Tohpati is one of the renowned guitarists of Indonesia that has successfully made his way to go internationally.
His participation in simakDialog received critical acclaims from all over the world, and his other project Tohpati
Ethnomissions did just that as well. We were surprised when suddenly he shaped a trio named Tohpati Bertiga
(Tohpati in a Group of Three) together with his music soulmate, a senior bassist Indro Hardjodikoro and the
drummer of Gugun Blues Shelter, Aditya Wibowo who’s better known as Bowie. Even more surprise they launched
the album not long after they were ...read more
Tohpati is one of the renowned guitarists of Indonesia that has successfully made his way to go internationally.
His participation in simakDialog received critical acclaims from all over the world, and his other project Tohpati
Ethnomissions did just that as well. We were surprised when suddenly he shaped a trio named Tohpati Bertiga
(Tohpati in a Group of Three) together with his music soulmate, a senior bassist Indro Hardjodikoro and the
drummer of Gugun Blues Shelter, Aditya Wibowo who’s better known as Bowie. Even more surprise they launched
the album not long after they were established as a team. This is the group that seems to be able to bring
Tohpati back “home” by playing more edgy rock, the style that he’s been enjoying since the beginning
besides jazz. Calling the album as “Riot”, we can taste the wild side of Tohpati like he’s never shown before.
Nothing can be better than having his long time companion and close friend Indro Hardjodikoro and powerful
rockin’ blues drummer Bowie with him. Together they bring out the “riot” through 8 songs to show you that
music should never be boxed too strictly. The freedom of playing from this three guys is captivating. If you love
heavy rock pattern on jazz, let Tohpati Bertiga guides you into it. (credit to jazzuality.com) « hide
