Jake Shimabukuro plays "Let's Dance"

Jake Shimabukuro plays "Let's Dance", a flamenco inspired by Carlos Montoya, at the Japan Society 2009 Annual Dinner in New York City, June 15, 2009.
For more information on Japan Society please visit:
www.japansociety.org
Information on Jake Shimabukuro:
www.jakeshimabukuro.com/

[@jfan4reva]

There are two kinds of musicians, one who leaves the audience wanting more, and the other who leaves the audience so amazed, they can't imagine how there could be anything more. Jake Shimabukuro is the second kind.

[@BronwenAnn]

I love that he surpasses all expectations of what can be done with the ukulele.

[@jordantaitin2690]

should watch James Hill play Billie jean though

[@I_Liketortles]

Music is priceless

[@zandranguyen]

Call the royal society for prevention of cruelty to ukuleles. He’s killing it

[@terribreed7637]

So funny!

[@MathPiSG]

There are no words to accurately describe such raw and awesome talent! Been a long fan of Shimabukuro.

[@BonnieLeighMusic]

This fellow is one of the most talented people I have ever heard. Amazing!

[@evehalcyon2063]

I would be honored to be a ukulele played by Jake

[@jayflores4100]

Clover Mint That would probably hurt a lot.

[@takewealth]

EvelynDraws played from head to toe if you know what I mean.

[@goofyz]

made me lol. Is that a pick up line?

[@jenagarmon5176]

What beauty in his hands. Especially looking at his fingers. Darn awesome! Jake 💕

[@taichigusto]

One of my favorite Jake pieces.

[@44divar]

he's great...so much fun to listen to and watch !! YES Great job, Jake

[@22mybleu22]

Wow! Watching play this amazing rendition was just plain fun.

[@nataliawynter701]

I really wish I could see what he is envisioning in his mind when he played this piece. It's such a colorful pieces. I love this he is phenomenal honestly.

[@Raycefan]

I think is guys is easily the best to ever play a ukulele. He’s easily the best player alive today.

[@samanthagaddis8785]

literally this is the most amazing thing i have ever seen like in my entire 14 years of living. that's pure talent and practice right there.

[@ajo4203]

I imagine you’re 17 by now. If you like flamenco check this out kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHquiHWaqc2tnZY

[@burnellmusic]

As always, a tremendous performance!

[@sojem70]

This is one of the best 6 minutes of my life!!!

[@amybird2579]

Amazing! I can't wait to share w/ my friends & 'Ohana. My new Walkabout Music, how Exciting!

[@dragodrago34]

Gotta love people who feel their music and move to the beat.

[@BernadetteofFrance]

This deserved a standing ovation from the audience!

[@robert86688668]

wonderful! I always like Jake's song.

[@chelitang]

Olé Jake...que grande eres!

[@johnhiram1207]

this is so awesome! I have never seen or heard anything like this.

[@maninhaZo]

Pratice makes u better! Good job Jake!Congrats!A SHOWMAN.

[@marksimmonds6690]

Jake you are a legend - as always

[@TheBirdwatchers]

His strumming if freaking incredible!

[@nalaninakasone2540]

So awesome!!! The best ukulele player right here!!!! So insane!! I can watch this over and over!!!!! For people who don't like Jake...Your'e crazy

[@simoneammon9874]

Man this is phenomenal!! Haven't heard anything like it.

[@ajo4203]

Simone Ammon Have you listened to Paco De Lucia? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp7TpGZ5mJJolZI Or my personal favorite: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHquiHWaqc2tnZY

[@TheOfficialMeezak]

I like how he really gets into it, and jams away

[@RockM]

OMGoodness he is so Awesome!!

[@ChloesTango]

Flippin heck. He's fabulous!

[@A2Z11tree]

words can't describe how epic this is!

[@ducati98fr]

You are amazing !

[@lyzellsimon]

i seen all ur video this one is the best i think i love it

[@jimmyhan9410]

I love this guy.

[@MichelleLeBeau59]

Amazing!

[@dhekjeck]

breath taking!

[@peiboy]

WOW! you are amazing!

[@ManicSalamander]

His hands are quantum phenomena- they are here, and there, and there, but nowhere in between!

[@coolbudukeforever7305]

Thx Master.

[@rugby0506]

Amazing！！

[@dontmindme.imjustafraidofe9327]

It was like he cast a spell on my ears and they were in a hypnotic trance for a couple minutes! I have to learn how to play like that!

[@jeff-ph9bc]

Insanely talented.

[@Ozrockerie]

If only my fingers could work the fret board like this - I'd be in heaven.

[@Kaiatheart]

Jake ur so Awesome!

[@mortalguitarist]

how can we dislike this..

[@JsnDang]

He made love to his Ukulele and they gave birth to beautiful music.

