Thu Feb 20
Joy Okada
6PM / $20 | $2.33 Fees Get Tickets
Joy Okada
Joy Okada is an emerging jazz vocalist in the DC area, having recently graduated from George
Mason University. She had the honor and privilege of studying under accomplished jazz
vocalist, music director, and educator, Darden Purcell. Through her time working with Purcell,
Joy has developed a deep appreciation and love of jazz, gaining a particular fondness for
Nancy Wilson and Elis Regina. With solo performances at concerts such as the 2023 Darden
and Friends Fall series, Joy was also able to hone her skills in the Mason Jazz Vocal Ensemble,
leading the way for her to perform in venues such as Blues Alley, the 2023 and 2024 Jazz
Education Network, and the 2024 VMEAs. In the future, Joy hopes to continue her pursuit and
love of music through performing as well as writing and producing music of her own
6PM / $20 | $2.33 Fees Get Tickets