Many people of the younger generation are largely unaware of artistes who made a mark on the nation’s early music scene. Among them is the late Alfonso Soliano, a.k.a ‘Bapa Jazz Malaysia’. Ranked as one of the musicians who is respected for his immense contribution to the local jazz scene, Alfonso was instrumental in setting-up the first orchestra for RTM (then Radio Malaya) and popular Western music beats such as ‘Bebop’ to the locals. Today with us is Alfonso’s granddaughter and jazz singer, Rachel Guerzo as more about her tribute project, a CD album entitled, ‘Alfonso 25’, in hopes to keep her late grandfather’s legacy alive.

<p>Many people of the younger generation are largely unaware of artistes who made a mark on the nation&rsquo;s early music scene. Among them is the late Alfonso Soliano, a.k.a &lsquo;Bapa Jazz Malaysia&rsquo;. Ranked as one of the musicians who is respected for his immense contribution to the local jazz scene, Alfonso was instrumental in setting-up the first orchestra for RTM (then Radio Malaya) and popular Western music beats such as &lsquo;Bebop&rsquo; to the locals. Today with us is Alfonso&rsquo;s granddaughter and jazz singer, Rachel Guerzo as more about her tribute project, a CD album entitled, &lsquo;Alfonso 25&rsquo;, in hopes to keep her late grandfather&rsquo;s legacy alive.</p>

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