Jorge Perez-Albela’s New Earth Band
The Lily Pad, 1353 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA
Admission: $25
$25 admission / 10pm doors / 10:15 music / all ages The New Earth Band is a new project lead by Peruvian drummer, Jorge Perez-Albela with brand new songs that reflect a unique blend of Afro-Peruvian, soul, jazz and world music. These are songs of peace, resilience, empowerment and encouragement that are part of Jorge’s upcoming second album recently recorded in NYC. The New Earth Band is: Temidayo Balogun : saxophones Brian Friedland: piano Jesse Williams: bass Jorge Perez-Albela: drums and compositions Jorge Perez-Albela Jorge Pérez-Albela is an internationally active drumset player, percussionist, educator, and composer rooted in jazz and global rhythmic traditions. Born in Lima, Peru, he is based between Catania, Sicily; Boston, USA; and Lima, and travels widely for performances, tours, and educational clinics. His musical approach is defined by feel, sound, and a deep respect for cultural tradition, expressed through both drumset and Peruvian cajón. Jorge has collaborated with a wide range of renowned artists including Maria Schneider, Rubén Blades, George Garzone, Avishai Cohen, Danilo Perez, Eva Ayllón, Alon Farber’s Hagiga Quartet, Tim Ray, Sofia Reí and Daniel Blake, among…