Manila · Jazz · Rhythm
FEEL
THE BEAT.
LIVE
THE JAZZ.
Drummer. Bandleader. Groove architect. Bachu plays jazz the way it was meant — raw, alive, and swinging.
THE PULSE OF
A SURVIVOR.
From the orchestra pit of the 1970s Jesus Christ Superstar to the seminal recordings of Filipino jazz giants Boy Katindig and Bong Peñera, Cesar "Bachu" Yumping has been the heartbeat behind the history.
Now, in his 70s, the veteran drummer steps to the front. Matibay is more than a debut album — it is a testament to longevity and the enduring power of the groove. Sparked by encouragement from his dearest friends, this album captures the wisdom of a lifetime behind the kit.
Rough, refined, and resilient. This is Bachu.
Manila, Philippines · 5 Decades Behind the Kit
THE WORK.
Live Performance
Available for jazz ensembles, big bands, concert dates, and festival performances. Bachu brings energy, precision, and musicality to every stage.
Session Recording
Studio-ready and experienced across genres. From jazz and bossa nova to R&B and fusion, Bachu delivers takes that serve the music.
Drum Workshops
Private lessons, masterclasses, and group workshops focused on jazz drumming fundamentals — time, feel, vocabulary, and the art of listening.
LISTEN ON SPOTIFY.
WITH NITOY ADRIANO
Nitoy Adriano is one of the last of a vanishing breed — a guitarist who learned his craft on the stages of Olongapo and Angeles City before the world knew his name. Known as "The Filipino Bluesman," Adriano spent the defining years of his career with The Jerks alongside Chickoy Pura, and later joined Ely Buendia's rock supergroup The Oktaves. Raw, instinctive, and impossible to replicate, his playing carries five decades of Philippine rock and blues history in every note. When Bachu and Nitoy share a stage, two survivors of the same era find each other in the groove.
LET'S MAKE
MUSIC.
Bookings, session inquiries, workshop requests — Bachu is always open to the right conversation.