The Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet presents a heartfelt celebration of Peru's independence day... Pisco will be flowing as the band culls its repertoire from five Cds and one vinyl... focusing the program on repertoire from the vast Peruvian cannon.
This ticket link offers guaranteed seating at subsidized rates through 5pm the night of the show. Door prices are always higher.
In partnership with Greenwich Village's most emblematic jazz club The Zinc Bar, The last Friday of every month brings Afro-Peruvian jazz culture to the stage, complete with authentic Peruvian drinks made with real Peruvian ingredients!
THE GABRIEL ALEGRIA AFRO-PERUVIAN SEXTET
provides an engaging and rhythmic interpretation of jazz that brings the listener to life in a world of call-and-response. It is a musical culture and community that is cool, in a hot kind of way. The band’s music infuses jazz with the rhythms, instruments and passionate commitment found in Afro-Peruvian music from Coastal Peru. This is World Jazz that is primal. Gritty Afro-Latin jazz. The sound track to an urban jungle. The music is new, but deeply rooted in tradition. It is accessible and colorful. Gabriel has created a growing jazz movement and tradition to capture your heart and imagination for life. Fair Warning: The music is spicy.
