Led by Aníbal Seminario and Lorenzo Ferrero, the Afro-Peruvian Jazz Orchestra fuses Afro-Peruvian musical roots with sophisticated jazz arrangements. The ensemble’s debut album Tradiciones (2020, MVM Music) positioned them at the intersection of cultural storytelling and improvisational jazz. Tradiciones received a Latin Grammy nomination for Best Latin Jazz Album (2020) and earned a Latin Grammy win for Best Arrangement for La Flor de la Canela in the same year. The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards recognized Tradiciones with a nomination for Best Latin Jazz Album (2021), further cementing their status in the global jazz scene. The group continued to explore new sounds with the 2022 release On the Way: The Dream of Chris Pappas (MVM Music) and the 2021 Cuadra 11 release, building a cohesive core discography that includes 2020 Tradiciones and 2021 Cuadra 11 as foundational works.
Their 2024 single Toro Mata adds contemporary momentum to their catalog, illustrating a commitment to fresh material that respects Afro-Peruvian roots. The Orchestra maintains an active touring schedule, with notable engagements planned for 2025, including Laguna Beach Jazz Wednesdays on March 26, 2025, and a September 20, 2025 performance in Muncie, Indiana. Official channels provide ongoing updates for fans and presenters.