Minako Obata / True Piece Of Mind

Minako Obata is purely Japanese female singer. She released her debut album titled "We Have A Dream" in January, 1995 with support of many first-call Los Angeles studio musicians such as Kenji Sano (Karapana), Jay Graydon, Bill Cantos and many others. In spite of her nationality, Minako sang all songs in English for this album. She said that it was really natural for her to sing in English.
Minako completed her 2nd album with support of much more first-call musicians such as Bill Champlin, Jay Graydon, Bill Cantos, David Garfield and many many more!

Release: 21 February, 1996
Label : Victor Entertainment, Inc., Japan (VICL-727)

Tracks:
1. Prelude (True Peace Of Mind)
2. If You Ever Go Too Far
3. Can I Help It (Duet With Bill Champlin)
4. Deepest Blue
5. All Of Me
6. More Than You Know
7. Slip Away
8. Creepin'
9. Suave
10. He Loves Me
11. True Peace Of Mind

Producer: Kenji Sano

Minako Obata: Vocals

- Musicians -
Drums: Michael Baker, Carlos Vega, Greg Bissonette
Bass: Freddie Washington, John Pena
Guitars: Jay Graydon, Fred Schreuder, Ray Fuller
Keyboards: Bill Cantos, David Garfield, James Studer, Jay Oliver
Sax: Michael Paulo
Percussion: Luis Conte
Background Vocals: Bill Champlin

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