Filipino Mar Dizon, one of the best jazz musicians in Asia

In this interview, Mar Dizon shares stories of his love for jazz, his discovery of indigenous percussion instruments, and the important role that music education played in his career.

Mar Dizon in one of his gigs Source: Supplied by Celeste Macintosh

Very few know that jazz music has been around in the Philippines since the Second World War. A testament to that is the success of several jazz-devoted radio stations in Manila that supported the city becoming a touring capital for international jazz artists. This thriving jazz scene supported the birth of a vibrant local jazz community featuring many great local artists. And just recently, world-class Filipino jazz drummer and percussionist, Mar Dizon, has been recognized and featured in one of Australia’s leading music publications.