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28 quotes by Jake Shimabukuro

Jake Shimabukuro (born November 3, 1976 in Honolulu, Hawaii) is a ukulele virtuoso and composer known for his fast and complex finger work. His music combines elements of jazz, blues, funk, rock, bluegrass, classical, folk, and flamenco. Shimabukuro has written numerous original compositions, including the entire soundtracks to two Japanese films, Hula Girls (2007) and the Japanese remake of Sideways (2009). Well known in Hawaii and Japan during...
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There's something about the ukulele that just makes you smile. It makes you let your guard down. It brings out the child in all of us.

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If everyone played the ukulele, the world would be a better place.

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Bill Gates recently picked up the ukulele. And Warren Buffett is a huge ukulele fan. I even got to strum a few chords with Francis Ford Coppola. It... →

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There's no ego when you're a ukulele player.

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Sometimes I can't think of a better way to end my day than coming home and just strumming my ukulele for a few minutes. I mean, I joke around and... →

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Most of my ukulele heroes were traditional players from Hawaii, like Eddie Kamae and Ohta-san. There may not be uke stars in popular culture, but... →

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The ukulele has always appealed to the older generation.

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I love the fact that people don't see the ukulele as a serious instrument. A lot of people see it as more of a toy, and I love that because it... →

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I always feel a little funny being in front of a lot of people trying to show them my approach to the ukulele, but I do enjoy it. I do get a little... →

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When I was growing up, there was no such thing as a touring ukulele player.

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Blues, rock and hip hop are more about a lifestyle and culture than notes on a page.

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I know a few chords on the guitar, but I wouldn't be able do a show or even be part of a jam session with one.

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I think everyone should feel like they can make music, they can create music.

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