Alonzo Brata

MY STORY

I’m a young vocalist (born in 2003) with a baritone voice and a diverse range of musical interests from jazz standards to synth-wave. Already an old soul, I, from an early age was inspired by the great jazz artists and song stylists of the past such as Al Jarreau, Chet Baker, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, Louis Armstrong, and Frank Sinatra to mention a few.

However, like many of my generation, my musical interests are wide and influenced by the gaming culture.

MY MUSIC JOURNEY

When I was 16 years old I only sang for my friends and family until in March of 2021 when I launched my YouTube channel posting home recordings, mostly Jazz standards, alongside others including Japanese songs. With a positive response to my YouTube channel, I happened to meet in August – 2021 Nial Djuliarso and his sextet, AKA “The East Side Jazz Initiative”. Not long after, Nial and I collaborated to record my first album, a collection of jazz standards produced by Winfrid Leonard. entitled “Giant Baby Steps.” On Sept. 15 2022, this album was nominated in the category of ‘Best Jazz Album’ by the AMI Awards (Indonesia Music Awards).

In July 2022, I released my first single called BersamaDirimu (Strollin’ Down the Avenue) composed by Nial Djuliarso and lyrics by Mari Kartika. The single was produced by Winfrid Leonard and mixed and mastered by Simon Cotsworth. On October 13^th, the English version of the song titled Strollin’ Down the Avenue is released in digital platforms.

I continue to develop my craft being guided and mentored by many local and international musicians. While my love for swing and jazz classics is my immediate focus, I plan to explore other genres of music in the near future.

JAZZ VIBES

Since 2021 I have played alongside many jazz musicians such as Nial Djuliarso, Nita Aartsen and also legendary musicians such as Oele Patiselano and Margie Segers. I sing various types of Jazz songs. My favorites include songs by Al Jarreau. Songs by Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole also inspire me to sing the older jazz standards.

In Oct. 2022, I perform at the Solo City Jazz with Barry Likumahuwa Jazz Connection.

Continue in 2023, I have performed at BNI Java Jazz Festival 2023.

EXPLORING GENRES

In 2025, I try to exploring new genres to express my love for music. Jazz is and always will be something I hold very dear to my heart. I believe for me to sing more genres would help show everyone my diversity in what other music I like listening to. Pop will be the next genre I would want to explore, because to me it feels natural and I am confident in seamlessly transitioning from jazz to pop and vice versa without losing my identitiy.