Filipino Jazz Pianist - Jojo Jose
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"Bato Sa Buhangin" (Stone in the Sand) - original was theme song in the movie Bato Sa Buhangin starring Fernando Poe Jr. and Vilma Santos, now Batangas Governor
Jojo Jose "The Days of Wine and Roses" by Henry Mancini
I found this Filipino Jazz artist, Jojo Jose, on the internet while I was looking for many renditions of the song “The Prayer” popularized by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli.
I was really impressed and mesmerized by his performance. The way I look at it, he’s a professional musician. He even composes and arranges some of his songs. He plays both Filipino and foreign songs very well. He is so gifted and talented. I wish I can play piano like him. I really love to learn to play jazz on piano because I like listening to smooth jazz music. I’ll try to find where to buy his CDs for my collection and maybe find easy piano music sheets to play some of his songs.
His family must be very proud of him. I am also proud of him being a Filipino that's why I showcase his God-given talent here on my hubpages.
Following are my favorites. I can listen to him all day. It’s so relaxing and soothing. Hope you like them too. Enjoy watching and listening to all the videos!
Jojo Jose "Yellow Days" having fun playing piano
Jojo Jose "You" new arrangement of Basil Valdez' song
Jojo Jose "When I Fall in Love... Somewhere Over the Rainbow Medley" on piano
Jojo Jose "Kei's Song" by David Benoit
Jammin' with recording artist Freddie del Prado with song "Saan Ka Man Naroroon" (Wherever you are)
Composed and arranged by Jojo Jose in 1996 - "I Wanna Be With You Tonight"
Jammin' with recording artist Freddie del Prado with song "I Wanna Be With You Tonight". Jojo Jose wrote the lyrics and arranged the song.
"Samba Ko" (My Samba) originally composed by Jojo Jose in 1997; Jojo also performs with another Filipino Jazz artist Boy Katindig also now based in the US.
Jojo Jose "Isang Mundo Isang Awit" (One world, one song) by Leah Navarro
'80s music "Sometime Somewhere" by Basil Valdez and arranged by Ryan Cayabyab; Jojo Jose played it on his Technics piano.
"Empty Pocket Blues" composed by Jojo Jose in 1990
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Great Music! Very relaxing and he plays so well! Mabuhay!
Thanks tonymac and cheeky for the comments. I'm glad you like the music.
dyesebel. i'm his no. 1 fan. i know him personally. he's seattle's best kept secret. he's accomplished many things in music that i know other musicians are still dreaming of.
i'm his brother
Thanks renegj for your comment. Where can I buy your brother's CD?
his cd's were not yet commercially released. most of them were produced for family, friends,fellow musicians and fundraising events.i can ask him to send you one. thanks for your write up about him. by the way, check out his latest composition on you tube - mi hijo jeronimo.
galing ni kuya!!!!!!!!!!!
hi rham, thanks for dropping by.. I agree, your kuya (brother) is excellent.
Filipino talents in music abound. Its a pity that many self-made musicians who can play the piano even if they don't read notes, live and die unheard and unappreciated. I knew of one Rodolfo Salvio, a good friend and with awesome talent that I have not heard of for ages. If you happen to know where he is, I would appreciate a line.
This is very enjoyable.
Jojo Joes is awesome. I agree with you, I can listen to him all day long. I live in the state of Florida. Are any of his CD's available here in the States? I really appreciate you putting him on the internet. I've become an instant fan. Thanks again.
CLW
are his cds commercially available now?
tonymac04 2 years ago
Great insight into a jazz artist I have never heard of before! Thanks so much for sharing.
Love and peace
Tony