Davies Symphony Hall (San Francisco, CA)
SFJAZZ presents Hawaiian-born Jake Shimabukuro, who plays everything from effects-laden rock to sensuous jazz on his ukulele. The San Francisco Chronicle says he's "taking the ukulele to places that it's never been before."
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The last date listed for Jake Shimabukuro was Wednesday October 21, 2009 / 7:30pm. (view all dates)
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His music just filled every corner of the venue and just transported you to the islands. He's a master on the uke and is one of most humble performers you'll ever see. Definitely a must-see performance that I'll keep on seeing whenever he's in town.
Jake is a miracle on the Uke......he is an extraordinary talent and a delight to witness. Catch this guy and you'll be awestruck with his versatility and musicianship
He is an amazing musician--fresh and original, and a great performer as well. I loved his show and look forward to seeing him again.
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Completed in September, 1980 after more than two years of construction, Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall is the home of the San Francisco Symphony.
During the summer of 1992, Davies Symphony Hall underwent a major renovation, enhancing its acoustics to ensure an even better musical experience, and making an already stunning interior more beautiful still.
The San Francisco Symphony's home owes its
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Hawaiian-born Jake Shimabukuro has transformed the ukulele into a supremely pliable musical vehicle, capable of generating everything from crunching, effects-laden rock to sensuously swinging jazz. Strumming with a hummingbird blur, Shimabukuro coaxes an impossibly big sound out of the little instrument, playing an intoxicating mix of pop tunes, American Songbook standards and lilting originals. His thrilling new album, Live, captures the sheer intensity of a Shimabukuro performance, leaving no doubt about why he’s been embraced by fellow string renegades such as banjo star Béla Fleck, fiddle wizard Darol Anger and Australian guitar maestro Tommy Emmanuel.
SFJAZZ presents a wealth of year-round programs, including the internationally acclaimed San Francisco Jazz Festival, the SFJAZZ Spring Season and numerous community outreach and education programs. Founded in 1983 under the name of Jazz in the City, the organization adopted its new identity as SFJAZZ in late 1999, in recognition of its expansion from seasonal music presenter to year-round arts institution. All SFJAZZ programs reflect a spirit of artistic exploration, embracing the full breadth of jazz and its related musics; emphasize thematic programming, with tributes to jazz masters and celebrations of particular musical instruments, trends or styles; and strive to instill enthusiasm for jazz among wider audiences.