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|caption = Founding members, from left to right: (seated) Tots Tolentino, (standing) Johnny Alegre and Colby de la Calzada, (foreground) Elhmir Saison and Koko Bermejo
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| caption = Founding members, from left to right: (seated) Tots Tolentino, (standing) Johnny Alegre and Colby de la Calzada, (foreground) Elhmir Saison and Koko Bermejo
|origin = [[Philippines]]
| origin = [[Philippines]]
|instrument =
|genre = [[Jazz]]
| genre = [[Jazz]]
|years_active =
| years_active = 2002 - present
|label = [[Candid Records]]
| label = [[Candid Records]]
|associated_acts = [[Humanfolk]], UP Jazz Ensemble, Mammals Musik, Absolute Zero Group, [[Music of the Philippines#Pinoy_Jazz|WDOUJI]], [[Gerard Salonga]]
| associated_acts = [[Humanfolk]], UP Jazz Ensemble, Mammals Musik, Absolute Zero Group, [[Music of the Philippines#Pinoy_Jazz|WDOUJI]], [[Gerard Salonga]]
| website = {{URL|audioslave.com}}
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|past_members = Koko Bermejo (drums), Tots Tolentino (sax), Simon Tan (contrabass), Ria Osorio (keyboards/orchestration)
|current_members = [[Johnny Alegre]] (guitar), Colby dela Calzada (bass), Elhmir Saison (piano)
| current_members = [[Johnny Alegre]] (guitar), Colby dela Calzada (bass), Elhmir Saison (piano)
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| past_members = Koko Bermejo (drums), Tots Tolentino (sax), Simon Tan (contrabass), Ria Osorio (keyboards/orchestration)
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The '''Johnny Alegre AFFINITY''' is a [[jazz]] group originating from the [[Philippines]]. It is led by self-taught Philippine guitarist-composer [[Johnny Alegre]], together with bassist Colby de la Calzada, drummer Koko Bermejo, pianist Elhmir Saison and saxophonist Tots Tolentino. The ensemble first gathered in May 2002 at [[Manila]]’s Pink Noise Studios for Alegre’s composition, “Stones of Intramuros”, for inclusion in the jazz anthology CD, [[Adobo Jazz (anthology series)|Adobo Jazz]] Vol. 1, and thereafter carried on as a working unit.
The '''Johnny Alegre AFFINITY''' is a [[jazz]] group originating from the [[Philippines]]. It is led by self-taught Philippine guitarist-composer [[Johnny Alegre]], together with bassist Colby de la Calzada, drummer Koko Bermejo, pianist Elhmir Saison and saxophonist Tots Tolentino. The ensemble first gathered in May 2002 at [[Manila]]’s Pink Noise Studios for Alegre’s composition, “Stones of Intramuros”, for inclusion in the jazz anthology CD, [[Adobo Jazz (anthology series)|Adobo Jazz: A Portrait of the Filipino as a Jazz Artist, Vol. 1]], and thereafter carried on as a working unit.


The band's first public appearance in October of the same year for the Adobo Jazz album launch at the Monk's Dream Jazz Bar heralded the AFFINITY's reputation –as described by aficionados in the ensuing reviews— as “Manila’s Jazz Superband”, with a power trio at its core. For the remainder of the year, the group emerged in various guises and personnel variations, manned by a who's who of luminaries from the Philippine jazz scene.
The band's first public appearance in October of the same year for the Adobo Jazz album launch at the Monk's Dream Jazz Bar heralded the AFFINITY's reputation – as described by aficionados in the ensuing reviews — as “Manila’s Jazz Superband”, with a power trio at its core. For the remainder of the year, the group emerged in various guises and personnel variations, manned by a who's who of luminaries from the Philippine jazz scene.


