Mario Ponce Enrile Quartet / From This Moment On

Born into a family of musicians, Mario Ponce-Enrile began singing in the choir of the Ateneo de Manila in the Philippines before continuing his training in Italy and then Paris. He has collaborated with many figures in European jazz and developed a vocal approach based on listening, flexible phrasing, and the search for a personal tone, inspired by his encounter with Barry Harris.

For this concert, Mario Ponce-Enrile will mainly perform songs from his first album, From This Moment On, recorded at the legendary Van Gelder Studio in New Jersey.

Between rare standards and timeless ballads, he pays tribute to the great tradition of vocal jazz while asserting a unique, clear, and nuanced voice. On stage, his interpretation combines rhythmic precision, warmth, and depth in an atmosphere that is both intimate and vibrant.