Ken Okada Group feat. YOYOKA
Ken Okada Group feat. YOYOKA is a San Francisco Bay Area-based jazz fusion ensemble blending Japanese and American jazz fusion traditions with modern improvisation and vibrant rhythmic interplay. Led by bassist and composer Ken Okada, the group features GRAMMY award-winning saxophonist Ben Torres, DownBeat ‘Rising Star’ guitarist Hristo Vitchev, four-time GRAMMY award nominee Murray Low, and internationally acclaimed teenage drumming prodigy YOYOKA, known for her groove, musical depth, and commanding stage presence. The band has become a fixture of the Bay Area jazz scene, consistently selling out premier venues. Their international profile continues to grow, highlighted by a successful 2025 European tour, featuring sold-out performances at Barcelona’s historic Jamboree and a headlining appearance at Bulgaria’s Bansko International Jazz Festival. Ken Okada Group Website (Ticket Includes 5% City of Santa Cruz Admission Tax)
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