[@troblezgaming9751]

JragonD beautiful way of putting it

[@phillipedebrito8775]

sounds amazing, wonderful what he can play on the Ukelele. Sugoi, ne.

[@TheBanyanEmperor]

It's actually rather amazing that he turned his ham-fisted right hand style into something with such dexterity. It makes it look like he is playing something impossible. He's got to be one of the best out there....

[@sophiabaughn1267]

If i could play the ukulele like that i would be so fricking happy....this man is great

[@michaelatalig]

Sophia Baughn took me 8 years to finally perfect his playing style. I can now execute every one of his pieces along with seperate versions of each piece. This was the song I was introduced to. Sounds repetitive out of a person who has reached their goals, but practice makes perfect. Give it time!

[@MarkHunterLionstar]

Awesome Dude!

[@rdingo1]

Daaaaaaaamn! Brillant.

[@127rats]

super cool!!!!

[@slipperystar]

amazing

[@jprgonzales]

Man I cant even say a something on this one. Speechless indeed!

[@yoojaruwan]

born for it awesome~~~~!!!!!

[@dextertreehorn]

Master!

[@corneliaswart1136]

Wow!

[@scbikerdude]

that was cool as hell

[@lisamtz]

nice song

[@Gentorizu]

HAHAHA OH MAN HOW FUNNY AND ORIGINAL THANKS FOR THAT

[@lemoinexavier]

Top!

[@hfnvcnbchb9615]

buetifal

[@fingerkoala]

Jake Shimabukuro is both kinds and more

[@sushimeaningful]

I like the way how every cover he does is way better than the original

[@davidcass4958]

Not even a pick, amazing!

[@ANorseHorse]

BECAUSE IT'S SO FUNNY AND ORIGINAL

[@alzeal]

OMG he killed that ukulele!!!

[@luddity]

it died happy

[@ivanwide1]

Nice fun.

[@CoreanShorts]

2:24 look of triumph

[@andongabrero]

good luck man!

[@AxCYeR]

what a fucking god! i could never learn this, just impossible

[@yannigregoire]

Trop fort

[@dariogalletto9893]

I hate the 20 people that put dislike under this video

[@LungboySquared]

Damn!!!

[@Celticsfan969]

I'll donate only if everyone in Japan Society NYC has an incredible talent like this. I need proof though

[@staycute1]

he acts like a violinist when he plays :). he really feels the songs :). cute. haha

[@frankevich]

What a genius! Beautiful music, exquisitly played. Bravo. P.S. Jake: I'm a bit new to the Ukulele game, is that a low or high (reentrant) 4th (G) string you use here, and what make Uke (or custom perhaps)? many thanks. Frankevich

[@mekolalaschuk]

Ich liebe meine UKULELE.....

[@LowMyco99]

This dude has to be from the same planet as Buckethead, Keller Williams, Jimmy Herring and Jeff Austin.

[@Maikalani3]

2 syllables awe-some a friend of mind showed me it knightstar did

[@Goblin_Mom]

Uh... guys, Physics is just standing over my shoulder slowly shaking their head while I watch this, I don't think they're happy about this...

[@odamoy]

I'm pretty sure he uses the high G string and he has a custom Kamaka ukulele.

[@XxCQOTDxX]

3:12 sounds cool

[@jadonmurphy9931]

hey everybody! its yngwie malmsteen on ukelele. jake tears it UP

[@KWAMBE007]

D'Addario ProArte Classical Guitar strings. J4401

[@mrjimtokyo3]

Fantastic It's a wonder Jake doesn't wear his fingers out.

[@monydoc]

My finger tips just started to bleed.

[@jenagarmon5176]

R Dees + Jena Garmon Lol at least u try 👏

[@alphaluo]

Dance with your hand~

[@kaskipa]

+1

[@arollscarlour]

jason becker likes this, so do i

[@Winterstick549]

Yeah, yeah, yeahhhh, but can he play 'Tip toe thru the tulips'?

[@averyjoycelynbarakudablock4139]

Hilarious

[@tenkese]

I WOULD HAVE BEEN STANDING ON THE TABLE CLAPPING!

[@SuperKakaboo]

what is the type of ukulele he is playing??

[@JeabAom555]

Uke to the N-E-X-T level

[@Thingsonline580]

*Jaw drops open*

[@asdf123asdf32123]

The first 'song' I learned was the one on jake's channel called 123. It's essentially 3 easy chords over and over. Here's a good video for you though. /watch?v=78nr8QMaUbI&feature=channel&list=UL

[@alpinweiss]

Level Asian over 9000.

[@staticroom7427]

Io q apenas puedo hacer Do mayor xD

[@darkstar3472]

what strings are those?

[@alpinweiss]

Ukulele: Level Asian