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GeektaristaEp 9: Aya Yuson - Kulay, Freeverse, WdoujiAya Yuson is a Jazz Musician and guitar player known for his creativity and deep knowledge of music theory.Although he did play mainstream music with the likes of bands like Freeverse and Kulay. Aya is better known and recognized for being the guitarist of the band Wdouji (together with Koko Bermejo on drums, Simon Tan on bass, and Ronald Tomas on Saxophone) with whom they released the album “Ground Zero”. In 2008 he released his Album “Angelsong” and showed everyone that Pinoy Jazz lives on.Very well respected and held in high regard by the who’s who of the guitar com...2021-12-1331 min
GeektaristaEp 8: Kakoy Legaspi - Mr. Crayon, Rivermaya, Bamboo, Peryodiko, Salindiwa, Blue Jean JunkiesKakoy is known to be one of the top guitarists in the whose played with some of the most popular bands and musicians in the country. He's cut his teeth in the band scene by playing with Mr.Crayon where he's built a reputation as a scorching blues and blues rock guitar player covering tunes from Eric Clapton to Stevie Ray Vaughan. As his experience and playing evolved, it's not a surprise how his talent and musicianship was recognized. He's played with the likes of the Blue Jean Junkies, Barbies Cradle, Peryodiko, Dong Abay and has done numerous session work a...2021-11-282h 29
GeektaristaEp 7: Coco Coo - Apartel, Ely BuendiaYou have seen him play everything from metal, hard shuffling blues tunes, and jazz and has inspired students from all over (from the Philippines to North America). He is a guitar teacher, session guitarist, and side man who has been part of the Philippine guitar scene and has played with the likes of AfterImage, Ely Buendia(etc.) and the band Apartel.Coco is currently working on an instrumental album entitled “Skeleton”, collaborating with musicians such as Janno Kweykep, Dan Gil, Nathan Azarcon, Bea Lao, Rommel Dela Cruz, Reli De Vera, Boyet Aquino, and RJ Pineda, to name a few.He is v...2021-10-301h 36
GeektaristaEp 6: Rey Infante - Rey Infante TrioJazz guitar great and multi-instrumentalist Rey Infante keeps the bebop flame alive in a career that has spanned decades.His versatility and wide musical range has allowed him to play in cover bands in the early part of his career in the Philippines, Asia, even Europe as a guitarist, vocalist, and pianist before focusing solely on Jazz.Rey has performed at the World Youth Jazz Festival in 2017 and 2018 and is definitely the name often associated with Bebob in the country. He has performed with famed jazz artists like the famed bebop jazz organist Tony Monaco at the Bacolod Jazzfest in 2018...2021-06-062h 05
GeektaristaEp 5: Pido Lalimarmo - Side A, Artstart, South Border, Pido & Take One, Bobby Taylor Band, BlackcowsHe is known to have been one of the first members of the premiere band SIDE A and is one of the founding members of the band ArtStart known for songs like: Misty Glass Window, Panaginip, and Danielle. Since then he has moved on to playing for Southborder, working on his solo career with Pido and Take One, and has played abroad as the main guitarist for the Motown legend Bobby Taylor (who was most notable for discovering and mentoring The Jackson 5). Pido currently performs as a solo artist and also with his Steely Dan tribute band the Blackcows. You...2021-05-162h 26
GeektaristaEp 4: Cezar Aguas - Session Guitar Legend - Regine Velasquez - Leah Salonga - GMAQ Band - Co-Musical Director "The Voice Philippines"For almost 20 years Cezar (also fondly called Chief or Chiep in the industry) has played with the "Mega Band" of Sharon Cuneta at the height of her career in music and show business as the main guitar player & arranger for The Sharon Cuneta show.Cezar has recorded for most if not ALL of the most popular singers and musicians in the country, as guitarist and/ or arranger, which comprises an enviable list that includes the likes of: Sharon Cuneta, Regine Velasquez, Leah Salonga, Martin Nievera, Gary Valenciano, Janno GIbbs, Ogie Alcasid, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Lani Misalucha, Ariel Rivera, Sarah Geronimo, Ic...2021-03-282h 07
GeektaristaEp 3: Noel Mendez - Hayp, Second Wind, Apo Hiking Society, Francis M. (Hardware Syndrome)He has played with premiere bands like the HAYP, Second Wind, Apo Hiking Society (as their resident guitarist), and The Dawn (after the passing of their original guitarist Teddy Diaz).He has worked and collaborated with Pinoy Hip Hop pioneer and widely considered to be the most successful Filipino rapper of all time (Francis Magalona) as a member of his band "Hardware Syndrome". His musical involvement with FrancisM included his stint as the musical director for his TV shows.He is known to be a prolific session player as well and was known to have recorded an outstanding 450 songs in 1 y...2021-03-041h 38
GeektaristaEp 2: Kelly Badon - Side A, Kelly Badon ProjectHe studied in the UP Conservatory of Music and has played in numerous bands throughout his storied career covering blues, rock, folk rock and country and jazz. Kelly is best known as a founding member, lead guitarist, and award winning artist as a member of the "Philippines Premier Band - SIDE A" for 18 years.Side A has achieved phenomenal success and has earned double and triple platinum sales for albums like the "The WHITE Album", "The BLUE Album" which has spawned hits like "Hold On" - "Tuloy Pa Rin Ako".Their 1995 album by your side won two awit awards "Best Pe...2021-02-211h 14
GeektaristaEp 1: Butch Victoriano - Hayp, Southborder, Arnel Pineda BandOne of the guitarists for the 90's rock band "Hayp", which popularized the song "I'll Wait For You" on the airwaves, Butch Victoriano has done session work and recordings with Top 40 artists such as Martin Nievera, Dingdong Avanzado, and Jaya. He is an award winning artist and founding member of the band "SouthBorder"- whose songs "Ikaw Nga", "Kahit Kailan", "Love of my Life" and "Rainbow" have garnered more than 170 million listens on Spotify.Butch is currently the main guitar player and musical director for the Arnel Pineda band. Knowing that Butch is someone who learned to play Van Halen s...2021-02-101h 57