The festivity started a bit behind schedule with most of the musicians showing up later than usual. Even the very first guest came in already at nearly 10pm. High school batch mate Selo Cruz was the first to arrive followed closely by house band Richard Parcia. Richard, walked in with his nifty Gibson Les Paul (he fondly calls Eleanor) enthused in trying out his newly reconditioned axe. He quickly unpacked and set up his gear in preparation to jam. ‘Eleanor’ was all set, ready and waiting.
Soon the rest of the band showed up. Among the regular band mates who joined me where Tinnie Esguerra, Joaco Marco, Rick Trinidad, Erwin Dimaculangan, Mark Longos, Bubui Colico and vocalist Monchie Henares. Our busy balikbayan comrade and talented saxophonist Anton Marquinez, who just flew in from New Jersey a few days ago, came straight from another commitment and caught up with us late but surely made up for it jamming non-stop till closing time. There’s nothing like an excellent wind instrumentalist on board beefing up the bands over-all sound. What a fun and exhilarating jam indeed…Praise God!
Neighbor Robert and Tina Cruz arrived in full force with more and more of their friends this time joining in. Former race car driver Jojo Silverio who was on his third visit brought along his wife Jenny who gamely joined us on stage doing vocals. Some of the new guests joined in the fun, as well, some singing individually and at times with the gang in unison. We found ourselves trying out a variety of songs depending on popular request with Jenny making a good accounting of her contribution. Good job guys! I suspect that the guests must have had a good time seeing them stay till way past 3am.
The jam concluded with just Tinnie, Joaco, Anton and myself with no drummer on stage. We tried out some nice jazzy tunes to cap the evening with the saxophone on lead before we finally packed up. We called it a night at exactly 5:34am. Another awesome jam! Mission accomplished.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE! GOD BLESS US ALL!
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