Wavelength Band

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Ferdinand's musical beginnings traces back to his early days in the Island of Guam where his family moved to from their native Philippines.  His introduction into the music scene came by way of singing with his neighborhood buddies, and his appreciation for the keyboards did not surface until the Beatles burst into the music scene.  

An air organ with buttons that played chords was his first instrument, and it didn't take long for him to play with his first band at age 14.    Rock influences from underground groups Jimi Hendrix, Cream and Led Zeppelin contributed to his musical experience.  Playing with various bands through high school further exposed Ferdinand  to other genre of music that ranged from Blood Sweat and Tears to Earth, Wind and Fire and Santana.  

San Francisco's musical scene convinced Ferdinand to devote himself entirely to his music, and after graduating with an Electrical Engineering degree, he toured with Colla'ge, a 7-piece San Francisco funk and R&B group.  During his travels throughout the continental US and Hawaii, Ferdinand would have the opportunity to perform/open for the likes of Coke Escovedo, the Brothers Johnson Band, the Temptations, Cold Blood, and Chubby Checker. 

After traveling, Ferdinand's musical tastes began to change and his influences soon included jazz artists Herbie Hancock, Chic Corea, Bob James, and George Benson.  He then started the original Wavelength band in the 1980's and it has since evolved into the fusion of sounds and styles that it is today, with various San Francisco Bay musicians contributing over the years. 

The songs that he writes and arranges are a product of his diverse, unique and continually evolving musical background.

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