Jake Shimabukuro

In the hands of Jake Shimabukuro, the ukulele, the traditional Hawaiian instrument of four strings and two octaves is stretched and molded into a complex and bold new musical force. Experimenting with and inventing various techniques allows him to create sounds never thought possible on the tiny four-string, two-octave instrument. A true showman, his shows dazzle audiences with intricate strumming and plucking, electrifying high-energy grooves and deeply felt melodic ballads.