Johnny Alegre Explained

Johnny Alegre
Birth Name:Juan Bautista Alegre y Hernaez
Birth Date:June 4, 1955
Birth Place:Pasay, Rizal, Philippines
Nationality:Filipino
Alma Mater:University of the Philippines
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Spouse:Jocelyn Albao Alegre
Mother:Teodora Hernaez de Alegre
Father:Narciso J. Alegre
Relatives:Juan B. Alegre (grandfather)
Amanda Sargent (grandmother)
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Genre:Jazz, World Fusion
Occupation:Musician, Guitarist-Composer
Instrument:Guitar, Keyboards
Years Active:1981–present
Label:Candid, MCA
Associated Acts:Johnny Alegre AFFINITYHUMANFOLKAbsolute Zero

Juan Bautista H. Alegre III (born June 4, 1955),[1] known professionally as Johnny Alegre, is a jazz guitarist and composer from Manila, Philippines. He leads the jazz group Johnny Alegre Affinity[2] and the world music group Humanfolk.[3]

Biography

Career

Alegre studied composition at the University of the Philippines College of Music in the latter 1970s. He was a founding member of the U.P. Jazz Ensemble.[4] He participated in workshops by composer Erhard Karkoschka, guitarist Ike Isaacs, and composer Chou Wen-chung.

In May 2002, Alegre formed the Johnny Alegre Affinity with bassist Colby de la Calzada, drummer Koko Bermejo, pianist Elhmir Saison, and saxophonist Tots Tolentino. Their first recorded work, "Stones of Intramuros", written by Alegre, was included in the limited edition Philippine jazz anthology Adobo Jazz: A Portrait of the Filipino as a Jazz Artist (Vol. 1).[5]

The self-titled album Johnny Alegre Affinity was released in the Philippines in mid-2005 by Candid Records Philippines; and was rereleased in England the same year by Candid Records (UK)[6] for global distribution as Jazzhound. This was followed by performances at the PizzaExpress Jazz Club in London with guest saxophonist, Dimitri Vassilakis.

During 2006 and 2007, Alegre and Affinity worked on Eastern Skies, an album of original compositions with the Global Studio Orchestra conducted by Gerard Salonga.[7] In 2009 MCA released Johnny Alegre 3, a trio album with Ron McClure (bass) and Billy Hart (drums). Alegre was MCA's first jazz act from the Philippines.[8] In 2014, MCA released a compilation of highlights from Alegre's Candid Records recordings, entitled Stories.[9] [10]

In 2008, Alegre recorded Humanfolk, the name of an album and a band formed with percussionist Susie Ibarra, drummer Roberto Juan Rodriguez, Cynthia Alexander, and Malek Lopez. For Humanfolk he wrote "Para Sa Tao" based on the Baybayin letters of the Tagalog language.

Alegre is profiled in the books The Great Jazz Guitarists by Scott Yanow[11] and the Cultural Center of the Philippines Encyclopedia of Philippine Art, Second edition (Volume 7).[12] [13]

In November 2023, a retrospective of Alegre's urban folk compositions for Humanfolk were featured in a 2-hour recital at the Ayala Museum, hosted by the Filipinas Heritage Library.[14] [15] [16] The recorded music of Johnny Alegre, including his independently produced works, is aggregated by The Orchard, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment.

Family

Johnny Alegre is the youngest surviving grandchild of the late Senator Juan Bautista Alegre y Levantino,[17] senator[18] who represented the Philippines's 6th senatorial district to the 6th and 7th Philippine Legislatures. The family genealogy of Johnny Alegre is descended from Carlist exiles[19] from Spain to the Philippines and intermarried with Filipinos. His paternal grandmother, Amanda ("Aimee") Alegre née Sargent,[20] [21] is descended from the early Sargent family of New England.[22] [23] [24] [25] [26] [27]

Other personas

Johnny Alegre is a member of FILSCAP and tenured with the Philippine International Jazz and Arts Festival as a consultant. He is an active Wikimedian advocate that includes WikiProject Jazz. As Juan Bautista H. Alegre, he is a Rotary Club past president (Makati Rockwell,[28] [29] Rotary International District 3830),[30] [31] [32] and was conferred a Paul Harris fellowship.[33] [34]

Discography

AlbumCatalog/UPC No.LabelYear
Stones of Intramuros (single) Track 9
Adobo Jazz: A Portrait of the Filipino as a Jazz Artist, Vol. 1		IndiRa Records2002
Johnny Alegre AFFINITYCAN-KC-5001Candid2005
Jazzhound (UK release)CCD 79842Candid2005
Jazzhound (radio edit, single) Track 4
Environmentally Sound: A Select Anthology of Songs Inspired by the Earth[35] 		WWF2006
Eastern SkiesCAN-KC-5006Candid2007
Johnny Alegre 3 UPC:00600753200070MCA2009
Mammals[36] [37] Japan Music WeekPH AFFINITY Productions2010
Humanfolk[38] UPC:00600753330432MCA2011
StoriesUPC:00602537694600MCA2014
"ILWY" (vinyl)[39] [40] HOURGLASS001Hourglass2020
Johnny Alegre AFFINITY (2LP)[41] [42] JAA-001-BRBackspacer Records[43] 2022

Collaborations

See main article: List of Johnny Alegre collaborations.

