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Peter Slocombe
In 2006 Peter graduated from The California Institute of the Arts with a BFA in Jazz studies. He was also one of the 2006 recipients of the John Coltrane Music Scholarship in Saxophone performance.
Peter's first full length album entitled "Lullaby for Elizabeth" was released in Fall 2007 in conjunction with SNP Records.
As a professional musician Peter divides his time teaching and performing. He has had experience teaching privately, through the Community Arts Partnership (A nonprofit arts organization), and running clinic's at high school music programs. He has also shared the stage with well known jazz artists: Larry Koonse, Joe Lababera, Darek Oles, Vinny Golia, and John Fumo.
Some of Peter's Compositions can be heard on the 2004, 2005, 2006, Capitol record's released Cal Arts Jazz CD's.
The album "Lullaby for Elizabeth" features performances by: Peter Slocombe - Saxophones Larry Koonse - Guitar Gary Fukushima - Piano Sam Minaie - Bass Matt Mayhall - Drums Brian Walsh - Bass Clarinet on Track #1
Awards
John Coltrane Scholarship
Gear
Selmer Mark VI tenor, Otto Link "tone master" mouthpiece, Vandoren Reeds.
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Peter Slocombe: Lullaby For Elizabeth
by Warren Allen
At age 24, Peter Slocombe sounds like a veteran. His debut, Lullaby For Elizabeth, shows a warm, lilting tenor sax sound, hinting at Joe Lovano and Michael Brecker, but mixed with a unique restraint rarely found in today's young jazz players. His music mixes folk and funk alike in the greater jazz tradition, keeping it all moving with an assortment of grooves.
Memories of Pin Mill" opens with piano and guitar playing almost classical, poignant lines that build to a ...
read moreTake Five With Peter Slocombe
by AAJ Staff
Meet Peter Slocombe:As a professional musician, Peter divides his time teaching and performing. He has had experience teaching privately, through the Community Arts Partnership (A non-profit arts organization), and running clinic's at high school music programs. He has also shared the stage with well known jazz artists: Larry Koonse, Joe LaBarbera, Darek Oles, Vinny Golia, and John Fumo.
Some of Peter's Compositions can be heard on the 2004, 2005, 2006, Capitol Records-released Cal Arts ...
read morePrimary Instrument
Saxophone, tenor
Willing to teach
Beginner to advanced
Credentials/Background
Please contact via www.peterslocombe.com
Clinic/Workshop Information
Please contact via www.Peterslocombe.com
Music
Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson