Music Awards! These awards are completely public voter based, so without the aid and activeness of Jake's fans, this award would never have been possible.
Mahalo for all of your support!
Jake Makes CNN's "Ten big ideas from TED"
Read It Here - CNN's "Ten big ideas from TED"
The ukulele can stop war
Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro says his traditional, Hawaiian instrument, which he learned to play at age 4, can make the world a less violent place.
"I've always believed it's the instrument of peace," he said, "because if everyone played the ukulele, this would be a much more peaceful place."
Shimabukuro says people can't help but smile when they hear the two-octave, stringed instrument. He likened its tone to the sound of children laughing.