An Evening With Jake Shimabukuro

Since gaining prominence in the early 2000’s, ukulele marvel Jake Shimabukuro has mesmerized audiences with his innovative and dynamic style, taking the instrument to dizzying new heights. With 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, performing on his own and in the local group Pure Heart. Early in his solo career he became a YouTube sensation when his cover of George Harrison's 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' went viral.

He has gone on to play the world’s most venerable venues, including The Hollywood Bowl, Lincoln Center, the Sydney Opera House, and The N. O. Jazz Fests.

He has collaborated with many notable musicians, including:
- Yo-Yo Ma
- Bela Fleck and The Flecktones
- Jimmy Buffett
- Jack Johnson
- Bette Midler
- Ziggy Marley
- Sonny Landreth
- Billy Strings
- Lukas & Willie Nelson
- Warren Haynes

Shimabukuro has also won awards and, a few years ago, was nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as a Member for the National Council on the Arts.