Jâca brings the sounds of the world to life through a thrilling live music experience filled with virtuosity, storytelling, humor, and cultural discovery. Led by two charismatic virtuosos on clarinet and guitar, the duo transforms concerts into vibrant musical journeys that captivate audiences of all backgrounds.

Praised for their electrifying stage presence, Jâca has performed internationally in concert halls, festivals, and major touring circuits.

Jaxon & Laurel first met in High School in their hometown in Oregon, but it wasn’t until a chance meeting over a decade later in Los Angeles that they realized they were both musicians!  With a penchant for the new and out-of-the box, the duo pushes the boundaries of traditional classical music, performing and premiering new and innovative repertoire regularly around Los Angeles.  

They are 2018 winners of the Beverly Hills National Auditions and have performed and recorded works by Dominick Argento, Daniel Nass, Reena Esmail, David Leisner, and more.

Founded by guitarist Bokyung Byun and composer Nicky Sohn, the Sounding Board Project creates new classical guitar repertoire by encouraging close collaboration between composers and performers.

As a performer-in-residence, Jaxon helped composers develop new works, performed and recorded more than five pieces, and commissioned Friction by Sato Matsui. The piece blends Japanese sonorities with classical and flamenco guitar textures in a bold contemporary language.