Forbidden Tropics is an Afro-Peruvian Jazz band from New Jersey led by guitarist/composer Alejandro Ataucusi. Their compositions blend Afro-Peruvian rhythms such as Festejo, Lando, Zamacueca, and Panalivio with harmonic elements of Jazz. Forbidden Tropics released their first EP “Road Trip to El Carmen” in 2019 and their new album “Peruvian Rhapsody” released in 2022 is available on all streaming platforms. The current band members are Alejandro Ataucusi (guitar), Robbie Sko (keyboards). James Nascimento (bass), David Greiff (Afro-Peruvian percussion), and Mike Dick (drums).
The concert will also include an opening act from the NJJS Rising Stars Program, highly accomplished students of Jazz from New Jersey high school and college Jazz programs.
For information on membership and the New Jersey Jazz Society, please visit their website
There will be light refreshments for purchase.
Funding for Jersey Jazz Live! has been made possible, in part, by funds from Morris Arts through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a partner agency of The National Endowment for the Arts.
