MARCH 3, 2017 – FRIDAY JAM UPDATE & PHOTOS
It never ceases to amaze me how the power of music can allure enthusiasts and practitioners to innately convene and connect in the strangest unconventional ways. There is never a strict rule that applies as to how, but the love and passion for it somehow finds its unique way when it does happen. One thing for sure is that the people involved will, most often than not, be a revelation of some kind.
Some key music room personalities, actually, had similar beginnings as well. It’s a mystery in itself why it happens but it does. It’s as if there’s an invisible force field attracting people magically together just like magnets.
Last night was one of those nights. We welcome Philippe Agnese to the music room. A French Executive Chef at the City of Dreams Manila by profession, he and his friend Lynette Tolentino chanced their way over to explore through directions they had gathered online. The bar hopping couple had initially thought that the music room was a commercial establishment only to find out that it was strictly not so.
Apparently, they were in search for new places to go to where they would hope to find and experience good music. By a stroke of luck, or whatever you call it, they found themselves landing in the music room.
Being good hosts, we did not want to just shoo them away. After all they did make an effort searching and coming all the way over. Strangers or not, it was just proper to welcome them to stay.
Upon scrutiny, we discovered that Philippe was not only a culinary expert but plays the guitar as well, particularly jazz as his preference. Apparently, he’d been longing to find a place to jam. And so, we quickly invited him to join on stage to play.
At the jam, Philippe was indeed a revelation. He made a pretty good accounting of himself playing guitar licks and solos like a natural. Even our very own house band guitar wizard Tinnie Esguerra was impressed, giving him the thumbs up. He was going to be a good addition to the band when he is around, as he expressed he will. He promised to bring his gear next time he comes. I’m surely looking forward to that.
Among the other musicians who were present were Bobby Alvarez and his friend Jojo Armas, house band honchos Rick Trinidad, Joaco Marco, Bubui Colico, Dennis Espiritu, Nick Mangubat and Reginald dela Cruz. Saxophonist Maryana Arinez , who came straight from her gig in Batangas, arrived at past midnight and joined in the fun as well.
Special thanks to Rico Tayko, Girrard Jison ,Jonji and Nikki Segundo for their presence.
Lastly, happy to note that the newcomer had enjoyed himself so much that he stayed and jammed till 4:30am. Welcome to the band Philippe. We look forward to seeing the French chef on board again next time soon.
And so this is how the story goes for this week’s Friday jam. Not bad at all, in fact it was great! Again I say…mission accomplished! I thank and praise God!
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE! GOD BLESS US
Some key music room personalities, actually, had similar beginnings as well. It’s a mystery in itself why it happens but it does. It’s as if there’s an invisible force field attracting people magically together just like magnets.
Last night was one of those nights. We welcome Philippe Agnese to the music room. A French Executive Chef at the City of Dreams Manila by profession, he and his friend Lynette Tolentino chanced their way over to explore through directions they had gathered online. The bar hopping couple had initially thought that the music room was a commercial establishment only to find out that it was strictly not so.
Apparently, they were in search for new places to go to where they would hope to find and experience good music. By a stroke of luck, or whatever you call it, they found themselves landing in the music room.
Being good hosts, we did not want to just shoo them away. After all they did make an effort searching and coming all the way over. Strangers or not, it was just proper to welcome them to stay.
Upon scrutiny, we discovered that Philippe was not only a culinary expert but plays the guitar as well, particularly jazz as his preference. Apparently, he’d been longing to find a place to jam. And so, we quickly invited him to join on stage to play.
At the jam, Philippe was indeed a revelation. He made a pretty good accounting of himself playing guitar licks and solos like a natural. Even our very own house band guitar wizard Tinnie Esguerra was impressed, giving him the thumbs up. He was going to be a good addition to the band when he is around, as he expressed he will. He promised to bring his gear next time he comes. I’m surely looking forward to that.
Among the other musicians who were present were Bobby Alvarez and his friend Jojo Armas, house band honchos Rick Trinidad, Joaco Marco, Bubui Colico, Dennis Espiritu, Nick Mangubat and Reginald dela Cruz. Saxophonist Maryana Arinez , who came straight from her gig in Batangas, arrived at past midnight and joined in the fun as well.
Special thanks to Rico Tayko, Girrard Jison ,Jonji and Nikki Segundo for their presence.
Lastly, happy to note that the newcomer had enjoyed himself so much that he stayed and jammed till 4:30am. Welcome to the band Philippe. We look forward to seeing the French chef on board again next time soon.
And so this is how the story goes for this week’s Friday jam. Not bad at all, in fact it was great! Again I say…mission accomplished! I thank and praise God!
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE! GOD BLESS US
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