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Tony Peebles

TONY PEEBLES was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, then moved to Philadelphia, where he has spent eight years studying music theory at the University of Pennsylvania (B.A.), and jazz saxophone at The University of the Arts (MM degree). He has studied saxophone with Chris Farr, Ron Kerber, and Ben Schachter. In 2000, he toured Europe with the Hamilton All-Star Jazz Band, including stops at the Juan-les-Pins and Montreux jazz festivals. Since then, Tony Peebles has played and recorded with a variety of fine original groups including jazz fusion bands Big Breakfast, The Half Of It, MusiQology, and The Abstract Truth. Tony has performed alongside such artists as Geri Allen, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, Oliver Lake, and Andy Bey. He currently has two albums on sale that feature his original compositions, “Drop” and “The Half Of It”, both recorded with his jazz fusion quartet, The Half Of It. In early summer 2008, Tony moved to San Francisco, where he currently lives, teaches and performs with Ryze the Band and his own jazz group, the Strong Move Quartet.

Tony Peebles [email protected] www.tonypeebles.com (215) 668-4517

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Negative Press Project: The Victorious Sessions

Read "The Victorious Sessions" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


This Northern California-based ensemble has taken a bold step in its musical journey. The compositions are intricate, weaving together complex rhythms and melodies as each piece tells its own story, with the musicians' styles shining through, yet harmoniously blending to create a unified band persona. The band's standout feature is its ability to balance improvisation with structured composition amid jazz fusion, Afro-Cuban, West-African, classic West Coast “cool" and nods to the big-band era. The jazz influence is evident ...

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Pacific Mambo Orchestra: The III Side

Read "The III Side" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky


Pacific Mambo Orchestra—PMO, for short—has a lot to celebrate. With the calendar turning to 2020, this Grammy-winning Latin big band celebrated its 10th anniversary and the early January release of this potent third album. Inviting special guests, strings and part-time personnel to the party, PMO uses this opportunity to craft a spicy stew seasoned with Mambo, Timba, Bolero, bop, classical associations and a whole lot more. With an excess of heat and rhythmic vivacity in its soul, ...

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Primary Instrument

Saxophone, tenor

Willing to teach

Intermediate to advanced

Credentials/Background

Masters degree in Jazz Performance (UArts), B.A. in music theory (University of Pennsylvania). Available hours: variable Rates: $45/hr (in my home, studio or your local Berkeley home or studio), $50-55/hr (at your Bay Area home or studio), $35/hr (lessons now available via Skype, iChat)

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

The Victorious...

Ridgeway Records
2023

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The III Side

Pacific Mambo Records
2020

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The Half Of It

Unknown label
2007

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Birds of Agamon Hula

From: The Victorious Sessions
By Tony Peebles

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