In 2003, the original quintet that recorded “Stones of Intramuros” returned to the studio to record new compositions by Alegre; followed by a succession of other dates leading to the release of the eponymous album, ''Johnny Alegre AFFINITY'',<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.globalpinoy.com/gp.topics.v1/viewtopic.php?postid=4dd22dc9ae439&channelName=4dd22dc9ae439 | title=Album Review: Johnny Alegre Affinity, by Johnny Alegre Affinity | publisher=globalpinoy.com | date=2011-05-17 | accessdate=2012-02-27}}</ref> by the UK-based jazz specialty label, [[Candid Records]].
In 2003, the original quintet that recorded ''“Stones of Intramuros”'' returned to the studio to record new compositions by Alegre; followed by a succession of other dates leading to the release of the eponymous album, ''Johnny Alegre AFFINITY'',<ref>{{cite web
| url=http://www.globalpinoy.com/gp.topics.v1/viewtopic.php?postid=4dd22dc9ae439&channelName=4dd22dc9ae439
| title=Album Review: Johnny Alegre Affinity, by Johnny Alegre Affinity
| publisher=globalpinoy.com
| date=2011-05-17
| accessdate=2012-02-27}}</ref> by the UK-based jazz specialty label, [[Candid Records]].


The band was prominently featured at the annual [[Fête de la Musique]] and the [[Korg]] Music Festival. In November, the Johnny Alegre AFFINITY inaugurated their new compositions and arrangements before an enthusiastic jazz audience at the University of the Philippines Theatre, which was subsequently broadcast, live, on prime time over national television. This national debut performance was also issued as a DVD by the sponsoring [[Upsilon Sigma Phi]] fraternity and had since been included in a historical documentary of Philippine Jazz, issued by the Jazz Society of the Philippines. In 2004, AFFINITY once again became the focal point of two major jazz concert events, the [[Makati]] Jazz Festival celebrating its Foundation Day; and the 2nd [[Manila]] Jazz Festival.
The band was prominently featured at the annual [[Fête de la Musique]] and the [[Korg]] Music Festival. In November, the Johnny Alegre AFFINITY inaugurated their new compositions and arrangements before an enthusiastic jazz audience at the University of the Philippines Theatre, which was subsequently broadcast, live, on prime time over national television. This national debut performance was also issued as a DVD by the sponsoring [[Upsilon Sigma Phi]] fraternity and had since been included in a historical documentary of Philippine Jazz, issued by the Jazz Society of the Philippines. In 2004, AFFINITY once again became the focal point of two major jazz concert events, the [[Makati]] Jazz Festival celebrating its Foundation Day; and the 2nd [[Manila]] Jazz Festival.
In 2005, through critical support matched by impressive album sales, Candid Records ushered the Manila “jazz [[Supergroup (music)|superband]]” through a tour of stellar performances (highlighted by a formal launch at the famed [[Ayala Museum]]), capped by two groundbreaking performances at London's [[PizzaExpress]] Jazz Club. Their repeat performance in the 3rd Manila Jazz Festival was subsequently issued as a DVD by the Jewelmer Corporation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jckonline.com/magazine-article/jewelmer-hosts-3rd-manila-jazz-festival |title=Jewelmer Hosts 3rd Manila Jazz Festival |date=2005-11-01|publisher=JCK The Industry Authority}}</ref> A new Candid Records release, entitled ''Eastern Skies'', was launched in December 2007 featuring AFFINITY amidst big band and symphonic arrangements by orchestrator Ria Osorio featuring the music of Johnny Alegre with the Global Studio Orchestra, conducted by [[Gerard Salonga]].
In 2005, through critical support matched by impressive album sales, Candid Records ushered the Manila “jazz [[Supergroup (music)|superband]]” through a tour of stellar performances (highlighted by a formal launch at the famed [[Ayala Museum]]), capped by two groundbreaking performances at London's [[PizzaExpress]] Jazz Club. Their repeat performance in the 3rd Manila Jazz Festival was subsequently issued as a DVD by the Jewelmer Corporation.<ref>{{cite web
|url=https://www.jckonline.com/magazine-article/jewelmer-hosts-3rd-manila-jazz-festival
|title=Jewelmer Hosts 3rd Manila Jazz Festival
|date=2005-11-01
|publisher=JCK The Industry Authority}}</ref> A new Candid Records release, entitled ''Eastern Skies'', was launched in December 2007 featuring AFFINITY amidst big band and symphonic arrangements by orchestrator Ria Osorio featuring the music of Johnny Alegre with the Global Studio Orchestra, conducted by [[Gerard Salonga]].


