Ukulele talk with jake shimabukuro making music magazine. Jake shimabukuro ukulele wednesday, november 19, 11 am hill auditorium in his young career, hawaiian ukulele wizard jake shimabukuro has already redefined a heretofore undertheradar instrument, been declared a musical hero by rolling stone, earned comparisons to jimi hendrix and miles davis, and even played in front of the queen of england. The video is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. Im guessing many people who search for shimabukuro on itunes do so because theyve seen his unbelievable version of while my guitar gently weeps on the internet. Product cover for jake shimabukuro teaches ukulele lessons. His music combines elements of jazz, blues, funk, rock, bluegrass, classical, folk, and flamenco. I love jakes music and passion but neve really had the time to sit and figure out his compositions, actually most of them are beyond my technical ability, but his rendition of the carpenters classic close to you from his sunday morning cd. Already compares to greats like hendrix and clapton for his ability and innovation, word of jake s breathtaking talent spread worldwide when a video clip of him playing george harrisons while my guitar gently weeps began circulating the internet last year. Already compares to greats like hendrix and clapton for his ability and innovation, word of jakes breathtaking talent spread worldwide when a video clip of him playing george harrisons while my guitar gently weeps began circulating the internet last year. For me, the album showed me just what can be done on the humble instrument that is the ukulele. Soon after, late night tv shows began knocking on his doors.
After releasing jakes new album grand ukulele itunes world album no. Iz is still the big brudda, but jake is a must for a uke fan. Shimabukuro has written numerous original compositions, including the entire soundtracks to two japanese films, hula girls 2007 and the. How to play while my guitar gently weeps like jake. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Jake shimabukuro teaches ukulele lessons on apple books. The song at the beginning and end of our conversation is missing. Ukulele fiveo download on itunes ukulele fiveo play on spotify ukulele fiveo play on youtube ukulele fiveo.
While my guitar gently weeps jake shimabukuro fields of gold jake shimabukuro arrangements of this song. In 2006, a youtube video of shimabukuro playing while my guitar gently weeps in central park went viral, and thats when his career took off beyond hawaiis shores. Born in 1976 and introduced to the ukulele when he was just four years. Ok, there are 2 words i never, ever though i would use together. Print and download while my guitar gently weeps sheet music in pdf. Compared to musical icons like miles davis and jimi hendrix, world renowned ukulele artist and performer jake shimabukuro has topped the world billboard charts and sold out the hollywood bowl, lincoln center, sydney opera house, playboy jazz festival, sxsw, bonaroo, and even performed for the queen. Jake shimabukuro dragon live ukulele performance youtube. Jake shimabukuro will be live streaming from his home on friday, april 3rd at the following time. Jake shimabukuro has become known as one of the greatest ukelele players to have ever lived. Nashville sessions was written and recorded over the course of a few days in january 2016 in nashville, tennessee.
In 2006, kamaka made 100 jake shimabukuro signature model ukuleles. He has improved a lot since i first saw him playing while my guitar gently weeps 8 years ago. Create an account help customer service mobile version affiliate program. And now his existence is the subject of jake shimabukuro. In this unique book with online video, jake shimabukuro will get you started on playing the ukulele. Please email us a photo of the frontback of the body, which number you have, and where in the. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. He was invited to play duets with the likes of bette midler and jimmy buffett.
You wouldnt exactly call this rising young ukulele star traditional. Learn notes, chords, songs, and playing techniques from the master of modern ukulele in this unique book with online audio and video, jake shimabukuro will get. This cd truly captures jakes style, fexibility, and talent. Shimabukuro plays a custom kamaka tenor ukulele by casey kamaka. His first ukulele, at the age of 4, was a kamaka and hes been using them ever since. From there you can read more about him, hear his music, see where hes playing next, and more. Gently weeps, an album by jake shimabukuro on spotify. Ukulele master jake shimabukuro has taken the fourstring, twooctave instrument to. Download on amazon angel play on apple music angel download on itunes.
Learn notes, chords, songs, and playing techniques from the master of modern ukulele. Jake shimabukuro while my guitar gently weeps ukulele sheet. Us itunes, app store, ibookstore, and mac app store. Jake shimabukuro rocked the ukulele before it was cool. Jake shimabukuro march 10, 2007 langerado festival sunset stage markham park sunrise fl this is a 24bit fileset not intended for audio cd 01 intro 02 while my guitar gently weeps 03 lets stand 04 05 06 spain 07 ave maria 08 09 scream 10 3rd street spliced from mk4v source. Yeah, i am trying to learn the ukulele weeps by ear, it is taking a long time of course. But hawaiis jake shimabukuro is nothing if not talented. I was so completely blown away by it i searched itunes store and downloaded his gently weeps album almost immediately. Jake shimabukuro biography, albums, streaming links.
