Tots Tolentino
Tots Tolentino[2][3] (born on July 2, 1959) is a jazz musician from the Philippines.
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Birth name | Mario Martin Allid Tolentino |
Born | July 2, 1959 |
Genres | jazz, pop |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, musical arranger |
Instruments | saxophone (tenor, alto, and soprano sax), flute, clarinet, penny whistle |
Years active | 1984-present |
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Nationality | ![]() |
Education | Magna cum laude - Berklee College of Music |
Alma mater | University of the Philippines and Berklee College of Music |
Occupation | Educator in university |
Employer | University of Santo Tomas |
Organization | Asosasyon ng Musikong Pilipino (AMP) |
Relatives | Sen. Arturo Tolentino (grandfather) |
Education
Tots Tolentino's interest in jazz was sparked at 16 years of age after hearing Charlie Parker perform on the saxophone.[4] In 1977, he enrolled at the University of the Philippines Conservatory of Music where he studied flute under Prof. Eric Barcelo. He later enrolled at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, under the tutelage of Joseph "Joe" Viola[5] where he graduated magna cum laude in 1982.[6]
Musical career
Tots began his professional musical career as a session musician for other artists until releasing his self-titled album[7] in 1990. He is acknowledged[8] as one of the first-call musicians in the Philippines since the 1990s and cited as such by the Cultural Center of the Philippines.[9]
Session Musician
Tots has worked with several big names in the Philippine music scene,[10] namely artists like Gary Valenciano, Lea Salonga, Martin Nievera, Janno Gibbs, and Mon David, to name a few. While his primary genre is jazz, his experience working with other musicians and musical artists widened his repertoire to encompass other types of music such as pop, rock, R&B, and worship.
Solo Artist
Early in his career he released three solo albums, namely the self-titled Tots Tolentino[7] in 1990 under Black Gold Records, Inah,[11] in 1991, and Color Real[12] in 1993. In 2012 he released a Christmas album called Tots Tolentino Plays Vehnee Saturno Christmas Songs[13]. In 2015, he released another Christmas album, this time under the Jesuit Communications Foundation, called God Rest Ye! (Christmas Jazz with Tots Tolentino).[14]
Bands
In the 90s, he fronted the group Buhay,[15][16] a band composed of Pinoy jazz veterans Wowee Posadas (keyboards), Mar Dizon[17] (drums), Meong Pacana (bass), and Tots Tolentino. Buhay toured Asia, Europe, and the U.S. spreading the love for Pinoy jazz.[18]
In the mid-1990s Tots was in invited by Asia's premier jazzman, Terumasa Hino[19] to join the Asian Jazz All-Stars Power Quartet,[20][21] a jazz group composed of four of Asia's leading jazz musicians. The frontman of the group is pianist/organist Jeremy Monteiro from Singapore. Other members include guitarist Eugene Pao from Hong Kong, drummer Hong Chanutr Techatana-nan[22] from Thailand, and Tots Tolentino on saxophone.
Tots joined Johnny Alegre AFFINITY in 2002, a Manila-based jazz group that includes frontman Johnny Alegre (guitar), Colby de la Calzada (double bass and bass guitar), Elhmir Saison (piano), and Koko Bermejo (drums). Johnny Alegre AFFINITY has recorded several albums and won several awards.
Tots was one of the founders and main performers/soloists of a large jazz ensemble called The AMP Band,[23] composed of several members of the organization created for Filipino musicians called the Asosasyon ng Musikong Pilipino,[24][25] hence its name. The AMP Band performs at various events and venues such as bars/clubs, hotels, and private functions. It is greatly sought after by local celebrities and often invited to perform with them at shows, guestings, and concerts.
Collaborations
Tots collaborated with other musicians in project bands. The ETS Band, an acronym for the names of the principal members of the band, is composed of Elhmir Saison (keyboards), Tots Tolentino (clarinet), Janno Queyquep (guitar), Noel Asistores (bass), Mar Dizon (drums), and Wilson Matias (2nd keyboards).
Monk's Jazz Bureau, a group that gets its name from the great American jazz pianist, Thelonious Monk - composed of Terry Undag (trumpet), Tots Tolentino (alto sax), Marc Lopez (piano), Colby dela Calzada (bass), and George San Jose (drums).
