Adobo Jazz
Adobo Jazz: A Portrait of the Filipino as a Jazz Artist , Vol. 1 Released 2002 Studio Mastered at Greenhill Sound Genre jazz Label IndiRa Records Producer Rhany Torres
Adobo Jazz, Vol. 2 Released 2002 Studio Mastered at Greenhill Sound Genre jazz Label IndiRa Records Producer Richie Quirino and Rhany Torres
Adobo Jazz is a series of "Pinoy Jazz " [ 1] CD compilations originally released in early 2002 by Rhany Torres[ 2] [ 3] [ 4] [ 5] and continued by Richie Quirino[ 6] [ 7] [ 8] [ 9] [ 10] [ 11] (late 2002) and George Almaden (2019).[ 12]
Series One
Adobo Jazz: A Portrait of the Filipino as a Jazz Artist , Vol. 1
Track
Title
Artist
Writer(s)
Length
Personnel
Recording Venue
1
Sugar Steps
Fred Elizalde
Fred Elizalde
03:09
Fred Elizalde [ 13] [ 14] [ 15] (piano) / soloists: Adrian Rollini [ 16] [ 17] [ 18] [ 19] (bass saxophone) Bobby Davis (clarinet) Chelsea Quealey [ 20] [ 21] [ 22] (trumpet)
recorded in England , 1928
2
Moments of Tranquility
Destiny
Ed Jose
07:42
Ed Jose (Rhodes piano, synthesizer) Bob Aves[ 23] (guitar) Nick Lizares (flute) Eddie Cariño (bass) Richie Quirino (drums)
Cinema-Audio Recording Studios,[ 24] 1975
3
Dolphin Dance
Bobby Enriquez
Herbie Hancock
08:42
Bobby Enriquez (piano) Colby dela Calzada[ 25] (bass) Bobby Gonzales (drums)
Greenhill Sound, 1985
4
Alam Ko
MAJAM
Joey Valenciano
06:36
Johnny Torres (piano) Ruben Reyes (bass) Joey Valenciano (drums)
recorded live, U.P. Sunken Garden, 1998
5
Driftin'
J.R. COBB Jazz Chamber
Herbie Hancock
06:25
Butch Silverio (trumpet) Butch Saulog (piano) Johnny Alegre (guitar) Colby dela Calzada (bass) Richie Quirino (drums) Michael Guevarra (guest on tenor sax)
recorded live, Galo's, 1999
6
Quiapo
Bernard Soler
Bernard Soler
06:48
Bernard Soler (acoustic guitar)
recorded in Australia, 2002
7
The Fool on the Hill
Manila Jazz Quartet
Lennon-McCartney
05:16
Rolly Rodriguez (alto sax) Nazing Aaron (keyboards) Mario Talag (bass) Gil Galiluyo (drums)
Greenhill Sound, 2001
8
A Distant Soil
WDOUJI [ 26]
Simon Tan
05:23
Ronald Tomas[ 27] (soprano sax) Aya Yuson[ 28] [ 29] (guitar) Simon Tan (bass) Koko Bermejo[ 30] (drums)
recorded live, Freedom Bar, 2002
9
I. Wind and Water / II. Stones of Intramuros
Johnny Alegre AFFINITY
Johnny Alegre
08:02
Johnny Alegre (guitar) Tots Tolentino [ 31] [ 32] [ 33] (alto sax) Elhmir Saison (piano) Colby dela Calzada (bass) Koko Bermejo[ 30] (drums)
Pink Noise Studios, 2002
10
A Night in Tunisia
Monk's Jazz Bureau
John Birks Gillespie
11:58
Terry Undag (trumpet) Tots Tolentino (alto sax) Marc Lopez (piano) Colby dela Calzada (bass) George San Jose (drums)
recorded live, Monk's Dream, 2002
11
Into Somethin'
Parliament Syndicate [ 34]
Ike Dy-Liacco, Victor Oria, & John B. Powers
05:36
Judith Alegarbes (lead vocals) Ike Dy-Liacco (alto & soprano sax, flute) Ruel Cabrera (trumpet & fulgelhorn) Victor Oria (keyboards, keyboard programming) Riki Gonzales (guitar) Kim Lesaca (bass) Alex Fidel (drums) Chedi Vergara (guest vocals)
