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Congratulations to Butch Silverio and Jana Abrera del Prado, who have respectively assumed the positions of President and Vice-President of Jazzphil from March 2007 to March 2009. Butch Silverio is a veteran musician by night, and a chef and caterer by day. He graduated from the Ateneo University and is a father of three wonderful children. As a trumpet player and composer-arranger, he has been with the Executives Band for more than a decade travelling to Europe and America as an ambassodor of jazz. He was the founding member of the J.R.Cobb Jazz Chamber that waxed a Cd called, Beauty Within in 2003, wherin he contributed two of his compositions; "TGIF" and "Out of the Blue". He was one of the 15 founding members of the Jazz Society of the Philippines which was organized in 2003. Jana Abrera-Del Prado became one of the moving forces behind Living Asia Channel cable programs, taking on her father Caloy Abrera’s vision to market the travel & tourism advocacy channel after his demise. She is a voracious reader with an interest in a gamut of books ranging from music, literature & the different expressions of the human spirit to history, philosophy & metaphysics. She pursued her Bachelor’s Degree at the University of the Philippines and is the mother of four beautiful children, themselves already jazz aficionados in their own right. She has a passion for jazz standards and Bossa Nova classics; and was vocalist with jazz maestros the Empathy, performing at the Ayala Museum’s M Cafe for its regular jazz-night stint. She is the daughter of jazz enthusiast & CCI Asia’s founder, the late Caloy Abrera, & Emily Abrera, current chairperson of the Cultural Center of the Philippines. |
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The Jazz Society of the Philippines --The Home of Pinoy Jazz --is pleased to announce that it is now online and that you are most welcome to visit our website. For the many of you who might be wondering what Pinoy Jazz is all about, the answers to that question can be found in many different items on our website, a few examples of which are as follows:
We strive to propagate Pinoy jazz in the midst of a global community, as a part of the evolution of jazz that started with the African-Americans in the late 19th century. With the advent of modern communication, jazz, like anything else, is changing rapidly. In this case, Pinoy jazz is ascending to a high degree of qualitative and quantitative value in the arts that is beyond anyone's imagination. We are certainly hoping that visiting our web site will enhance your knowledge and appreciation of Pinoy jazz. Sincerely, Angel Matias Peña Honorary Chairman |
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o jazz lovers from all over the world, welcome to the official web site of the Jazz Society of the Philippines (JAZZPHIL), established in March of 2003 by 15 individuals, dedicated to the preservation and propagation of jazz in the Philippines. MISSION STAEMENT Continued from lefthand column:
- Establishing local and international chapters of the Society in their respective provinces/countries and build up their own membership and spread to others the existence of this organization.
- Link up with other Jazz societies worldwide and make special arrangements for tour bookings of jazz bands, information exchanges, etc.
PURPOSE OF THIS JAZZ SOCIETY: IMMEDIATE OBJECTIVES
To establish a well-organized, full-fledged Philippine Jazz Society wherein its members will enjoy the benefits of getting together in a relaxed atmosphere to listen, play, enjoy and learn more about Jazz.
The Society is registered with the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission.
- To organize/recruit its members.
- To form the various committees that will run the organization.
ACTIVITIES
1. Monthly Membership Meetings
- A. Clinic and Lectures:
-- Organize an oral history presentation of
our local jazz history
-- Develop a jazz lecture series
-- Create a jazz film series
-- Offer a jazz concert series
-- Organize a jazz symposium - B. Tape/CD-R Exchanges
- C. Buying-Selling of Jazz Recordings
- D. Announcements of New Members, future
activities, gigs, etc.
2. Quarterly Jazz Journal/Newsletter/Jazzphil Website
- A. Membership Directory
-- Will lists the “Who’s Who” of Philippine
jazz aficionados, which will be updated
every six (6) months. This is your
“network” with others who share your
interests. The directory will include:
-- members’ name
-- addresses,
-- phone numbers and specific
jazz interests - B. News, Jazz Articles, Album-Concert Reviews,
Gig Schedule, Updates, CD Recommendations,
Interviews, etc.
3. Membership
- A. Membership to Jazzphil is open to any Filipino
jazz enthusiast living in the Philippines or
abroad. Likewise, it is also open to foreign
expatriates living in the Philippines. - B. Benefits:
-- Association with fans, collectors and
musicians of every
persuasion in a common bond of jazz
appreciation.
-- Our proposed Jazzphil web site filled with
every news item, record
reviews, articles and ads of recordings for sale
or trade.
-- Our annual convention,
-- Our Membership Directory lists, stickers and
.i.d.s.
4. Annual Convention
We shall be organizing an annual convention,
which will be held in Manila or elsewhere where
you mingle with other jazz members from all over
the country and enjoy the fellowship, live music,
jam sessions, record dealing, the exchange of
information, jazz films and other special events.
5. Build A Library
- A. Build a display of jazz recordings and other
jazz paraphernalia.
- B. To subscribe to a jazz magazine such as
Downbeat, Jazz Times, Jazziz, Signal To
Noise, etc.
- C. Will request members who have extra or
unwanted recordings or books to donate
them in this library.
The membership application form is available online.
For any questions regarding Jazzphil or its member- ship, please e-mail me privately at
rcqamen@edsamail.com.ph or you can
contact me thru 0917-362-9552.
WELCOME TO THE JAZZ SOCIETY OF THE PHILIPPINES!!! Richie Quirino
MISSION STATEMENT
The JAZZ SOCIETY OF THE PHILIPPINES (Jazzphil) is devoted to foster camaraderie and brotherhood among Jazz music collectors, fans and musicians of every persuasion in a common bond of Jazz appreciation.
Jazzphil will provide an open communication and a common meeting ground for exchanging information about Jazz and Jazz recordings, and for the pleasure of meeting others who share the love for the music.
Moreover, it will serve as a platform to advance, promote, assist and support the development and enjoyment of Jazz music in the Philippines.
Main Objectives:
To provide a venue for Jazz lovers to meet, listen, discuss and share mutual enthusiasm for this music.
- To spread and nurture the music by organizing and promoting seminars, lectures and clinics by well-known jazz personalities whether they be local or international lecturers.
- To maintain a meeting ground for collectors of jazz recordings of all eras and style whether the collectable medium be recordings, tapes or films and to encourage and promote both collecting and research in the related field of artist, label and discography.
- Publishing a regular (Quarterly) Jazz Journal or Newsletter consisting of a membership directory, news, articles, reviews and performances, among many others.
- Providing performance opportunities for local jazz musicians whether they be amateur, students or professionals by organizing and producing festivals, concerts, club gigs and other types of jazz events.
- Organizing an International Jazz Festival whether they are from the ASEAN, Asia-Pacific or world international level and provide the opportunity for local musicians and fans to interact with them in performances or discussions.
- To hold an annual convention where we get to meet all members from all over the country.
Secondary Objectives:
- By increasing the public’s awareness of jazz by supporting, when possible, educational programs for the youth and providing musical scholarships for promising talents.
Spreading jazz music to other local/provincial venues and reach people who may not be familiar with the music by performances of jazz musicians.