Darryl Yokley & Sound Reformation @ BOP STOP
The Music Settlement
Critically acclaimed saxophonist Darryl Yokley has been recognized as a very talented composer and arranger by The New York Times, Downbeat Magazine, and more for writing unforgettable tunes for his band Sound Reformation, which released their second album Pictures at an African Exhibition in April of 2018. Yokley and Sound Reformation have performed as headliners in the Kennedy Center, The Paul Brown Monday night series, Salsa meets Jazz Festival, The Philadelphia Museum of Art, and many jazz venues all over the country. The son of an African-American father and a first generation Mexican mother, he relishes his diverse background and has developed a love for learning about and embracing the myriad of cultures around the world. Jazz critic Brent Black described Yokley’s playing by saying “Yokley is a critic’s worst nightmare as he side steps standard categorization with ease” and Dave Cantor of Downbeat Magazine said of his recent release Pictures at an African Exhibition that the young saxophonist was “nakedly shuttling emotion through his instrument.” However his music and playing are described, the consensus is that Darryl Yokley is an artist with a unique concept and a sound like no one else.
Darryl Yokley makes his BOP STOP debut with his quartet, Sound Reformation which features:
- Darryl Yokley, sax
- Zaccai Curtis, piano
- Eli Naragon, bass
- Wayne Smith Jr, drums
Tickets: Darryl Yokley & Sound Reformation – $20.00
