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Artist
Peter Eldridge
12+ albums
jazz
about
Peter Eldridge is widely recognized as one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary vocal jazz, celebrated for his artistry as a singer, pianist, composer, arranger, and educator. A founding member of the internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble New York Voices, Eldridge has helped shape the modern sound of vocal jazz for more than three decades while simultaneously maintaining an expansive solo career that bridges jazz, pop, and singer-songwriter traditions. Born into a musical family—his father performed as a bassist with the Benny Goodman Orchestra—Eldridge developed a deep connection to both jazz and songcraft early in life. After studying at Ithaca College, he co-founded New York Voices in 1987 alongside fellow alumni Darmon Meader, Kim Nazarian, Caprice Fox, and Sara Krieger. The group quickly gained recognition for its sophisticated harmony writing, stylistic versatility, and seamless blend of jazz improvisation with elements of Brazilian music, pop, and classical vocal traditions. Since their debut recording in the late 80s, New York Voices has become one of the most respected vocal ensembles in jazz, collaborating with artists ranging from the Count Basie Orchestra to Paquito D’Rivera and appearing at major venues worldwide. award-winning collaborations and an extensive international touring career have cemented the ensemble’s reputation as a benchmark for vocal jazz performance. Parallel to his ensemble work, Eldridge has built a highly regarded solo ca
