from my worn out copy of Jingle Extra music mag no3 (circa 1978) at three pesos a copy.
Jazz Offerings for May. concert at the UP theater May 27 1978!!
article writer - Ces Rodriguez (excellent writeup indeed)
Band lineup :
1. Sunlight. Ed Jose - keyboards, Gabe Ascalon - gtrs, Richie Quirino - drums, Tots Tolentino - sax, Ed Carino - bass
Performed : Lady Cosmic Dream, Wonderer, Kings of Cups, Mystic Joy, and Sunrise.
2. Mother Earth. Joey Puya - gtrs, Larry Martinez - keyboards, Uly Avante -percussion, Colby dela Calzada - bass, Harry Tambuatco - drums, Cynthia Patag - vocals.
Performed : Speedball, Mardi Grass, Great Stream, Samba de Sausalito.
(non originals ata).
3. UP Jazz Ensemble. Prof. Ed Robles - rhodes, Eggy Moran - drums, Ike liongson -bass, Tots Tolentino - sax, Ray Ama - flute, Tenor and Alto Sax, Rayben Maigue - trumpet, Uly Avante -perc, Pepito Bosch - bells
Performed 12 covers, Corea improvs by Prof. Ed Robles, and lastly Maiden Voyage (Hancock).
4. Phase II - Johnny Alegre plus the rest of Mother Earth (he he)
Performed : Alegre originals Wind above / Water Below, Hexagram, Hermes and Sphere of Light and Joy
a monster jam followed.
I really had to condense this well written piece, but believe me it was detailed, had insight and was opinionated! maybe if space permits and permissions are granted he he...
if the names mentioned mean anything to you then we would be a minority here of perhaps 10 philmusic members?
must have been a great night for pinoy jazz/ fusion...
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yey Jingle!