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1.2.12 New Review for "Prime of Life" on AllAboutJazz.com by Dan McClenaghan READ HERE
11.14.11 Pete Zimmer's upcoming album, "Prime of Life," featuring George Garzone, Peter Bernstein, & Peter Slavov is going to be released April 17, 2012! Stayed tuned for further details.
6.1.11 Pete Zimmer recorded his fifth album, "Prime of Life," featuring George Garzone, Peter Bernstein, & Peter Slavov on May 18, 2011. Look for it at the beginning of 2012.
4.28.11 New Pete Zimmer article published in the South Bend Tribune today. CLICK HERE
2.22.10 Pete Zimmer returned from a UK and Paris tour with George Garzone Trio. Click HERE for a review from the Financial Times and Click HERE for YouTube clip from the tour.
10.6.09 Pete Zimmer appeared as a guest DJ on WMSE Milwaukee 91.7FM with Dr. Sushi's Free Jazz BBQ on 10.6.09. Stream Archive Broadcast HERE (Pete joins Dr. Sushi 90 minutes into broadcast)
5.1.09 Pete Zimmer gave a featured interview for Jazz Improv-NY May 2009 Drum Lover's Issue.
1.8.09 Please check out the article on Pete Zimmer in Down Beat Magzine's February 2009 issue in their Players section.
9.15.2008 Chillin' Live breaks into Jazz Radio Charts currently listing #45 on JazzWeek and #30 College Radio!
9.2.2008 Chillin' Live CD released on Tippin' Records and hits radio nationwide.
New Release
Pete Zimmer Quartet
Featuring Jeremy Pelt
Chillin' Live @ Jazz Factory
TIP1104
Jeremy Pelt - trumpet/flugelhorn
Avi Rothbard - guitar
David Wong - bass
Pete Zimmer - drums
Download from iTunes CLICK HERE
Recorded live to two-track at the Jazz Factory in Louisville, Kentucky.
"Smokin' as usual"
Michael A. Valentine - Music Director
WDNA 88.9 FM Miami, Florida
"Very excited to share your new release with our listeners here in Syracuse. Hope the record is well received nationally!"
Eric Cohen - Music Director
WAER 88.3 FM Syracuse, New York
8.5.2008 Pete Zimmer signs an exclusive endorsement with YAMAHA Drums!
4.30.2007 Listen to Pete Zimmer's interview on The Jazz Sessions by Jason Crane. CLICK HERE
"Pete Zimmer; an alert drummer and engaging composer with a taste for refined hard bop, leads a small group" THE NEW YORKER (December 2011)
"Crackle-and-snap drummer Pete Zimmer spoke volumes with a few thumps of his snare." FINANCIAL TIMES (February 2010)
"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 (December 2008)
"Pete Zimmer's fourth recording as a bandleader and composer might stake his claim as a modern day version of Art Blakey."
ALL MUSIC GUIDE MORE
"The hard
bop of the 1960s provides thematic sustenance for the drummer Pete
Zimmer, who leads an athletic combo"
NEW YORK TIMES
"Zimmer's drumming boasts a crisp, swinging command with judicious musicality."
MODERN DRUMMER
"Zimmer's
swinging chops and musical prowess make him a "must hear" in the jazz genre.
"The hookup between Zimmer and Wong makes Chillin' something special."
ALLABOUTJAZZ.COM MORE
"Zimmer's time is nuclear perfect"
EJAZZNEWS.COM MORE
"Judgment is packed with memorable pieces"
DOWN BEAT
"The smart, swinging Pete Zimmer" PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
• February 4, 2012, w/ Akiko Tsuruga Trio @ The Garage, NYC.
• February 10, 2012, w/Champian Fulton Quartet @ Fat Cat, NYC.
• February 11, 2012, w/Champian Fulton Quartet @ The Garage, NYC.
• February 13, 2012, w/Iris Ornig Trio @ The Kitano, NYC.
• February 14, 2012, w/Avi Rothbard Trio @ Little Branch, NYC.
• February 15, 2012, w/Champian Fulton Quartet @ Smalls Jazz Club, NYC.
• February 17, 2012, w/George Garzone @ Tagine, NYC.
• February 23, 2012, w/Champian Fulton Quartet @ The Garage, NYC.
• February 25, 2012, w/Champian Fulton Quartet @ The Baby Grand, Wilmington, DE.
• March 2, 2012, Pete Zimmer/George Garzone @ University of Colorado at Boulder, Coalition for Creative Music, Boulder, CO.
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