Performed or Recorded With:

Michael Bolton
O-Jays
Will Smith
Rita Coolidge
Boyz to Men
Kenny Loggins

Featured Artist:

Derek Nakamoto, Keyboards

Derek Nakamoto decided to transplant himself from the islands to Los Angeles in 1981. He spent the next 2 decades working with some of his heroes such as songwriters Brian & Eddie Holland & Lamont Dozier of Motown fame, producers such as Richard Perry & Giorgio Moroder or or engineers such as Bob Clearmountain & Hugh Padgum. Higlights of his career include working with Michael Jackson while the historic Victory Tour was in progress and Associate producing a recording with Herb Alpert at his A&M Studios,

Other artists Derek has worked with include Michael Bolton, The O'Jays, Will Smith, Rita Coolidge, Boyz II Men and Kenny Loggins.