Jacqui Magno Performs at Palacio de Maynila, July 26

It was a privilege for me to join Ms.Jacqui Magno over lunch at Martinilly's for an "intimate" interview about her upcoming birthday concert, "Moonlight and Love Songs," which will hold center stage on July 26, 2014 at the Palacio de Maynila Tent along Roxas Blvd. Malate.  Show starts at 8 PM.  

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Gracious Jacqui Magno Jams at Primos

Ms. Jacqui Magno jams during Musician's Night Mondays @PRIMOS,
with guitarist Angelo Garcia, drummer Benzon Ang, bassist Eric Jodloman and keyboard player Rey Infante.

"Yes, it really is her!", I said to myself when I spotted her at Primos Cuisine and Lounge. THE Ms. Jacqui Magno, Philippines' Queen of Jazz, and multi-awarded jazz artiste, was seated several tables away from me. I first came across Ms. Magno back in 1988, when I was part of a concert at the Araneta Coliseum, as a (then) young jazz dancer, under the tutelage of Douglas Nierras.  But that was like almost 26 years ago! Now, by fate, I was excited to hear her beautiful voice once again.  I have always been a fan, ever since I heard her song, "Capture the Changes," written by Boy Katindig.

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