Videography

Johnny Alegre Affinity

TitleMusiciansDirectorProducerGenreYearVenue
Jazz in Time: Commemorative Concert XII[44] Johnny Alegre, guitar ♦ Colby dela Calzada, contrabass ♦ Koko Bermejo, drums ♦ Elhmir Saison, piano ♦ Tots Tolentino, alto saxFritz YnfanteUpsilon Sigma Phijazz concert2003U.P. Theater
Jazzhound official music videoJohnny Alegre, guitar ♦ Colby dela Calzada, contrabass ♦ Koko Bermejo, drums ♦ Elhmir Saison, piano ♦ Tots Tolentino, alto saxFritz Ynfante (concert footage)
Wilfred Galila (video montage)		Mowelfund
PH AFFINITY Productions		music video2005Mowelfund
3rd Manila Jazz Festival[45] Johnny Alegre, guitar ♦ Simon Tan, contrabass ♦ Koko Bermejo, drums ♦ Elhmir Saison, piano ♦ Tots Tolentino, alto saxAngela PobladorJewelmer International Corporationjazz concert2005Greenbelt Theater
Pinoy Jazz: The Story of Jazz in the Philippines[46] Johnny Alegre, guitar ♦ Colby dela Calzada, contrabass ♦ Koko Bermejo, drums ♦ Elhmir Saison, piano ♦ Tots Tolentino, alto saxCollis DavisRichie Quirino,[47] Collis Davisdocumentary2006U.P. Theater
Fête de la Musique 2011Johnny Alegre, guitar ♦ Colby dela Calzada, electric bass ♦ Mar Dizon, drumsFranz Lawrence TanFête de la Musique[48] jazz concert2011The Fort BGC, Taguig
Tiendesitas Super Jazz WeekendJohnny Alegre, guitar ♦ Yuna Reguerra, electric bass ♦ Wendell Garcia, drums ♦ Elhmir Saison, keyboardsDondi SantosTiendesitasjazz concert2014Tiendesitas
Beacon CallJohnny Alegre, guitar ♦ Colby dela Calzada, contrabass ♦ Koko Bermejo, drums ♦ Joey Quirino, piano ♦ Ria Villena-Osorio, orchestration ♦ Gerard Salonga, conductorMCA Music PhilippinesPH AFFINITY Productionssampler2014MCA Music Philippines
Manila JazzInterviews with Johnny Alegre, Tots Tolentino, Elhmir Saison, Mar Dizon, (seen: Colby dela Calzada)Richard VillamorRichard Villamordocumentary2013Greater Manila Area

Humanfolk

TitleMusiciansDirectorProducerCategoryYearVenue
Para Sa TaoAbby Clutario, vocals, keyboards & Chapman Stick ♦ Johnny Alegre, acoustic guitar ♦ Cynthia Alexander, bass ♦ Malek Lopez, electronicsDaphne OliverosPH AFFINITY Productionsmusic video2011Greater Manila Area
Hexagram IIAbby Clutario, keyboards & vocals ♦ Johnny Alegre, guitars & percussion ♦ Rodney Vidanes, bass ♦ Zach Lucero, drums ♦ Frances Escapé, percussionPerth SalvaPH AFFINITY Productionslive in the studio2013Perthman Studios, San Juan, Manila
Himig Ng PaskoAbby Clutario, keyboards & vocals ♦ Johnny Alegre, guitars & percussion ♦ Rodney Vidanes, bass ♦ Zach Lucero, drumsJM Quiblat PH AFFINITY Productionsmusic video2014Infinitif Studios
Naglalarong IlawKris Gorra Dancel, vocals & rhythm guitar ♦ Johnny Alegre, guitars ♦ Abby Clutario, keyboards & harmonies ♦ Rodney Vidanes, bass ♦ Zach Lucero, drums ♦ Deej Rodriguez, percussionPhillip Miguel Luis & Lycylle Bianca Tse CawalingPH AFFINITY Productionsmusic video2015Infinitif Studios
IndiemandJohnny Alegre, guitars ♦ Abby Clutario, keyboards & vocals ♦ Deej Rodriguez, percussionPamela CarbonellThe Filipino Channel[49] music video2019Pasig City Wildlife Reserve

Awards

YearAward
1974Don Carlos Palanca Awards for Literature, One-Act Play (English) Division, 2nd Place[50]
1982Foremost Exponent of Jazz awarded by the Philippine Ministry of Tourism at the 1st Cebu Jazz Festival
2006Award Of Excellence for Exemplary Musicianship by WWF Philippines for his musical support of the "For A Living Planet" advocacy.
2010Plaque of Appreciation for his musical support of the Climate Change advocacy from a combined Oxfam and Dakila initiative.
2012Awit Awards,[51] Best World Music Recording, Humanfolk, Philippine Association of the Record Industry
2013Icon Award, 8th Philippine International Jazz and Arts Festival[52]
2013-->Best Performer Award, Kansai Music Conference[53]
2014Aliw Awards, Best Instrumentalist[54] [55] [56]
2014 -->Living the Credo Award, Upsilon Sigma Phi Alumni Association
2016Outstanding Professional Award, Superbrands Philippines Council[57]
2019Inspiring Leadership Award, Rotary International[58] District 3830
2019-->Paul Harris Fellow,[59] [60] The Rotary Foundation[61]

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