Ken Okada Group ft. YOYOKA

Ken Okada Group ft. 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 including SFJAZZ Center and the San Jose Jazz Break Room. 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.