==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==

Revision as of 13:17, 20 April 2021

Johnny Alegre AFFINITY
Johnny Alegre AFFINITY
Founding members, from left to right: (seated) Tots Tolentino, (standing) Johnny Alegre and Colby de la Calzada, (foreground) Elhmir Saison and Koko Bermejo
Background information
OriginPhilippines
GenresJazz
Years active2002 - present
LabelsCandid Records
MembersJohnny Alegre (guitar), Colby dela Calzada (bass), Elhmir Saison (piano)
Past membersKoko Bermejo (drums), Tots Tolentino (sax), Simon Tan (contrabass), Ria Osorio (keyboards/orchestration)
Websiteaudioslave.com
Johnny Alegre AFFINITY
CAN-KC-5001
Further information
Johnny Alegre AFFINITY
Studio album by
Johnny Alegre AFFINITY
Released2005
Recorded2002-2005
Studio
GenreJazz
LabelCandid Records Philippines
ProducerJohnny Alegre / Licensed by PH AFFINITY Productions
Jazzhound
CCD-79842
Further information
Jazzhound
Studio album by
Johnny Alegre AFFINITY
Released2005
Recorded2002-2005
Studio
GenreJazz
LabelCandid Records UK
ProducerJohnny Alegre / Licensed by PH AFFINITY Productions
Eastern Skies
CAN-KC-5006
Further information
Eastern Skies
Studio album by
Johnny Alegre AFFINITY
Released2007
Recorded2007
Studio
GenreOrchestral jazz
LabelCandid Records Philippines
ProducerJohnny Alegre / Licensed by PH AFFINITY Productions
Stories
UPC:00602537694600
Further information
Stories
Compilation album by
Johnny Alegre AFFINITY
Released2014
Recorded2005 & 2007
Studio
GenreJazz
LabelMCA Music Philippines
ProducerJohnny Alegre / Licensed by PH AFFINITY Productions

The Johnny Alegre AFFINITY is a jazz group originating from the Philippines. It is led by self-taught Philippine guitarist-composer Johnny Alegre, together with bassist Colby de la Calzada, drummer Koko Bermejo, pianist Elhmir Saison and saxophonist Tots Tolentino. The ensemble first gathered in May 2002 at Manila’s Pink Noise Studios for Alegre’s composition, “Stones of Intramuros”, for inclusion in the jazz anthology CD, Adobo Jazz: A Portrait of the Filipino as a Jazz Artist, Vol. 1, and thereafter carried on as a working unit.

The band's first public appearance in October of the same year for the Adobo Jazz album launch at the Monk's Dream Jazz Bar heralded the AFFINITY's reputation – as described by aficionados in the ensuing reviews — as “Manila’s Jazz Superband”, with a power trio at its core. For the remainder of the year, the group emerged in various guises and personnel variations, manned by a who's who of luminaries from the Philippine jazz scene.

In 2003, the original quintet that recorded “Stones of Intramuros” returned to the studio to record new compositions by Alegre; followed by a succession of other dates leading to the release of the eponymous album, Johnny Alegre AFFINITY,[1] by the UK-based jazz specialty label, Candid Records.

The band was prominently featured at the annual Fête de la Musique and the Korg Music Festival. In November, the Johnny Alegre AFFINITY inaugurated their new compositions and arrangements before an enthusiastic jazz audience at the University of the Philippines Theatre, which was subsequently broadcast, live, on prime time over national television. This national debut performance was also issued as a DVD by the sponsoring Upsilon Sigma Phi fraternity and had since been included in a historical documentary of Philippine Jazz, issued by the Jazz Society of the Philippines. In 2004, AFFINITY once again became the focal point of two major jazz concert events, the Makati Jazz Festival celebrating its Foundation Day; and the 2nd Manila Jazz Festival.

