Jake Shimabukuro’s highly anticipated follow up to his last record, 2011’s “Peace Love Ukulele”, which topped Billboard’s World Albums chart. Shimabukuro describes recording the album as a “truly magical experience for me. I’m just excited.” All the tracks on the album (a mix of original songs, as well as covers) were played and recorded live. “There were absolutely no overdubs,” notes Shimabukuro. “Bringing all these people together, and everyone brings their own experience, their own background, their own interpretation, their own spirit, and love and passion for music.”
Produced by Alan Parsons, assistant engineer of the Beatles “Abbey Road” and Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of The Moon.” Orchestration for the CD was done by Kip Winger, and it’s a real treat. The album will not only take Jake to the next level, but is poised to redefine the Ukulele itself. Jake’s version of “Over The Rainbow” is completely “over the top” and his cover version of “Rolling In The Deep” is incredible.
