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Jake Shimabukuro — The Jimi Hendrix Of The Ukulele

Parker Miles Blohm
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KNKX

In welcoming Jake Shimabukuro to his second studio session here at 88.5, host Abe Beeson told listeners that he thinks of Jake as ‘the Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele.’  The comparison is apt in that both Jimi and Jake took their respective instruments to a new level. 

On Jake’s first visit to our studios he did a solo performance (archived at knkx.org).  This time he brought bassist, Nolan Verner.  The two of them had recently recorded a CD called "Nashville Sessions," for Jake’s brand new label.  If you haven’t yet heard the CD, you can get a taste right now.  Just hit play.

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Nick began working at KNKX as a program host in the late 1980’s and, with the exception of a relatively brief hiatus, has been with the station ever since. Along with his work as a Midday Jazz host, Nick worked for several years as KNKX’s Music Director. He is now the station’s Production Manager and also serves as a fill-in host on KNKX’s jazz and blues programs.