I'm also really into Bossa Nova. It puts you in places for different reasons. It also takes you back to where you've been. As the world becomes smaller and more accessible, it's hard not opening yourself up to different types of influences from all mediums. I love every instrument for different reasons but I really enjoy the drums.
Percussion instruments make the world go round.
On this record I played every instrument except for bass. I did this basically because I wholeheartedly subscribe to the idea that if you are going to do something right, do it yourself. I've been a member of many a slacker band and this method helped eliminate the element of inconsistency and dependency on others. The down side to this method and perhaps the most obvious consequence, is that it takes considerably longer to finish. My brother Matthew played bass because he has not only been incredibly supportive of my project, but is also a phenomenal musician who most certainly helped enhance the overall flavor of what I was trying to accomplish.