DigiTracks, 2002
Executive Producers: Rhaniel and Marilou Torres / Produced by Rhany Torres / Liner notes by Richie Quirino / Digital mastering: Joel Mendoza (Greenhill Sound) / Art Direction: Emorej Ebanreb / Artists: Phoenix Santos, Thatic Maestro, Jhoeng Malana / Photographs courtesy of Tonette Jacinto
Adobo Jazz Vol. 2
Track
Title
Artist
Writer(s)
Length
Personnel
Recording Venue
1
Blue Rain
Ben Aristorenas Orchestra
Glenn Miller
03:31
Pete Aristorenas (alto sax) Ben Aristorenas (voice intro)
recorded live, venue unknown, 1956
2
A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening
Tony Carpio
Jimmy McHugh and Harold Adamson
01:50
Tony Carpio (guitar) Chris Abelardo (bass) Ric Flores (drums) Esen Aristorenas (voice intro)
live broadcast, Radio Hongkong, 1963
3
Olivia
Tony Carpio
Tony Carpio
04:58
Tony Carpio (guitar) Chris Abelardo (bass) Ric Flores (drums) Esen Aristorenas (voice intro)
live broadcast, Radio Hongkong, 1963
4
A Foggy Day
Esen Aristorenas Trio
George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin
03:11
Tony Carpio (guitar) Chris Abelardo (bass) Ric Flores (drums)
live broadcast, Radio Hongkong, 1963
5
Give Me the Simple Life
Jazz Friends
Rube Bloom and Harry Ruby
02:33
Baby Yolanda Llanto (vocals) Fred Robles (vibraphone) Joe Ladioray (piano) Rudy Adriano (bass) Bert Delfino (drums) Gordon Ramsay (trumpet, voice intro)
recorded live, Ulog Jazz Club, 1964
6
Bahay Kubo
Jazz Friends
Trad.
06:43
Lito Molina (alto sax) Fred Robles (piano) Angel Peña (bass) Boy Flores (drums) Gordon Ramsay (voice intro)
recorded live, Ulog Jazz Club, 1964
7
This Can't Be Love
Jazz Friends
Richard Rodgers & Lorenz Hart
07:55
Lito Molina (alto sax) Narding Aristorenas (tenor sax) Emil Mijares (piano) Angel Peña (bass) Tony Velarde (drums)
recorded live, Tony Martin residence, 1968
8
Desafinado
Narding Aristorenas
Antonio Carlos Jobim
06:45
Narding Aristorenas (tenor sax) Manny Semana (guitar) Nilo Aristorenas (bass) Bert Tiampeng (drums)
recorded live, the Rasa Siam Cruise Ship, December 23, 1976
9
Stella by Starlight
Barney Kessel Trio
Victor Young
12:02
Barney Kessel (guitar) Roger Herrera (bass) Tony Velarde (drums)
recorded live, Cultural Center of the Philippines Little Theater , March 21, 1977
10
Cherokee
Jazz Friends
Ray Noble
13:43
Lito Molina (alto sax) Narding Aristorenas (tenor sax) Piding Alava (piano) Tiny Umali (bass) Tony Velarde (drums)
recorded live, Thomas Jefferson Cultural Center, 1977
11
Waitin' for Waits
The Bobby Enriquez All-Star Band
Richie Cole & Tom Waits
07:29
Bobby Enriquez (piano) Emil Mijares (vibraphone) Nestor Gonzaga (trumpet) Abel Valdevia (alto sax) Tots Tolentino (tenor sax) Pikoy Villapando (baritone sax) Narding Sanchez (trombone) Roger Herrera (bass) Tony Velarde (drums) Nick Boogie (percussion)
recorded live, Folk Arts Theater, 1985
12
There Will Never Be Another You
Vestre Roxas
Harry Warren & Mack Gordon
02:42
