MANILA, Philippines - Jazz fans were delighted as international jazz artists Scott Henderson, Jeff Berlin and Dennis Chambers performed for a one-night concert at the Manila Hotel Tent City. Presented by Manila Hotel and P.I. Jazzfest Foundation, Jazzin’ Manila was a prelude to a grand jazz festival to be held next year. The event was also a tribute to the great jazz guitarist and P.I. Jazz musical director Edgar Avenir who passed away recently.
The jazz concert also saw the gathering of great jazz musicians from the local music industry with performances from The Jazz Fusion Project, Fuseboxx, Absolute Zero featuring Johnny Alegre, Bleu Rascals and Luis Galang.
Jazzin’ Manila: A Prelude to A Fest was made possible through its partners and sponsors: Manila Hotel, P.I. Jazzfest Foundation, World Jazz Circuit Asia, SATB, Design Asia, JB Music, Philippine Blues Society Lifestyle Network, Manila Bulletin, Manny O Wines, Manila Beer, Sun Valley Rattan, and Radio High.