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The Chill Area @ The Podium Mall, October 3-7, 7-9 pm
 October 3, 2005 - Monday
MON DAVID
With Colby Dela Calzada (bass)
Mark Lopez (piano)
Jorge San Jose (drums)
Mike Guevarra (saxophone)
Special guest: Nicole (vocalist)
‘A cocktail of various genres – ballads, sambas, traditional, folk songs with a playful modern twist, fascinating off-beat creations, moving anthems that celebrates life, memories and inspirations…’ – Jim Paredes
Legendary jazz vocalist/songwriter/producer MON DAVID releases his 3rd independently produced album ‘Life & Times’ under Candid’s new sub-label that features superb Filipino Original Music – ISLA. Mon David’s 15-track album features a stellar line-up of guest artists including Noel Cabangon, Gary Granada, Joey Quirino, saxophonist Tots Tolentino and young singer Nicole.
 October 4, 2005 - Tuesday
ISHA
With THE LOOK BAND
including Simon Tan (bass)
Jayvee Torres (drums)
Tinnie Esguerra (guitar)
A rare and welcome enigma’ – Philippine Daily Inquirer
‘this stunning debut undulates into the subconscious and flows like honey (and gets syrupy at times).” – Me Magazine
Awit Awards nominee singer/songwriter/pianist ISHA releases a special four-track ALL ORGINAL OPM tracks under the ISLA/CANDID label. Sultry and subtle, Isha’ new EP promises a glorious journey of sound and poetry peppered with injured emotionalism joining the likes of Vienna Teng and Tori Amos in the adult contemporary arena.
 October 5, 2005 - Wednesday
Johnny Alegre AFFINITY
including Koko Bermejo (drums)
Simon Tan (bass)
Joey Quirino (piano)
‘…the best jazz ensemble players…’ – Philippine Star
‘The promise for pure sound to transport one to many places is infinite. The total intangible magnificence to be found here’s like coming across boundless release because the language here is virtually instinctive. It’s as close to discovering what it feels like to be born or falling in downright submission to the power of nature.’ – www.yehey.com
It took them nearly 2 decades, but Johnny Alegre AFFINITY virtuoso collective has changed the local jazz music scene with its bonafide self-titled debut album. Johnny Alegre AFFINITY celebrates ‘Jazzhound’, the re-titled release of their album as it breaks boundaries in European Jazz Music Scene.
 October 6, 2005 - Thursday
CATHERINE TUTTLE
WITH Lucie Daigle (back-up vocals & guitar)
Koko Bermejo (drums)
Simon Tan (bass)
Edwin Vergara (electric guitar)
‘Catherine Tuttle is making a musical mark of her own. A soundscape that tells a story.’- Sandra Moyer: The Intelligencer
“Catherine Tuttle joins the traditions of singer-songwriters like Laura Nyro and Carole King who produced high grade-work while still in their teens.” --- Joe Barron, Montgomery Newpaper
At only 18 years old American singer/songwriter CATHERINE TUTTLE is already a name to look out for. As a new recording artist for Candid’s mainstream sub-label Zone 7, CATHERINE TUTTLE is often compared to adult contemporary heavyweights including Alanis Morisette and Sheryl Crowe with her mellow, husky ‘shockingly’ adult voice that bellies at such a young age astounds audience and music critics alike. Her unique feel for her songs are compared to singers Jewel and Sarah Maclachlan.
 October 7, 2005 - friday
MISHKA ADAMS
With THE BLUE ECHOES
including Loui Talan (bass)
Koko Bermejo (drums)
Mike Guevarra (saxophone)
Ria Villena-Osorio (back-up vocals
& piano)
Arnold Casinto (percussion)
Edgar Avenir (guitar)
‘Mishka Adams is stirring the jazz circuit with gentle subversion. Her words slip into your bloodstream!’ – Jazz World
True enough, young jazz minstrel MISHKA ADAMS has conquered the music scene with its debut album ‘God Bless The Child’ and winning Awit Awards Best New Female Recording Artist and Aliw Awards Best New Female Artist. She displays a maturity and confidence rarely seen from one so young in the jazz music scene.
   
    
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