\u2018Ukulele master and jolly ambassador of aloha Jake Shimabukuro will bring joy to the world this upcoming holiday season by delivering a special gift for all with his eclectic holiday show, <\/span>Jake Shimabukuro \u2013 Christmas in Hawai\u2019i<\/span><\/i>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n With only four strings, Shimabukuro is a humble master, whose mission is to connect and inspire people. Whether one on one or in front of an audience of thousands, Shimabukuro shares a deep emotional connection with the listener that is open, magical, and transcendent. Shimabukuro\u2019s genuine love for people, the spirit of holidays, and his beloved home of Hawai\u2019i are at the forefront of <\/span>Jake Shimabukuro \u2013 Christmas in Hawai\u2019i<\/span><\/i>. It will be a warm welcome of merriment and wonder for the season.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In addition to his signature, non-holiday favorites, this special show will draw on a vibrant catalog of holiday classics, such as \u201cWe Three Kings,\u201d \u201cRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,\u201d \u201cO Holy Night,\u201d and \u201cI\u2019ll Be Home for Christmas,\u201d alongside selections from his latest album, <\/span>Jake & Friends<\/span><\/i> (2021), which featured collaborations with Willie Nelson, Bette Midler, Jack Johnson, Michael McDonald, Vince Gill and Amy Grant, and more.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Along with bassist Jackson Waldhoff and special guests singer-songwriter Justin Kawika Young and \u2018ukulele master Herb Ohta, Jr.<\/span><\/span>, Shimabukuro will spread good cheer to all with his world-renowned live show, a fun take on the holidays designed to keep spirits bright. Exceptional and spirited, <\/span>Jake Shimabukuro \u2013 Christmas in Hawai\u2019i<\/span><\/i> is sure to become an eagerly anticipated annual family event.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Biography<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Over the past two decades, Jake Shimabukuro has proved that there isn\u2019t a style of music that he can\u2019t play. While versatility for any musician is impressive, what\u2019s remarkable about Shimabukuro\u2019s transcendent skills is how he explores his seemingly limitless vocabulary\u2014whether it\u2019s jazz, rock, blues, bluegrass, folk, or even classical\u2014on perhaps the unlikeliest of instruments: the \u2018ukulele. Responding to the urgent calls of his fervent imagination, the Hawai\u2019i-born virtuoso has taken the \u2018ukulele to points previously thought impossible, and in the process, he\u2019s reinvented the applications for this tiny, heretofore underappreciated four-string instrument, causing many to call him \u201cthe Jimi Hendrix of the \u2018ukulele.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Jackson Waldhoff is a bass player from Honolulu. He grew up in Kyoto, Japan, and moved to Hawai\u2019i in 2010. Waldhoff started playing guitar and bass as a way to make friends while learning English. In 2018, Waldhoff graduated from audio engineering school and worked as an audio engineer with Shimabukuro on several projects, including <\/span>Trio<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>Jake & Friends<\/span><\/i>, and a track for Alan Parsons. Waldhoff and Shimabukuro started touring together in 2018 and perform concerts around the world.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Born and raised in Hawai\u2019i, Justin Kawika Young first found success in his island home. He accumulated 11 #1 hits on Hawai\u2019i radio and four Hawaiian Music Awards before relocating to Los Angeles. He quickly established a following in the music scene there and connected with other singer-songwriters, including Colbie Caillat, eventually joining her band for four years as acoustic guitarist, background vocalist, and music director. He has released two EPs of original music, and his music can be heard on the soundtracks of <\/span>Point Break<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>Wild Horses<\/span><\/i>, and <\/span>The Walking Dead<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n International recording artist Herb Ohta, Jr., <\/span>is considered to be<\/span> one of today\u2019s most prolific \u2018ukulele masters. Influenced by jazz, R&B, Latin, and Brazilian music, he puts his stamp on Hawaiian music by pushing the limits of tone and technique on this beautiful instrument. The son of \u2018ukulele legend Ohta-<\/span>san<\/span>, he started playing at the age of 3, and teaching at the age of 9. He now shares the music of <\/span>Hawai\u2018<\/span>i and the beauty of the \u2018ukulele with people around the world, performing and conducting instructional workshops.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Supporting act:<\/strong> Justin Kawika Young<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u2018Ukulele master and jolly ambassador of aloha Jake Shimabukuro will bring joy to the world this upcoming holiday season with his eclectic holiday show. 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