FOLLOW YOUR ROAD cover by Louie Reyes & Michael Paulo @ JAZZmopoilitan

Описание: Fil-Am talents stun LA jazz enthusiasts
By Ruben V. Nepales
Philippine Daily Inquirer

LOS ANGELES—How and where do we begin writing about the stunning display of Filipino musical talent in last Saturday evening's "Jazzmopolitan 2012" at the Ford Amphitheater in Hollywood?

Louie Reyes' undisputed jazz vocal skills shined with the nuanced way she rendered Pauline Wilson's "Follow Your Road." Louie's crystal clear, heartfelt interpretation of how "we are all travelers living in a foreign land" made the lyrics resonate with the audience on a deeper level.

Michael, who also played sax on Pauline's original version of "Follow..." as a solo artist in 1994, matched Louie's intensity, note for thrilling note. Their spirited interplay was one of the show's rousing moments.

Louie likewise mesmerized the audience on her first number, "I Got the Music in Me," with Tateng Katindig and the band.

Giselle Tongi, who had flown to LA for another project, graciously consented to coemcee the show. Bravo to director Rex Sampaga, who put together this unforgettable concert, and to executive producer Ted Benito.

With the high benchmarks set on this show, we hope that this bit of news that we heard is not true—that it was the last "Jazzmopolitan." This concert series should continue. Our outstanding music talents and promising ones deserve an outlet such as this, and more.


Louie Reyes teaches 'American Idol' wannabes
Manila Bulletin http://mb.com.ph/node/350511/pinay-

MANILA, Philippines -- Behind a number of "American Idol" hopefuls is Filipino singer Louie Reyes, one of the members of popular group from the '70s, The Minstrels.

Reyes, dubbed as the Philippines' Queen of Jazz, revealed in a recent radio interview that she holds voice lessons for "AI" wannabes in Los Angeles, California. The singer seems highly dedicated to her endeavor, as the daily classes often last until 9 p.m.

Meanwhile, Reyes is currently in the country for a reunion-cum-pre-Valentine concert with her fellow Minstrels members Ding Mercado, Eugene Villaluz, and Ray-Ann Fuentes. Members of another hit 70's show band Circus—Jacqui Magno and Pat Castillo —will also be part of the said show. Both groups made waves during the said era along with the likes of Hotdog, Juan de la Cruz Band, and VST & Company.

The Minstrels' early hits included "Buhat" and its rendition of The Stylistics' "You Make Me Feel Brand New." Reyes and Villaluz also had a hit called "Nothing I Want More."