Yongky Vincent and Friends (often stylized as Yongky & Friends or the Yongky Vincent Combo) is a dynamic musical ensemble led by the acclaimed Indonesian jazz pianist, keyboardist, and arranger Yongky Vincent Nathanael.
Despite being visually impaired since birth, Yongky has built an incredible career as a brilliant improviser, emerging as a runner-up on Indonesia's Got Talent (2011) and a semi-finalist on Asia's Got Talent. He is widely recognized as a "key player" who has shared the stage with Indonesian legends like Glenn Fredly, Tompi, and Trio Lestari.
When performing under "Yongky Vincent and Friends" or his "Combo" lineup, he brings together a rotating cast of some of Indonesia's finest instrumentalists and vocalists across jazz, pop, and bossa nova.
INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY 2022 with YONGKY VINCENT COMBO ...
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Key Performers & Collaborators ("Friends")
Depending on the specific project or live session, Yongky's band frequently features:
Vocals: Agis Kania, Olive Lattuputi, and Puspa.
Guitars: The legendary jazz guitarist Oele Pattiselanno and Thomas Budhi Handoyo.
Bass: Jeffrey Tahalele and Sheila Permatasaka.
Drums & Percussion: Geovani Gerry and Jose Kiano.
Woodwinds: Septa Suryoto (flute) and Eugene Bounty (clarinet).
Notable Projects and Performances
Musik di Taman: Original Soundtrack Edition: Hosted at T-Space Bintaro, this live series featured Yongky & Friends delivering a cinematic night of improvised classic movie soundtracks.
Konser 7 Ruang & International Jazz Day: During the pandemic era, the Yongky Vincent Combo became a staple on the DSS Music YouTube Channel, executing real-time, remote ensemble jazz sessions while strictly isolated in separate rooms.
Java Jazz Festival: Yongky frequently brings large-scale collaborations to the festival stage, such as his showcase Yongkeys & His Playground feat. Dario Brass Band.
"Joyful": An original jazz instrumental composed by Yongky, recorded alongside his standard ensemble at DSS Music studios.
