KEN OKADA GROUP

The San Francisco Bay Area's Ken Okada Group, led by bassist and composer Noriyuki Ken Okada, delivers a sophisticated blend of Japanese and American jazz fusion. Their sound is driven by the dynamic drumming of Japanese prodigy YOYOKA, who gained international attention at age eight for her Led Zeppelin cover and has since collaborated with artists like Cyndi Lauper and Fall Out Boy. With three original albums, including 2026's Crossing Over, the group features Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Ben Torres, DownBeat Magazine Rising Star guitarist Hristo Vitchev, and four-time Grammy nominee pianist Murray Low. Expect intricate arrangements, high-energy improvisation, and a groove that’s both precise and playful.