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<div><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lE4XNaAB9wU??si=sSNvgOR2eKKqInIR&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> </div>Hitting the music scene with their US debut single, “Jammin Around the World” is Cinco Jones, a newly formed group based in Manila, featuring American singer-songwriter Larry Jones and Filipino musician-songwriter Max Cinco.This is a new dynamic with an American artist and long-time “Pinoy” writing music with a Filipino artist, highlighting the excellence of Filipino musicians and recording in the Philippines.“I had memories of people, places and events I’ve experienced over the decades here in the Philippines and Asia. I love music and I thought it would be fun to share these memories in the form of songs so I dabbled somewhat in writing, and showed them to a longtime friend in Manila. He put me in touch with Max to see if there was anything of substance and decided to test the waters,” said Jones.Shortly after, Cinco arranged the music for the song and their debut single &quot;Jammin’ Around the World&quot; was developed as a country rock tune. But he said, “You gotta sing your songs” — something Jones had never planned on. Within a few weeks, Cinco had a group of musicians and technicians gathered at Meadowlark Productions recording studio in Antipolo for a live recording session with Jones on vocals.According to Cinco, “I saw that he was not trying to fit in with the current trends of today&#x27;s music but an honest to goodness presentation of Larry as a songwriter. The music is fresh because of its authentic nature to the point it brought pure joy to the people in the recording studio during our tracking sessions and to everyone involved in the production.”<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1782003694102Max Cinco Larry Jonesat Red Rhino.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Max Cinco and Larry Jones at Red Rhino. Handout</div>“All of a sudden being in a studio in itself was intimidating to me, never having done anything like this before. But the group was having so much fun doing the session and watching our lead guitarist Silas knock it out of the part, I saw something more. Careful what you wish for eh!” said Jones“It really happened that fast. I guess it was about not having the time or ambition earlier in life and now wanting to do it for fun as I’m approaching 70 years old, so it’s not like I was looking for a music career.  “I received lots of encouragement from many friends associated with the music scene saying to just go for it man, what do you have to lose. The bucket list theory.”Cinco added: “I think we’ve got something new that is needed at this time here in the Philippines, some good happy homegrown music and put it on the international stage.“The songs make subtle mention of Philippine life. They are singable and danceable. Something really cool for the many OFW’s and Filipino communities around the world. They can relate to the culture, the places and era in Larry’s songs.”After completing “Jammin Around the World,” the two got right back into the studio to work on more songs and that’s when Jones asked Cinco, “You down for a Cinco Jones group?“Ya man, Let’s do it, ”said Cinco. <div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1782003668843Max Cinco.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Max Cinco. Handout</div>Their second song “Dancin In The P. I.” is currently in post-production for a July release.Cinco is very familiar with the Philippine music scene being the son of a musician and started playing in bands when he was a teenager. He studied at UST Conservatory of Music majoring in Jazz Studies. He has played in many bands of his own as well as others including currently with the premier Beatles tribute band, AREA ONE.He started in the industry as a producer, composer, arranger and session player, playing drums, piano and keyboards. Some of his notable collaborations have been with Philippine artists Halina, Blaster Salonga and Toneejay.A veteran drummer, Cinco loves channeling his inner Ringo Starr and Keith Moon with his drumming style bringing vast beats to the Cinco Jones sound.Jones, originally from Spokane, Washington, is not new to the Philippines however, having been here since 1979 and spending a majority of his life in Asia/Philippines working in the petroleum/geothermal industry long ago, and with his late wife Daisy Basa Jones, raised their kids in BF Homes Paranaque back in the ‘80s, hence the song “Dancin In The P. I.”He is married to Melba Arribas, a former model and longtime partner of the late Philippine artist Lee Aguinaldo and lives between Antipolo and Federal Way, Washington.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1782003642245Larry Jones.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Larry Jones. Handout</div>Cinco Jones brings a touch of Nashville, country rock with a little island life and some ’80s era dance rhythm to their songwriting and music style.They plan to release their first EP album titled “Wake n Bake Sunday” in the Philippines in November 2026. What&#x27;s the future look like for Cinco Jones?  “Simply put. Cinco Jones will continue recording songs. Let’s keep the music flowing,” said Cinco.You can find their music currently on Spotify, iTunes, Amazon and Apple Music.

Hitting the music scene with their US debut single, “Jammin Around the World” is Cinco Jones, a newly formed group based in Manila, featuring American singer-songwriter Larry Jones and Filipino musician-songwriter Max Cinco.

Hitting the music scene with their US debut single, “Jammin Around the World” is Cinco Jones, a newly formed group based in Manila, featuring American singer-songwriter Larry Jones and Filipino musician-songwriter Max Cinco.

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Filipino-American duo debuts with US release, eyes global audience

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Published June 21, 2026 09:12 AM PHT

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