Now available as a free download for a limited time. Download and print while my guitar gently weeps arr. Jimi hendrix on the electric guitar, bill monroe on the mandolin, miles davis on the trumpet. Jake shimabukurowhile my guitar gently weeps youtube. Wed love to add yours to the database, so that we can all see the different variations of these limited ukuleles. Jake shimabukuro plays his signature version of george harrisons while my guitar gently weeps, may 18, 2009 at the four seasons hualalai. The most progressive recordingtodate from hawaiis modern day ukulele virtuoso, jake shimabukuro.
In this video and book combo, jake shows you exactly how to get started playing and having fun, and performs six of his most popular arrangements. Jake shimabukuro has given the ukulele a new respect altogether. While my guitar gently weeps ukulele fingerstyle with. Jake shimabukuro born november 3, 1976, in honolulu, hawaii is an american ukulele virtuoso and composer known for his fast and complex finger work. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, there is no better way to improve your chops than by learning to play your favorite songs. It seemed like every album would get more filled with other junk besides the ukulele, especially with dragon, which is probably my least favorite. Download jake shimabukuro mp3 songs and albums music. Facebook of instruments shimabukuros tour in support of his latest album, grand ukulele, exposed him to just how widespread the ukulele phenomenon has become. Ive been a fan of jake shimabukuro for a while now, and ive always thought that his best songs are the ones he played by himself. I love listening to that version and watching him perform it, so i decided to pay 99 cents so i could listen to it wherever i go.
Ukulele master jake shimabukuro has taken the fourstring, twooctave instrument to places no one could have imagined back in the golden years of don ho, ranging freely across the music spectrum from jazz, blues, and funk to bluegrass, classical, and folk with the ease of a musician fully in command of the possibilities of his chosen instrument. In this video and book combo package, jake shows exactly how to get started playing and having fun. One of the worlds most exciting and innovative ukulele players and composers, jake redefines ukulele musicperforming everything from traditional hawaiian tunes to covers of popular hits like george harrisons while. Learn how to play jake shimabukuro songs for ukulele online.
By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. Jake shimabukuro sheet music for ukulele by george harrison. May 06, 20 soon after, late night tv shows began knocking on his doors. Prince, tom petty, steve winwood, jeff lynne and others while my guitar gently weeps duration. Ukulele tablature included, lyrics may be included. Follow ukulele virtuoso jake shimabukuro over the course of a musical season, capturing dynamic performances before soldout crowds. The book includes full transcriptions of every example, the video features jake teaching you. Sunday morning, walking down rainhill, crosscurrent, and dragon released october 2005. If you want to buy one, youre pretty much out of luck. Jake shimabukuro signature model database unofficial.
Jake shimabukuro is one of the most exciting upandcoming musicians today. I love jake s music and im all for buying this whole album, which i just did but i couldnt help but notice the fact that its 99 cents for a 12 second song come on itunes, be fair. Jake is yet another hawaiian star and will surly reach the legendary stardom of the late israel iz kamakawiwo. Jake shimabukuro while my guitar gently weeps ukulele. Nashville sessions full album store jake shimabukuro. Download jake shimabukuro mp3 songs and albums music downloads. I was able to sit down with jake shimabukuro for an interview last month when he came through fairfield, ct for a concert. Walking down rainhill by jake shimabukuro on itunes. This book comes with online audio and video you can download after getting it 2 hours of video.
Jake shimabukuro will be live streaming from his home on friday. While my guitar gently weeps ukulele fingerstyle with intro like in sungha jung 2006 version guitar tab by jake shimabukuro with free online tab player. The lessons also include demonstration performances of some of his most famous. While my guitar gently weeps the beatles unavailable on itunes while my guitar gently weeps jake shimabukuro. Jake shimabukuro biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Ukulele fiveo download on itunes ukulele fiveo play on spotify. Gently weeps on ukulele by jake shimabukuro ukutabs. Jake shimabukuro has been redefining what the ukulele is capable of for the last 20 years, and on 14 february 2020, he returns with his new album trio, his first on music theories recordings, a. Jake shimabukuro is a young ukulele virtuoso from honolulu, hawaii. While my guitar gently weeps the beatles unavailable on itunes while my guitar gently weeps.
Print and download close to you sheet music in pdf. Beautiful, custom ukulele strap branded with js on the strap packaged in a handsome tin box made in and imported from japan. George harrison, a big ukelele fan his son said he carried two when he traveled so he would have someone to play with, would have been happy with his rendition of while my guitar gently weeps. Want to play while my guitar gently weeps by george harrison of the beatles on the ukulele.
Jake shimabukuro hallelujah ukulele tab in g major. Every so often a musician comes along who completely reimagines the possibilities of a given instrument. Everyone out side the ukulele box is starting to join the people in the box, who know the name of jake shimabukuro, the talented and brilliant ukulele player known for his complex finger work. Jake shimabukuro teaches ukulele lessons book with full. Jake shimabukuro im so excited to share todays episode with you. This is why people just decide to steal music, its easier.