The Bobby Enriquez All-Star Band - composed of Bobby Enriquez (piano), Emil Mijares (vibraphone), Nestor Gonzaga (trumpet), Abel Valdevia (alto sax), Tots Tolentino (tenor sax), Pikoy Villapando (baritone sax), Narding Sanchez (trombone), Roger Herrera (bass), Tony Velarde (drums), and Nick Boogie (percussion).
Advocacy
His passion for music and specifically Filipino music, and concern for the plight of musicians drove him to meet with like-minded individuals. Together they formed the organization called the Asosasyon ng Musikong Pilipino (Association of Filipino Musicians).[24] This organization strives to professionalize Filipino musicians and provide benefits such as proper wages, standardized contracts, financial assistance, legal counsel, and coordination with government agencies (such as the National Commission on Culture and the Arts and the Cultural Center of the Philippines).
Mentor and Educator
The Filipino Music Art Collective[26] has Tots listed as one of their mentors for improvisation. Years before, Tots had already started mentoring old and new musicians from basic lessons such as music theory to musicality and musical expression. A few years ago, Tots joined the faculty of the University of Santo Tomas Conservatory of Music (UST Music).[27] At present he is the head of the Jazz Studies program[28] and the conductor of the UST Jazz Ensemble.[29][30]
Awards
Year | Award | Category | Work | Artist/s or Group | Result |
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1991 | 4th Awit Awards | Gold Record Award | Tots Tolentino (self-titled album) | Tots Tolentino | Won |
1991 | 4th Awit Awards | Best Jazz Recording | Inah | Tots Tolentino | Won |
1992 | 5th Awit Awards | Best Jazz Instrumental Recording[31] | Inah | Tots Tolentino | Won |
2003 | 15th Awit Awards | Best Jazz Instrumental Recording[31] | Kalabukab | Buhay (Wowee Posadas (keyboards), Mar Dizon (drums), Meong Pacana (bass), and Tots Tolentino (saxophone) | Won |
2005 | 18th Aliw Awards | Best Instrumental Artist | Tots Tolentino | Nominated | |
2005 | 18th Awit Awards | Best Jazz Album | Johnny Alegre AFFINITY (self-titled album) | Johnny Alegre AFFINITY | Nominated |
2008 | 21st Aliw Awards | Best Major Concert[32][33] | Love's What Matters Most (Valentine Concert) | John Lesaca (violin), Tots Tolentino (saxophone), and Noelle Cassandra (harp) | Nominated |
2008 | 21st Aliw Awards | Best Instrumentalist[32][33] | Tots Tolentino (saxophone) | Nominated | |
2016 | 29th Awit Awards | Best Jazz Recording | The Christ Child | composed by Marlene del Rosario, originally performed by Bukas Palad Music Ministry, and interpreted by Tots Tolentino | Nominated |
Discography
Featured
Below is a list of his solo and collaboration albums.
Year | Single/Album | Artist | Label | Barcode/Catalog | Genre | Format |
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1990 | Tots Tolentino[7][34] | Tots Tolentino | Blackgold Records | BA-5166 | Jazz | LP |
1991 | Inah[11] | Tots Tolentino | Blackgold Records | KBA-5203 | Jazz | Cassette |
1993 | Color Real[12] | Tots Tolentino | Dypro Records | 86/91 | Pop/Rock | CD |
2000 | Inner Country[35][36][37][38][39] | Bob Aves | BMG | Jazz | CD | |
2002 | Adobo Jazz: A Portrait of the Filipino as a Jazz Artist, Vol. 1 (two recordings with two different bands) | Johnny Alegre AFFINITY
Monk's Jazz Bureau |
IndiRa Records | Jazz | Compilation CD | |
2002 | Adobo Jazz, Vol. 2 | The Bobby Enriquez All-Star Band | IndiRa Records | Jazz | Compilation CD | |
2003 | Beyond Words[40]Track 10: Until Then | Gary Valenciano | Universal Records Philippines | 669910560853 | CD and Digital Media | |
2005 | Johnny Alegre AFFINITY[41] | Johnny Alegre AFFINITY | Candid Records | CAN-KC-5001 | Jazz | CD |
