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Tohpati Ario Hutomo took up the career ladder in Indonesian music industry by accompanying numerous Indonesian artists such as Chrisye and Rita Effendi in many recordings. In late 1980s he joined Halmahera and appeared on local television. He joined simakDialog in 1993. Throughout the years, it is assumed that his preference to the use of  traditional instruments and contemporary, fusion music he is attributed to currently was influenced by the band. In 1995, the song Lukisan Pagi which was brought by Shakila simultaneously triggered his popularity as a guitarist and songwriter. He released his first solo album in 1998. It began his prolific career as jazz musicians in Indonesia, having been involved in five simakDialog and solo albums, respectively, two albums each for Halmahera and Trisum, one album each for Tohpati Bertiga and Tohpati Ethnomission. Currently known as one of the most famous Indonesian jazz guitarists, Tohpati initially immersed in rock guitar, playing Deep Purple, Genesis, and the likes.
                                                                                                                                                              

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