Known as one of the top jazz fusion bassists and composers in Northern California, Ken Okada has performed in clubs and festivals all over the state. At Summer Fest, he performs material including his latest project, Young and Brave, with 14-year-old Japanese rock drummer YOYOKA, who has racked up over 30 million views on YouTube.

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Ken Okada Group Featuring Yoyoka

Hammer Theatre Center

Bassist, composer, and bandleader Noriyuki “Ken” Okada leads this supercharged modern jazz-fusion quartet featuring several of the West Coast’s finest instrumentalists including 14-year-old Japanese drumming phenomenon YOYOKA – a remarkably gifted young artist whose viral YouTube videos have gained millions of views for her singular combination of advanced technical facility and joyous expressiveness. Okada and the band present the groove-heavy jazz-funk of his recent album, Square One. 

Ken Okada

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 8, 2025

Ken Okada & YOYOKA · San Francisco Jazz

Past events

Aug 11, 2024

Ken Okada Group Featuring Yoyoka · San Jose Jazz Summer Fest

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