Jake Shimabukuro
SFJAZZ DIALOGUES (For Members) • 32m
“Music That Breaks Barriers Down”: SFJAZZ Dialogues w/ Jake Shimabukuro
Hawaiian ukulele virtuoso and composer Jake Shimabukuro speaks to SFJAZZ founder Randall Kline. They discuss his musical upbringing, the mentors that most impacted him as well as his technique and unique approach to the ukulele. Watch Jake Shimabukuro perform live at the SFJAZZ Center on Fridays Live on March 3, 2023, part of SFJAZZ At Home.
SFJAZZ DIALOGUES
Free to SFJAZZ At Home Members. A sit down with the artists featured on Fridays Live, sharing stories and insights behind the music. This conversation is featured in the March 2023 Edition of the SFJAZZ Magazine.
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