Is Jake Shimabukuro still married?

Personal life. Shimabukuro married OB/GYN physician Kelly Yamasato in May 2011. They have a son, Chase, born in August 2012. Jake’s brother, Bruce Shimabukuro, is also a well known ukulele player in his own right; he teaches ukulele and has released albums of his own.

Is Jake Shimabukuro Japanese?

A 30-something, fourth-generation Japanese American, Shimabukuro was born and raised in Honolulu, the child of parents who both loved music. Shimabukuro’s mother, Carol, played the ukulele and began to teach him at age four, as soon as his fingers were big enough to reach the chords.

Is Jake Shimabukuro a Hawaiian?

Born in 1976, Jake Shimabukuro is a Hawaiian composer and ukulele virtuoso that combines elements of jazz, blues, funk, rock, bluegrass, classical, folk, and flamenco in his music. He has written numerous original compositions, including the entire soundtracks to two Japanese films.

Where is Boy with a uke from?

His state corporate filing indicates that he is based in Massachusetts, about 40 miles from Boston. He (Charly Yang) describes himself as “Just a boy with a ukulele.” In June, he released the album “Fever Dream,” which he produced using GarageBand on a used iPad.