Welcome to our "Pop Up" style Jazz Brunch and "jarana." Frequently Asked Questions below!

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Who are we?

• The world's leading exponents of Afro-Peruvian Jazz Music
• For 15 years the Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet has been spreading the joy and love for Afro-Peruvian Jazz culture through concerts, master classes and "Pop Ups" of all kinds.
• The band has touched audiences far and wide while honing their unique fusion of Afro-Peruvian music and American Jazz.
• The band currently calls New York City its home where The New York Times wrote "The Afro-Peruvian Sextet knows its mission well and has the execution down to a science!"

What is a Peruvian Jazz Brunch?

• Surely you know each of those words and maybe you have even been to a jazz brunch before
• What you probably don’t know is that Jazz and the concept of Brunch each share a common birth place: New Orleans!
• So our formula: Jazz + Brunch + New Orleans + Peru = Peruvian Jazz Brunch in New York City!
• Good thing Gabriel's wife Gabrielle is from New Orleans and will be doing some down home cookin' (with a little help from notable friends!)

What is a Jarana?

• A traditional get-together taking place in homes, on patios, in alleys, garages or anywhere else with enough space for musicians and friends to gather.
• Through music and food a jarana embodies the intimate, sensual and passionate experience that is the lifeblood of Lima, Peru and criollo culture.
• In coastal Peru this is a celebration with one simple rule: it must include musica criolla, food & drink!
• Jaranas can last from a few hours to a few days.
• So now our formula looks like this: Jazz + Brunch + New Orleans + Peruvian Jarana!

What do you mean by a Pop Up?

• A "pop up" is a concept where you execute an event in an unexpected setting. 
• Common examples include a "pop up restaurant" or "pop up boutique."
• This year in honor of Peruvian Independence Day we will be celebrating "Pop Up" style in Mid Town Manhattan!

Who is performing at this Peruvian Jazz Brunch & Pop Up Jarana?

• The Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet, of course!
• Laura Andrea Leguía's Saxofón Criollo.

What is Peruvian cuisine like?

• It is steeped in a rich mixture of Spanish, Afro-descendent, Chinese, Japanese and Native peoples. 
• Peruvian kitchens were versed in cultivating fusion dishes ages before cable cooking shows and hipster restaurants ever used the term
• It is one of the leading and trending food concepts world wide!

What will brunch consist of?

• Delicious food. Simple, unassuming & home-cooked.
• Our Pop Up Brunch will meld Peruvian concepts with the New Orelans stylings
• Gabrielle Foss, an avid cook and long time NO/NY restaurant industry veteran is teaming up with Peruvian Caterer/Restauranteur Marita Lynn for our brunch menu!
• Recipes have been sourced from the band, friends, family and inspiration!  
• Here is the menu:  

Mango & Aji Limo (Pepper) Jelly over cream cheese Aji Amarillo Olive Salad Deviled eggs Traditional Peruvian Pastel de Choclo Solterito Papa a la Huancaina Chicken Causa Canary Beans (Gabriel's grandma's recipe! ) Shrimp &&&uinoa Stuffed Merlitons Huevito’s Escabeche de Pollo (yes... THE MAN is cooking!)

What about drinks?

• Alcoholic: "Chilcanos." We will show you how to make a summery cocktail called a "Chilcano" (think lots of ice, an ounce of Pisco, ginger ale and limes!) 
• Non alcoholic: Glorious batches of homemade chicha morada (high antioxidant content, made from hours and hours of boiling Peruvian Purple Corn, fruits, etc.)

  Wait... what is Pisco?  

• A magical clear brandy produced in winemaking regions of Peru.  
• It is made by distilling fermented grapes into a very fine, high-end spirit. 
• It was developed by 16th-century Spanish settlers in Peru. It is now considered "The Spirit of Peru."  

What is the music like?

• Fun and accesible. Something you can think about, but also feel! Get in on this and impress yor friends (LOL).
• We will provide an introduction to the culture of Coastal Peru and do a musical instrument demonstration
• For those who are interested, there will also be an opportunity to learn a few steps of zapateo dancing with Huevito! 
• See video below for a documentary on the band!  

So what can I expect of all this?  

• Expect a cultural immersion from the time you walk in.  
• Unassuming. No real decore. It's a school cafeteria!!!  
• Mixing your own drinks "home style," if you want.  
• As the music starts, we will invite you to enjoy Peruvian food with a "jazz twist."  
• Self service encouraged, with love :) 
• Laura Andrea's Saxofón Criollo will perform some of the traditional Peruvian repertoire...  
• The Afro-Peruvian Sextet will rework traditional Peruvian musical standards.  
• A jarana is a place and a time to be yourself, to let go and to forget "appearances." So come as you are and bring a friend!  
• Great music with tasty bites and pisco flowing all afternoon  
• Friendly people all around, perhaps a confusing pleasure!  

Date and time?  

• Sunday July 28th from 12 noon until 4pm  

 Where is this "pop up" happening?  

• 350 East 56th St. in Manhattan. 

What is the ticket price?

• $75 per person. Couples $140. Kids under 12 free!

What does that include?

• Three hours of live music performed by the world's best
• Peruvian food with a "jazz twist" served buffet-style
• Pisco cocktails and the opporunity to mix your own!
• Lots of love and an immersion into the world of a "jarana."

Sounds awesome, where do I get my tickets? 

Just click on the organge button that says "Take me to get Tickets!"

Can I also buy tickets at the door? 

• Well... maybe. 
• If available, tickets at the door will be $95 (best to buy online right now that you are thinking about it!) 

Can I make a table reservation for my group of 4-6?  

• Absolutely, we will gladly seat you together! Just contact us with any of your special needs!

What if I need to talk to a human because I have more questions!

• No problem, just call Gabriel at 213-200-1420. If he does not pick up, leave a message for a quick call back!
• You can also email by writing gabriel@jazzperu.org