Since gaining prominence in the early 2000s, ukulele marvel Jake Shimabukuro has mesmerized audiences with his innovative and dynamic style, taking the instrument to dizzying new heights. Over a dozen solo albums, Shimabukuro has shown a knack for moving effortlessly between genres, sometimes in the same song.

After being taught the instrument by his mother at age four, Jake became a local phenom. Early in his solo career, he became a YouTube sensation when his cover of George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” went viral. Since then, Jake has played in the world’s most venerable venues and has collaborated with some of the world’s greatest musicians.

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