2005 | Jazzhound[42] | Johnny Alegre AFFINITY | Candid Records | CCD 79842 | Jazz | CD |
2007 | Eastern Skies[43] | Johnny Alegre AFFINITY | Candid Records | CAN-KC-5006 | Jazz | CD |
2011 | Live At The Living Room Jazz Festival, Bangkok[44] | Asian Jazz All-Stars Power Quartet | Jazznote Records | Jazz | CD | |
2012 | A Bossa Nova Love Affair[45][46] | Various artists | Candid Records | CCD 71805 | Jazz | Compilation CD |
2012 | Tots Tolentino Plays Vehnee Saturno Christmas Songs | Tots Tolentino | Saturno Records | Christmas | CD | |
2014 | Stories | Johnny Alegre AFFINITY | MCA Music (Philippines) | UPC:00602537694600 | Jazz | CD |
2015 | God Rest Ye! (Christmas Jazz with Tots Tolentino)[47] | Tots Tolentino | Jesuit Communications Foundation | Christmas | CD | |
2019 | Adobo Jazz: Filipino Jazz Music of Our Time, Vol. 1 | ETS Band | Bowfinger Records | Jazz | Compilation CD |
Session work
Year | Single/Album | Artist | Label | Barcode/Catalog | Genre | Format |
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1976 | Pamasko[48][49] | The New Minstrels | RJV Records | R-5001 | Christmas | LP |
1990 | Thaddea[46] | Rudy Lozano | Ivory Records | 463 | Jazz | Cassette |
1991 | A New Start[46] | Martin Nievera | Dyna Music | Easy Listening | CD | |
1994 | Roads[46] | Martin Nievera | Polycosmic Records | DST-92-243 | Easy Listening | CD |
1996 | Another Chance[46] | Janno Gibbs | Polycosmic Records | 92-264 | Pop/Rock | CD |
1998 | In Love[46] | Lea Salonga | BMG | 1 | Vocal | CD |
1999 | Aawitan Ko Na Lang[46] | Ariel Rivera | Musiko | 117 | Pop/Rock | CD |
1999 | Forever, Forever[46] | Martin Nievera | EMI / PolyEast Records | 547619 | Easy Listening | CD |
1999 | Louie O.[46] | Louie Ocampo | Musiko / BMG | MRMC 128 | New Age | CD |
1999 | Papa's Bag[46] | Menchu Apostol | Viva Records | 99045 | Pop/Rock | CD |
2000 | By Heart[46] | Lea Salonga | BMG | 9 | Easy Listening | CD |
2000 | Jazz in Time[46] | Richard Merk | Star Records | 11-27006-4 | Jazz | CD |
2000 | Revive (Bonus Disc)[46] | Gary Valenciano | Universal Records Philippines | 41221 | Religious | CD |
2000 | Servant of All[46] | Various artists | Viva Records | 0000125 | Pop/Rock | Compilation CD |
2000 | Show Me The Way[46] | Chad Borja | Warner Music Philippines | Pop/Rock | Digital Media | |
2000 | Simply ... Rex[46] | Rex Smith | MCA | 59721 | Pop/Rock | CD |
2000 | The Disco Project[46] | Passage | Neo Musiq | 2000006 | Pop/Rock | CD |
2001 | At The Movies[46] | Ivy Violan | Viva Records | 2001-02 | Pop/Rock | CD |
2001 | My Souvenirs[46] | Martin Nievera | EMI / PolyEast Records | 016145 | Easy Listening | CD |
2001 | Oras[46] | Rannie Raymundo | Neo Musiq | NR-CAS-01-028 | Pop/Rock | CD |
2001 | Soulitude[50][51][46] | Mon David | Easy Listening | CD | ||
2003 | ... Miracle / Giliw[46] | Martin Nievera | Vicor Music | 117 | Easy Listening | CD |
2004 | Best Wishes: A Wedding Songs Collection[46] | Martin Nievera | EMI / PolyEast Records | 578510 | Easy Listening | CD |
2004 | Thor | Thor | Evolution Music / Warner Music Philippines | R&B | CD | |
2004 | Once in a Lifetime | Freestyle | Viva Records | VR CDS 04 137 | Pop | CD |
2005 | When Love Is Gone[46] | Martin Nievera | EMI / PolyEast Records | 34645 | Easy Listening | CD |
2005 | Life and Time | Mon David | Candid Records | CAN-KC-7001 | Vocal Jazz | CD |
2006 | My One and Only Love[50] | Mon David | Candid Records | Vocal Jazz | CD | |
2007 | Milestones[46] | Martin Nievera | EMI | 09291 | Easy Listening | CD |
2008 | Angelsong[52] | Aya Yuson | Candid Records | Jazz | CD | |
2012 | Stranger on the Shore[46] | Mishka Adams | Candid Records | CCD 79858 | Jazz | CD |
Notable Performances
Year | Event | Venue | with Artist/s or Group |