Vestre Roxas (fulgelhorn) Vestre "Junior" Roxas (vocals) Tony Paye (bass) John McCall (piano) Mike Jordan (drums)
Melbourne, Australia, 2002
Executive Producers: Rhaniel Torres and Ricardo Quirino / Produced by Richie Quirino and Rhany Torres / Liner Notes by Angel Peña / Digital mastering: Joel Mendoza (Greenhill Sound) / Layout Artist: Wam Molina / Cover Design: Glenn Bautista and Tiny Nuida
Series Two
Adobo Jazz: Filipino Jazz Music of Our Time , Vol. 1
Track
Title
Artist
Writer(s)
Length
Personnel
Recording Venue
1
Tuko
ETS Band
Elhmir Saison
08:20
Elhmir Saison (keyboards) Tots Tolentino (clarinet) Janno Queyquep (guitar) Noel Asistores (bass) Mar Dizon (drums) Wilson Matias (2nd keyboards)
Wild Grass Recording Studios
2
Patring
ETS Band
Mar Dizon [ 35] [ 36]
07:40
Elhmir Saison (keyboards) Tots Tolentino (clarinet) Janno Queyquep (guitar) Noel Asistores (bass) Mar Dizon (drums) Wilson Matias (2nd keyboards)
Wild Grass Recording Studios
3
Luntiang Bahay
Jake and the Jazzkals
Joey Quirino
04:56
Joey Quirino (piano) Dave Harder (bass) George Almaden (drums) Kiko de Pano (saxophone)
Wild Grass Recording Studios
4
Kahalumigmigan
Emy Munji
Emy Munji
06:13
Emy Munji (piano)
Wild Grass Recording Studios
5
Kalipay
GTA Project
Elhmir Saison
06:47
Henry Katindig (piano) Dave Harder (bass) George Almaden (drums) Alvin Cornista (saxophone)
Wild Grass Recording Studios
6
Ag Ay Ayam Ta
Erskine Basilio Group
Erskine Basilio[ 37]
03:14
Francis Etorma (piano) Gerald Flores (bass) Erskine Basilio (guitar) Kiko de Pano (saxophone)
Wild Grass Recording Studios
7
Yugyug
The Jazz Cooperative
Colby dela Calzada
05:57
Henry Katindig (piano) Colby dela Calzada (bass) Lawrence Nolan (drums) Kiko de Pano (saxophone)
Wild Grass Recording Studios
8
Para Sa Iyo
Henry Katindig and Friends
Henry Katindig
04:52
Henry Katindig (piano) Noel Asistores (bass) Mar Dizon (drums) Dingdong Boogie (percussion) Rico Sobrevinas (flute)
Wild Grass Recording Studios
9
Liwanag ng Buwan sa Dagat
The Gaijins
Jay Maclean
05:57
Jay Maclean (piano) Atsuki Okamura (bass) George Almaden (drums) Mitch Stark (guitar) Ariji Jiro (saxophone) Willie "Boogie" Aromin (percussion)
Wild Grass Recording Studios
10
Flunk
Akasha
Mar Dizon
08:37
Henry Katindig (piano) Janno Queyquep (guitar) Rommel dela Cruz (bass) Mar Dizon (drums) Dix Lucero (saxophone) Butch Silverio (trumpet)
Wild Grass Recording Studios
11
Autumn Leaves
Bembet Buena and George Almaden
Joseph Kosma & Jacques Prévert (fr.) / Johnny Mercer (en.)
04:51
Bembet Buena (bass) George Almaden (drums)
recorded live, Jazz Windows, Mandaluyong, 1993
Executive Producer: National Commission for Culture and the Arts [ 38] / Produced by George Almaden, Jr. / Recording Engineers: Richie Quirino, Willy Munji, Jesse Fermino, Jan Levi Sanchez / Recorded at Wild Grass Recording Studios / Supplementary recordings at Studio Z Audio Production & Recording Studio[ 39] and Analog Heaven Studio
[ 40]
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