Akira Tana & The Secret Agent Men at Yoshi's Oakland

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The Jazz Times calls him a “consummate pro” with a “nimble touch and reliably swinging grooves.” Jazzreview.com has named him “one of the foremost drum performers in modern jazz.” Akira Tana is truly a legend in the jazz world. The acclaimed drummer has worked with a long list of notables, from Art Farmer to Zoot Sims, Sonny Rollins to Sonny Stitt, James Moody to Lena Horne. He has played on scores of great recordings and produced dozens more, including several albums by Tana Reid, his artful collaboration with the bassist Rufus Reid. Tana’s Secret Agent Men Band features Annie Selleck, a stunning vocalist out of Nashville, and a phenomenally talented ensemble who play the music of James Bond in a way guaranteed to thrill and delight you.