Ken Okada & YOYOKA
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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. The event highlights the groove-heavy jazz-funk of Okada's recent album, 'Young and Brave.' Born in New York and having spent his life merging cultural influences from Brazil and Japan, Okada presents a showcase that promises an engaging musical experience with a unique blend of rhythm and melody, highlighting the talents of a young drumming sensation.
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