Jake Shimabukuro

Jake Shimabukuro is a young ukulele virtuoso from Honolulu, Hawaii. Combining elements of jazz, rock, Hawaiian, and pop, he is often called the Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele. His discography includes the solo albums: Sunday Morning, Walking Down Rainhill, and Crosscurrent. He has also released an instructional DVD called "Play Loud Ukulele". Jake has toured with Béla Fleck and the Flecktones.

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Ukulele - Honolulu - Hawaii - Jazz - Rock - Hawaiian - Pop - Jimi Hendrix - DVD - Béla Fleck and the Flecktones

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His influences include Eddie Van Halen (whose legendary guitar solo Eruption has been emulated by Jake), Yngwie Malmsteen, and Carlos Santana.

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Eddie Van Halen - Eruption - Yngwie Malmsteen - Carlos Santana

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