Indonesian jazz singer Olive Latuputty's second album titled "Fantasy" is amazing.Olive has performed at such jazz events as the International Java Jazz Festival in Jakarta and performed with legendary singers like Harvey Malaihollo, Ruth Sahanaya, Glenn Fredly and Shakila. Olive is also lead singer for the well known Indonesian jazz group Park Drive
Vocals Olivia Latuputty
Music Arrangement & Piano Glen Dauna Bass Jeffrey Tahalele Saxophone Arief Setiadi Drums Rayendra Sunito Percussion Philippe Ciminato
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Parkdrive, made up of two Berklee College of Music graduates, Rayendra Sunito and Juno Adhi, teamed with Mikuni’s unique vocals, continues to make various appearances and interviews in press formats, radio and television.
Their fresh and new sound in the Indonesian music industry led them to collaborate with well known local musicians of the same genre, such as Rieka Roeslan and Ali Akbar from “The Groove”, Philipe from “The Sixth Element”, and Glen Fredly, both in the studio and in their live shows. One of their works with Glen “Selalu Tersenyum” can be found in the soundtrack of the movie “Cinta Silver”. parkdrive’s subtle mix of pop and jazz has allowed their music to be accepted in a wide range of music listeners.
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Rhythm and Romance is a unique combination of rich Samba, Salsa and Bossa Nova love songs anchored by Kenny’s intoxicating and signature saxophone melodies. From the classic ballad “Sabor a Mi” to the romantic “Besame Mucho,” Kenny has created a tantalizing album unlike any other in his catalogue. On this seductive album, Kenny performs with some of the best Latin musicians including Alex Acuña of Weather Report (drums), Ramon Stagnaro (guitar), John Pena (bass), Michito Sanchez (percussion) Enrique Martinez (accordion), Nathan East (bass), Paulino Da Costa (percussion) and producer Walter Afanasieff (piano) to create a truly infectious rhythmic style. The album also features guest vocals by rising Chilean star Barbara Munoz and Spanish-speaking pop/rock sensation, Camila.
With Encanto, his follow-up to the highly acclaimed Timeless, the man who has become virtually synonymous with Brazilian music takes us even deeper into Brazil with all the basic tracks recorded in Rio and Bahia featuring an incredible Brazilian percussion section. Sergio also gives Encanto a more global focus, bringing in international guest stars such as Latin superstar Juanes from Colombia, multi-talented Carlinhos Brown and Vanessa da Mata from Brazil, the foremost Japanese pop group, Dreams Come True, Belgium’s Zap Mama and Italian rapper Jovanotti, as well as American stars like Fergie, Natalie Cole, Herb Alpert and his wife, original Brasil ’66 singer, Lani Hall.
Songs
1. The Look of Love, featuring Fergie
2. Funky Bahia, featuring Will.i.am
3. Waters of March, featuring Ledisi
4. Odo-Ya, featuring Carlinhos Brown
5. Somewhere in the Hills (O Morro Nao Tem Vez) , featuring Natalie Cole
6. Lugar Comum, featuring Jovanotti
7. Dreamer, featuring Herb Alpert & Lani Hall
8. Morning in Rio
9. Y Vamos Ya (…Let's Go) , featuring Juanes
10. Catavento (Catavento e Girassol) , featuring Gracinha Leporace
11. Acode, featuring Vanessa da Mata
12. Agua de Beber, featuring Will.i.am
13. Les Eaux de Mars (Waters of March - French Version), featuring Zap Mama
