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"Pete Zimmer has learned his New York lessons well, as his dry tone, meaty swing beat and subtle accents make him an old hand on Chillin' Live @ Jazz Factory"

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"Zimmer's drumming boasts a crisp, swinging command with judicious musicality."

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Pete Zimmer has received a significant amount of recognition during the past several years throughout the international jazz world as a versatile and articulate drummer, bandleader, composer, and educator.  Born and raised in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Pete Zimmer moved to Queens, New York in June of 2001 after his completion at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts.  Upon his arrival to New York City he became recognized for his uncanny swing and propulsive authority; while maintaining a high sense of musicality when seated behind the drums.

Pete Zimmer’s performing and recording credentials include many musicians whom are currently at the very forefront of jazz including: George Garzone, Joel Frahm, Jeremy Pelt, Michael Rodriguez, David Wong, Rick Germanson, Randy Napoleon, Michael Karn, Julius Tolentino, Gene Perla, Tom Kennedy, Wayne Escoffery, Jaleel Shaw, Dan Nimmer, among many others. 

In May of 2004, Pete Zimmer launched his record label, Tippin’ Records, and on September 7th, 2004 released his first album as a leader, “Common Man,” which was declared “an impressive debut” by the Philadelphia Daily News.  Since that time, Zimmer has produced and released three additional CDs as a bandleader, “Burnin’ Live at the Jazz Standard” (2006), “Judgment” (2006), and “Chillin’ Live @ Jazz Factory” (2008).  These CDs, two studio and two live recordings, feature many of his compositions that have brought him a great deal of critical acclaim across the globe.

As a bandleader he has performed at major jazz venues including: The Blue Note, Iridium, Jazz Standard, The Kitano, Ronnie Scotts, Dazzle Jazz Club, The Jazz Factory, Night Town, Blues Alley, Baker’s Keyboard Lounge, Zanzibar Blue, The Blue Wisp, and The Blue Room, among others.

In addition to being an active performer, Zimmer is a Yamaha clinician dedicated to educating and developing the talents of students.  He presents clinics and workshops at colleges, universities, and conservatoires throughout America and the United Kingdom that have included: Birmingham Conservatoire, Indiana University, Leeds College of Music, Ohio State University, Middlesex University, Northern Illinois University, Royal Academy of Music, Trinity College of Music, University of Colorado at Boulder, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and Wisconsin Conservatory of Music.

All Music Guide has stated, “Pete Zimmer's fourth recording as a bandleader and composer might stake his claim as a modern day version of Art Blakey."

Pete Zimmer plays and endorses YAMAHA Drums, SABIAN Cymbals, EVANS Drumheads, and VIC FIRTH Drumsticks exclusively

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