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Pinoytuner and Planet Jazz Bring Sungha Jung to Cebu and Manila

Update: ticketing info (pricing and outlets) out now. Get your tickets now; they're selling ridiculously quick, no kidding.

By Aldus Santos

The Z Spot: Bojan Z in Concert

Bojan Z kicks off cultural program FrancoPhil and punctuates the Philippine International Jazz Festival with a free show February 28.

By Aldus Santos

A Jazzy Valentines in the City of Smiles

The 4th Bacolod Jazz Fest happens February 15, 2013, 6PM, at the La Proa Ballroom of L’Fisher Hotel. Details here.

By Aldus Santos

Skarlet Seeks Health Coverage for Working Musicians Via New NGO

Skarlet helms HOM, an NGO that seeks to give working Pinoy musicians a stab at the good life. January 17… By Aldus Santos


Pinoytuner Live! Presents: The Bop Machine

Pinoytuner Live! gives our jazz brothers the stage this month. Show happens November 21 at saGuijo. Performances by Absolute Zero, Hidden Nikki,… By Aldus Santos


Ask Lee and Dave, Win Tickets!

Want to snag a pair of free tickets to the Lee Ritenour-Dave Grusin show next week? Well, ask 'em!

By Aldus Santos

No Mere Harlequins: Lee Ritenour and Dave Grusin in Manila

Two of the most celebrated figures of contemporary jazz come together for a Manila show: Lee Ritenour and Dave Grusin.… By Aldus Santos


Four-Day Tokyo-Manila Jazz & Arts Festival Kicks off May 9th

The TMJAF is, in a nutshell, a musico-cultural journey like no other. Details of the four-day fest here.

By The PlanetJazz Team

The Jeff Lorber Fusion to Hit the Mandarin Ballroom October 14

Smooth-jazz pioneer Jeff Lorber is back with his seminal group to crank out some fusion tunes. And the good news… By Aldus Santos


Boy Katindig Jazz Competition: A Night of Great Music and Friendly Competition

Baihana is the big winner in the first ever Boy Katindig Jazz Competition.


Upcoming Biopics: A Cubist Miles, a Miscast Nina?

Don Cheadle plays a "cubist" Miles Davis; Zoe Saldana gets petitioned to get removed as Nina Simone.  

By Aldus Santos

Abe Lagrimas, Jr. Among Thelonious Monk Semi-Finalists, To Enter Finals

Abe Lagrimas, Jr. vies for the top three spots at the Thelonious Monk finals, judged by Brian Blade, et al. 

By Aldus Santos

The CompanY competes in The Venetian Macao's Jazz and Blues Fest!

Renowned Filipino vocal quintet qualifies to compete in an international jazz and blues festival this weekend!

By Gang Badoy

Back To The Garden: The Artistry of Joni Mitchell

The Berklee College of Music pays tribute to the great Joni Mitchell in this one-of-a-kind show.

By Michelle Deles

Reunited: Aretha Franklin and Clive Davis

One of the greatest singers of all time returns to the studio with legendary hit-making producer.

By Michelle Deles

UNESCO International Jazz Day

April 30, 2012 is International Jazz Day. Read on to see what's in store for jazz fanatics everywhere.

By Michelle Deles

Now Spinning.

Come on board. Listen. And enjoy the ride! PlanetJazz, spinning cool.

By Claudine Najera

Lee Ritenour's Global Music Competition Keeps Young Dreams Alive!

Acclaimed jazz guitarist gives young talents the chance to live their musical dreams.

By Michelle Deles