Early Show: Ken Okada Group ft. YOYOKA

The San Francisco Bay Area–based jazz fusion band Ken Okada Group ft. YOYOKA features Grammy Award–winning saxophonist Ben Torres, DownBeat Magazine Rising Star guitarist Hristo Vitchev, and four-time Grammy Award–nominee Murray Low, who also teaches Latin jazz at Stanford University. Led by bassist and composer Ken Okada, the group’s sound blends Japanese and American jazz fusion, modern improvisation, and vibrant rhythmic interplay—energized by the dynamic drumming of YOYOKA, the internationally acclaimed teenage prodigy known for her groove, musical depth, and joyful presence behind the kit.

The Band:
Ken Okada (bass, composer & leader)
YOYOKA (drums)
Ben Torres (tenor sax)
Hristo Vitchev (guitar)
Murray Low (piano/keyboard)