This event is in the past.It took place on August 27, 2026 at LunÀtico.
Jazz & BluesJazz & BluesStuyvesant Heights
Keyboardist BIGYUKI and drummer Jharis Yokley bring their explosive, genre-bending stylings to the bandstand for two sets of live improvisation.
BIGYUKI
Japanese classically trained pianist merging jazz, funk, and hip‑hop influences
Masayuki Hirano, known as BIGYUKI, is a pianist from Tsu City, Japan who studied classical piano and later incorporated organ jazz, funk, and hip‑hop influences. He has contributed to the music of Bilal Oliver and Talib Kweli, performed with Robert Glasper, and co‑writes with artists such as Jean and Marcus Baylor.
Jharis Yokley
St. Louis‑born drummer spanning hip‑hop, jazz, R&B, and rock scenes
Jharis Yokley is a drummer, producer, and songwriter from St. Louis, Missouri, who graduated from Berklee and has performed with Solange, Chance the Rapper, Ani DiFranco, Sleigh Bells, José James, and DJ Premier. He is currently working on his solo album slated for early 2024.
Jazz & BluesJazz & BluesStuyvesant Heights
Keyboardist BIGYUKI and drummer Jharis Yokley bring their explosive, genre-bending stylings to the bandstand for two sets of live improvisation.
BIGYUKI
Japanese classically trained pianist merging jazz, funk, and hip‑hop influences
Masayuki Hirano, known as BIGYUKI, is a pianist from Tsu City, Japan who studied classical piano and later incorporated organ jazz, funk, and hip‑hop influences. He has contributed to the music of Bilal Oliver and Talib Kweli, performed with Robert Glasper, and co‑writes with artists such as Jean and Marcus Baylor.
Jharis Yokley
St. Louis‑born drummer spanning hip‑hop, jazz, R&B, and rock scenes
Jharis Yokley is a drummer, producer, and songwriter from St. Louis, Missouri, who graduated from Berklee and has performed with Solange, Chance the Rapper, Ani DiFranco, Sleigh Bells, José James, and DJ Premier. He is currently working on his solo album slated for early 2024.