Born and raised in honolulu, hawaii, jakes life has always centered on the ukulele. Hes since made several albums, been the focus of the pbs documentary jake shimabukuro. Life on four strings dvd,follows ukulele virtuoso jake shimabukuro over the course of a musical season, capturing dynamic performances. In march 2012 the documentary by tadashi nakamura on his life and career was released, jake shimabukuro. Mar 12, 20 jake shimabukuro studied under several ukulele instructors over the years, but his very first teacher was his mom, carol. Footage was taken during the production of jake shimabukuro. Jake shimabukuro will be live streaming from his home on friday. Jake shimabukuro studied under several ukulele instructors over the years, but his very first teacher was his mom, carol. Follows ukulele virtuoso jake shimabukuro over the course of a musical season, capturing dynamic performances before soldout crowds, intimate moments of life on the road, and visits to his native hawaii, where he has risen from local hero to international star. Originally from honolulu, jake shimabukuro takes a different.
Jake shimabukuro will be live streaming from his home on friday, april 3rd at the following time. Life on four strings 2012 the life of ukulele virtuoso jake shimabukuro, from his childhood to his rise to international stardom. Apr 09, 2014 jake shimabukuro life on four strings. Jake shimabukuro im so excited to share todays episode with you. Life on four strings on netflix after the kids went to bed. A handy infographic about the history of the ukulele in the u. Instruments edit shimabukuro plays a custommade 4 string tenor ukulele from kamaka ukulele. Life on four strings, and in 2015, made history with the hawaii symphony orchestra when he performed the world premiere of byron yasuis concerto for ukulele and orchestra, campanella. See terms and conditions for important information about costs that may apply for the mp3 version in case of returns and cancellations. Download the learning guide 2m pdf blog ums lobby a brief ums history presentation. But jake shimabukuro is clearly out to show that there are. But even though the 33yearold comes from hawaii, thats where the commonality with other uke players ends. Filmmaker tadashi nakamura has made a documentary about shimabukuro, his success and his music in the documentary jake shimabukuro.
Ukulele star jake shimabukuro subject of pbs life on. Another visit with ukulele sensation jake shimabukuro. Shimabukuro was the subject of the acclaimed 2012 documentary jake shimabukuro. The greatest day by jake shimabukuro on amazon music. Reviewed in the united kingdom on january 11, 2014. Jake shimabukuro, ukulele ums university musical society.
Life on four strings is a compelling portrait of an inspiring and inventive musician whose virtuoso skills on the ukulele have. Life on four strings, the fulllength documentary on jake and his. Life on four strings is the documentary of jake shimabukuro s inspiring story. This month hell be in japan, and next month he returns to. Life on four strings available in dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. I was able to sit down with jake shimabukuro for an interview last month when he came through fairfield, ct for a concert. Ukulele virtuoso jake shimabukuro on the instrument of. Life on four strings is the documentary of jake shimabukuros inspiring story. His music combines elements of jazz, blues, funk, rock, bluegrass, classical, folk, and flamenco. Jake shimabukuro is an american ukulele virtuoso and composer known for his fast and. Description provided by wikipedia under creative commons attribution ccbysa 4. At the age of four, he started playing traditional hawaiian music with his mothers kamaka ukulele, and later began lessons at roy sakuma ukulele studios. The song at the beginning and end of our conversation is missing.
Oct 17, 2012 trailer for the documentary jake shimabukuro. Book with online audio and fulllength online video jake shimabukuro. Follow ukulele virtuoso jake shimabukuro over the course of a musical season. May 10, 20 thirtysomething, fourthgeneration japaneseamerican jake shimabukuro is the subject of the compelling portrait jake shimabukuro. From there you can read more about him, hear his music, see where hes playing next, and more. Life on four strings, which airs tonight, friday may 10, on pbs.
Long story short with leslie wilcox jake shimabukuro pbs. Jake in the streets of tokyo life on four strings pbs. Bohemian rhapsody is high on the list of songs least likely to be covered by a solo ukuleleist. Long story short with leslie wilcox jake shimabukuro. Jake shimabukuro born november 3, 1976, in honolulu, hawaii is an american ukulele virtuoso and composer known for his fast and complex finger work. Life on four strings pics, images, clips, trailers, production photos and more. Ukulele star jake shimabukuro subject of pbs life on four. Life on four strings is a compelling portrait of an inspiring and inventive musician whose virtuoso skills on the ukulele have transformed all previous notions of the instruments potential. Complete your purchase of the cd album to save the mp3 version to your amazon music library. Beautiful, custom ukulele strap branded with js on the strap packaged in a handsome tin box made in and imported from japan. Life on four strings tadashi nakamura ruth bolan stephen gong 2012 the life of ukulele virtuoso jake shimabukuro, from his childhood to his rise to international stardom.
He started playing at the age of four, urged by his mother who also played. Jake shimabukuro performing bohemian rhapsody on hisessions. Released in september, his newest studio album, nashville sessions, is. Life on four strings is a compelling portrait of an inspiring and inventive musician whose virtuoso skills on the ukulele have transformed all previous notions of the. Another visit with ukulele sensation jake shimabukuro here. Jake shimabukuro life on four strings woub public media.
Life on four strings pictures and movie photo gallery check out just released jake shimabukuro. Contact the ad department download a media kit classifieds. In 2012, an awardwinning documentary was released tracking his life, career, and music, titled jake shimabukuro. Shimabukuro has written numerous original compositions, including the entire soundtracks to two japanese films, hula girls 2007 and the. Sep 01, 2014 hes since made several albums, been the focus of the pbs documentary jake shimabukuro. Can you talk a little bit about that and how the ukulele has influenced the way you live your life. Life on four strings this intimate documentary gives viewers a singular glimpse into jake shimabukuro, ukulele virtuoso, but also jake, the young boy who grew up in a modest apartment to a single mother and unsuspectingly rose to international stardom. E7 jake shimabukuro in fairfield, ct from abes ukulele. Thirtysomething, fourthgeneration japaneseamerican jake shimabukuro is the subject of the compelling portrait jake shimabukuro. Jake began his music career in the mid90s, performing at local coffee shops as a sideman with his first band, pure heart. Jake shimabukuros two octave, four string adventure. Life on four strings, and it subsequently aired repeatedly on pbs.
Through intimate conversations with shimabukuro shemabookoorow, life on four strings reveals the cultural and personal influences. The other night, we decided to watch jake shimabukuro. This intimate documentary gives viewers a singular glimpse into jake shimabukuro, ukulele virtuoso, but also jake, the young boy who grew up in a modest apartment to a single mother and unsuspectingly rose to international stardom. This intimate documentary gives viewers a singular glimpse into jake shimabukuro, ukulele virtuoso. Through intimate conversations with shimabukuro shemabookoorow, life on four strings. Life on four strings is a compelling portrait of an inspiring and inventive musician whose virtuoso skills on the ukulele have transformed all previous notions of the instrument. A production of the center for asian american media and pacific islanders in communications, jake shimabukuro. Jake shimabukuro leonard cohens hallelujah from his new album the greatest day 8. A production of the center for asian american media and pacific islanders in communications in association with paliku documentary films, jake shimabukuro. Life on four strings and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at.
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