Jake Shimabukuro Holidays In Hawai’i

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TIS THE SEASON

HOLIDAY ALBUM IS OUT NOW: http://jakeshimabukuro.lnk.to/tistheseason 

Jake Shimabukuro is a world-renowned ʻukulele virtuoso, composer, and genre-defying musician whose career has elevated the four-string instrument to global acclaim. Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, Jake began playing the ʻukulele at the age of four, taught by his mother. From his early days in the trio Pure Heart to becoming a solo international sensation, Jake has redefined the ʻukulele’s place in contemporary music.

He rose to global fame in 2006 after a viral video of his jaw-dropping cover of George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” showcased his ability to turn the humble ʻukulele into a dynamic, expressive force. Since then, Jake has toured extensively, collaborated with a vast range of legendary artists—from Yo-Yo Ma and Bette Midler to Jimmy Buffett and Ziggy Marley—and has performed at iconic venues around the world, such as The Hollywood Bowl, Lincoln Center, and the Sydney Opera House. His boundary-pushing style blends jazz, rock, classical, flamenco, and blues, earning him the moniker “the Jimi Hendrix of the ʻukulele.”

Shimabukuro has also won his share of awards and, just a few years ago he was nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as a Member for the National Council on the Arts.

One strong thread that runs through much of Shimabukuro’s work is that of collaboration. From the Trio album to Jake & Friends to Grateful and beyond, Shimabukuro thrives in the ability to feed off and inspire his fellow musicians. His most recent project with Mick Fleetwood (Fleetwood Mac), Blues Experience took the blues world by storm - a project that merged his signature sound with soulful, roots-driven textures. 

This holiday season, Jake Shimabukuro returns with a new heartfelt album, Tis The Season, set for release on October 17th, 2025. The album is a vibrant celebration of holiday spirit, featuring collaborations with world-class artists across a blend of classic carols, Hawaiian holiday staples, and soulful reinterpretations. 

“After talking about it for years, I’m so grateful that we were finally able to put some of my favorite seasonal songs together on one album. With a few collaborative tracks, mixed in with some solo ‘ukulele arrangements - I think we were able to capture the feeling I had as a child, spending the holidays with people I love.” - Jake

Collaborations with Yo-Yo Ma, Michael McDonald, Kimié Miner, and the late Jimmy Buffett elevate the project into a deeply personal and musically rich celebration of the season. Whether it’s the Hawaiian charm of “Mele Kalikimaka,” the intimate vocals of Justin Kawika Young, or the lush instrumental beauty of “Ave Maria,” Tis The Season is both festive and emotionally resonant—destined to become a modern holiday favorite.

Tracklist:

All I Want for Christmas (with Justin Kawika Young)

O Holy Night (with Justin Kawika Young)

We Three Kings

At Christmas Time (with Pure Heart)

Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (with Yo-Yo Ma)

Mele Kalikimaka (with Jimmy Buffett)

What Child Is This

This Christmas (with Justin Kawika Young)

White Christmas

Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer

Jingle Bells (with Kimié Miner, Paula Fuga, and Ana Vee)

Winter Wonderland (with Michael McDonald)

Ave Maria