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"Crackle-and-snap
drummer Pete Zimmer spoke volumes with a few thumps of his snare."
FINANCIAL TIMES
"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"
DOWN BEAT
"Zimmer's drumming boasts a crisp, swinging command with judicious
musicality."
MODERN DRUMMER
Since his arrival to New York City over a decade ago in June of
2001,
Pete Zimmer
has established himself amongst the forefront as one of the top-call young drummers
in New York's jazz scene.
Born and raised in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Zimmer has made his mark
locally and internationally as a versatile and articulate drummer,
bandleader, sideman, composer, educator, and record label
entrepreneur.
Before moving to New York, Zimmer studied both at Northern Illinois
University in DeKalb, Illinois and also at the New England
Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, where he earned his
bachelors degree. At
the Conservatory he had the good fortune to have apprenticeships
with master musicians such as Danilo Perez, Cecil McBee, George
Garzone, Bob Moses, Jerry Bergonzi, and Bob Brookmeyer.
Since 2001, Zimmer has performed and recorded
with both master jazz legends, as well as up-and-coming, rising jazz
stars including: George
Garzone, Joel Frahm, Jeremy Pelt, Peter Bernstein, Michael
Rodriguez, Jerry Weldon, Dennis Irwin, David Wong, Rick Germanson,
Anthony Wonsey, Randy Napoleon, Michael Karn, Julius Tolentino, Gene
Perla, Tom Kennedy, Wayne Escoffery, Jaleel Shaw, Dan Nimmer, and
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. His fifth album
as a leader, “Prime of Life,” is scheduled to be released in April
of 2012.
During
2005-2011 Zimmer led his band on numerous tours throughout the
United States as well as the United Kingdom performing at many of
the top jazz venues as well as presenting clinics at many collegiate
jazz study programs.
Some of the major jazz venues he’s performed at during this time
include: 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.
As a Yamaha
clinician, Zimmer has been dedicated to educating and developing the
talents of students. He
presents clinics and workshops at colleges, universities, and
conservatoires that have included: Birmingham Conservatoire, Indiana
University, Leeds College of Music, Loyola University (New Orleans),
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
RECORDINGS
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Leader Recordings:
Chillin'
Live @ Jazz Factory
Pete
Zimmer Quartet
feat. Jeremy Pelt
TIP1104
Released: 9/2008
Pete
Zimmer Drums
Jeremy
Pelt trumpet/flh
Avi
Rothbard guitar
David
Wong bass

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Judgment
Pete
Zimmer Quintet
feat. George Garzone
TIP1103
Released: 10/2006
Pete
Zimmer drums
George
Garzone tenor sax
Joel
Frahm tenor sax
Michael Rodriguez trumpet
Toru
Dodo piano
John
Sullivan bass
David
Wong bass

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Burnin'
Live at the
Jazz Standard
Pete
Zimmer Quintet
TIP1102
Released: 6/2006
Pete
Zimmer drums
Michael Rodriguez trumpet/flh
Joel
Frahm tenor sax
Toru
Dodo piano
David Wong bass

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Common Man
Pete
Zimmer Quintet
TIP1101
Released: 9/2004
Pete
Zimmer drums
Michael Rodriguez trumpet
Joel
Frahm tenor sax
Toru
Dodo piano
Rick
Germanson piano
John
Sullivan bass

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Sideman Recordings:
Kelly
Dickson &
Werner Kristiansen
Doodlin’
(Lady K)
Released: 2008
Kelly Dickson (Vocals)
George Garzone (Sax)
Werner Kristiansen (gt)
Jeff Pedraz (b)
Pete Zimmer (ds)
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George
Garzone
One Two Three Four
(Stunt 7012)
Released: 2007
George Garzone (Tn/Sp Sax)
Chris Crocco (gt)
Dennis Irwin (b)
Pete Zimmer (ds)

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Cary
Brown Trio
Released: 2006
Cary Brown (p)
Jeremy Allen (b)
Pete Zimmer (ds)
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Pete Robbins
Centric
(Telepathy)
Released: 2002
Pete Robbins (Alto Sax)
George Garzone (Tenor Sax)
Mike Gamble (gt)
Chris Van Voors Van Beest (b)
Pete Zimmer (ds)
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