In 2005, through critical support matched by impressive album sales, Candid Records ushered the Manila “jazz superband” through a tour of stellar performances (highlighted by a formal launch at the famed Ayala Museum), capped by two groundbreaking performances at London's PizzaExpress Jazz Club. Their repeat performance in the 3rd Manila Jazz Festival was subsequently issued as a DVD by the Jewelmer Corporation.[2] A new Candid Records release, entitled Eastern Skies, was launched in December 2007 featuring AFFINITY amidst big band and symphonic arrangements by orchestrator Ria Osorio featuring the music of Johnny Alegre with the Global Studio Orchestra, conducted by Gerard Salonga.

Awards and nominations

Year Award Giving Body Venue Category Nominated Work Results
2005 18th Awit Awards AFP Theater Best Jazz Album Johnny Alegre AFFINITY Nominated
2008 21st Awit Awards Eastwood Central Plaza Best Jazz Recording Beacon Call Nominated

Discography

Album Catalog/UPC No. Label Year
Stones of Intramuros (single)

Track 9 of Adobo Jazz: A Portrait of the Filipino as a Jazz Artist, Vol. 1

IndiRa Records 2002
Johnny Alegre AFFINITY[3] CAN-KC-5001 Candid 2005
Jazzhound (UK release)[4] CCD-79842 Candid 2005
Jazzhound (radio edit, single)

Track 4 of ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND:
A Select Anthology of Songs Inspired by the Earth[5]

WWF 2006
Eastern Skies[6] CAN-KC-5006 Candid 2007
Stories[7] UPC:00602537694600 MCA 2014

Videography

Title Musicians Director Producer Genre Year Country
Jazz in Time: Commemorative Concert XII[8] Johnny Alegre, Tots Tolentino, Elhmir Saison, Simon Tan, Koko Bermejo Fritz Ynfante Upsilon Sigma Phi jazz concert 2003 Philippines
Jazzhound official music video[9] Johnny Alegre, Tots Tolentino, Elhmir Saison, Colby dela Calzada, Koko Bermejo Fritz Ynfante (concert footage)
Wilfred Galila (video montage) 		PH AFFINITY Productions music video 2005 Philippines
3rd Manila Jazz Festival[10] Johnny Alegre, Tots Tolentino, Elhmir Saison, Simon Tan, Koko Bermejo Angela Poblador Jewelmer International Corporation jazz concert 2005 Philippines
Pinoy Jazz: The Story of Jazz in the Philippines[11] Johnny Alegre, Tots Tolentino, Elhmir Saison, Colby dela Calzada, Koko Bermejo Collis Davis Richie Quirino, Collis Davis documentary 2006 Philippines
Tiendesitas Super Jazz Weekend[12] Johnny Alegre, Elhmir Saison, Yuna Reguerra, Wendell Garcia Dondi Santos Tiendesitas jazz concert 2014 Philippines
Beacon Call[13] Johnny Alegre, Joey Quirino, Colby dela Calzada, Koko Bermejo, Ria Villena-Osorio, Gerard Salonga MCA Music Philippines PH AFFINITY Productions sampler 2014 Philippines

References

  1. ^ "Album Review: Johnny Alegre Affinity, by Johnny Alegre Affinity". globalpinoy.com. 2011-05-17. Retrieved 2012-02-27.
  2. ^ "Jewelmer Hosts 3rd Manila Jazz Festival". JCK The Industry Authority. 2005-11-01.
  3. ^ Johnny Alegre – Affinity (2005, CD)
  4. ^ Johnny Alegre Affinity - Jazzhound | daddykool
  5. ^ "The Harmonics of being Environmentally Sound". World Wildlife Fund - Philippines. 18 August 2006. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2010.
  6. ^ Johnny Alegre – Eastern Skies (2007, CD)
  7. ^ "Album Review: Stories by Johnny Alegre Affinity". Adobo Magazine. June 2, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ Torrevillas, Domini M. "Upsilon mystique". Philstar.com.
  9. ^ Johnny Alegre AFFINITY: "Jazzhound" (Music Video)
  10. ^ "Jewelmer Hosts 3rd Manila Jazz Festival".
  11. ^ "Pinoy Jazz: The Story of Jazz in the Philippines". www.cultureunplugged.com.
  12. ^ Johnny Alegre Affinity
  13. ^ Beacon Call
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