Album Notes

Okaru delivers a sincere heart felt song with a message on her debut original two cut Cd . Okaru explains, ``If on this planet each one of us can wish or pray into the eternal flame in your heart, the stars may make our wishes come true for a peace ful world.``
Second cut ``Hoshino samba``This unique twist a brazilian beat flowing rhythmically in Japanese.This upbeat crisp samba allows Okaru to stretch out and have some fun with her wide vocal range. The trio is really swinging and listneres may want to dance on this sparkling tune. Hoshi means ``star``in japanese, an important element existing in both songs drawing on stars magical power.
Amsterdam News~Jazz columnist Ron Scott