CABARET TONIGHT IN NYC: GABRIEL ALEGRIA AFRO PERUVIAN SEXTET AT THE MET
One of the most influential figures on the current jazz scene in Peru, Gabriel Alegria, will perform at THE METROPOLITAN ROOM (34 West 22nd Street, NYC - 212-206-0440) on Saturday, November 9th at 9:30 pm. Gabriel was born into an artistic family in Lima in 1970. Alegria's grandfather Ciro was Peru's most famous novelist and his father Alonso is Peru's most acclaimed playwright. The Afro-Peruvian Sextet currently tours in support of their latest release Ciudad de los Reyes (City of Kings - Saponegro February 2013) which includes twelve newpieces of music showcasing a breathtaking range of cultural sounds emanating from Black Coastal Peru. The CD includes collaborations with formidable native Afro-Peruvian artists Freddy "Huevito" Lobaton (Peruvian percussion - cajon, quijada, cajita), Hugo Alcazar (drums), Yuri Juarez (acoustic guitar) and Laura Andrea Leguaa (saxophones). The CD also features 5-time grammy winner John Benitez on bass and Shirazette Tinnin on drums. Ciudad de los Reyes is a tribute to Lima, the capital city of Peru.. Currently Professor of Jazz at New York University, Alegria earned a doctorate injazz studies from the University of Southern California, a master's degree from the City University of New York and a bachelor's degree from Kenyon College. His knowledge of Afro-Peruvian music is the result of fieldwork and growing up in Peru learning from the art form's greatest exponents. Currently Professor of Jazz at New York University, Alegria earned a doctorate injazz studies from the University of Southern California, a master's degree from the City University of New York and a bachelor's degree from Kenyon College. His knowledge of Afro-Peruvian music is the result of fieldwork and growing up in Peru learning from the art form's greatest exponents. There is a $30 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.
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