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1996 | Mt. Fuji Jazz Festival[53] | Lake Yamanaka area, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan | Asian Jazz All-Stars Power Quartet |
2003 | WOW Turismo Para sa Filipino[54] | Cultural Center of the Philippines | Tots Tolentino |
2005 | Jazz in Love at the Podium[55] | The Podium | Johnny Alegre AFFINITY |
2005 | Mishka Adams Farewell Concert[56] | Music Museum | Tots Tolentino |
2006 | Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival aka JakJazz[57] | Jakarta Convention Center, Senayan | Tots Tolentino |
2006 | Pinoy Jazz: The Story of Jazz in the Philippines[58] documentary video | UST Jazz Band - featured soloist of the U.S.T. Jazz Band headed by Prof. Roger Llado | |
2008 | Love’s What Matters Most[59][60] | Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Reception Hall | John Lesaca (violin), Tots Tolentino (saxophone), and Noelle Cassandra (harp). |
2010 | David Benoit: Live in Concert[61] | Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Plenary Hall | Tots Tolentino |
2011 | Jazztastic! - The Living Room Jazz Festival[62] | The Living Room (Bangkok, Thailand) | Asian Jazz All-Stars Power Quartet |
2012 | Honoring the Jazz Masters,[63] 7th Philippine International Jazz Festival | Insular Life Auditorium | AMP Band |
2012 | London Jazz Festival[64] | Pizza Express Jazz Club, Dean Street | Asian Jazz All-Stars Power Quartet |
2012 | Asia-Europe Tour 2012 | Singapore, United Kingdom, France, and Hong Kong | Asian Jazz All-Stars Power Quartet |
2013 | Jazz at the Tap Room[65] | Manila Hotel | AMP Band |
2013 | Borneo Jazz[66] | Park City Everly Hotel grounds, Miri | Asian Jazz All-Stars Power Quartet |
2013 | Laura Fygi: Kind of Blue[67] | Fairmont Raffles Hotel, Makati | Tots Tolentino |
2013 | 2nd CCP International Jazz Festival[68] | Cultural Center of the Philippines | AMP Band |
2014 | 9th Philippine International Jazz Festival[69][70] | Sunset Pavilion, Sofitel Philippine Plaza | Tots Tolentino |
2014 | Queremos tanto a Julio (Tribute to Argentine writer Julio Cortazar)[71][72] | Ateneo de Manila University | Tots Tolentino |
2014 | 2014 Tokyo Manila Jazz and Arts Festival[73][74][75] | Rockwell Tent | AMP Band |
2014 | 2014 Euro-Pinoy Jazz Concert[76] | Plaza Maestranza - Intramuros, Manila. | Tots Tolentino |
2014 | EVG London Jazz Festival[77] | Ronnie Scott's | Asian Jazz All-Stars Power Quartet |
2014 | Gardens by the Bay Year-End Festivities[78] | Supertree Grove, Gardens By The Bay, Malaysia | Asian Jazz All-Stars Power Quartet |
2016 | Macau Jazz Week 2016[79] | Macau Cultural Center | Asian Jazz All-Stars Power Quartet |
2017 | Kuching Waterfront Jazz Festival | The Waterfront Grand Margherita Hotel | Asian Jazz All-Stars Power Quartet |
2017 | Gary V: Love in Motion[80] | Grand Ballroom of Shangri-La, The Fort | AMP Band |
2017 | PPO Season Concert III[81] | Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, CCP Main Theater | Tots Tolentino |
2017 | 35th Season of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra[82][83] | Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, Gerard Salonga conductor | |
2020 | Panagbenga International Jazz Festival[84] (postponed) | Baguio City | Tots Tolentino |
2020 | CCP's JAZZ STAY AT HOME: Virtual Jazz Festival 2020[85][86][87][88] | online - Free Jazz Improvisation session | Tots Tolentino |
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External Links
- Tots Tolentino at IMDb
- Tots Tolentino on Spotify
- Tots Tolentino at Last.fm
- Tots Tolentino on Facebook
- Johnny Alegre AFFINITY at Last.fm
- Asosasyon ng Musikong Pilipino (AMP)
- Discography of Tots Tolentino at AllMusic.com
- The Asian Jazz All-Stars Power Quartet at Last.fm
- Official biography of Tots Tolentino in the Cultural Center of the Philippines website