Pete Ayres is a vocalist, pianist and songwriter based in New York City.
His trio’s newest single “On the Sunny Side of the Street” is available on all streaming platforms.
“You really know how to swing this music!”
“Some of the coolest music… When I listen to Pete, I think of vocalists like Bobby Caldwell, Michael McDonald”
Pete Ayres performs in a wide range of styles with his musical roots firmly based in jazz and R&B.
Ayres’ voice ranges from smooth and airy to raw and soulful, while his songwriting and performances cover a mix of jazz, pop, soul and R&B. Often compared to other artists like Jamie Cullum and James Taylor, Ayres has developed a distinct singing/songwriting style, able to smoothly move from a ballad like “Georgia On My Mind” to a 90’s pop hit like “Hand in My Pocket”
Ayres has performed on major stages and music festivals along the East coast and Midwest, including Birdland Jazz Club, The Blue Note (NYC), Brooklyn Bowl, Bowery Ballroom, Hippodrome Theater, Point Fest (STL) and featured as an artist for the Jazz on the lawn series in Atlanta GA. Pete has performed alongside pop artists like Gavin DeGraw and Mat Kearney. He has also performed with The Young New Yorkers’ Chorus on the popular NPR show “Radiolab” and at one of the most renowned venues in the world, Carnegie Hall.
Ayres’ latest release “You’re Beautiful” is now available on all streaming platforms as well as for purchase.
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“Have You Met Miss Jones?”
Live at the Birdland Theater in New York City. Featuring: Chris McCarthy, Nathan Ellman-Bell, Augie Haas and Jeff Koch
“Hand in My Pocket” (cover alanis morissette )
Studio recording at Acoustic Recording in Brooklyn, Marty Kenney (bass) Nathan Ellman-Bell (drums) Pete Ayres (vocals/piano)
New release “On the Sunny Side of the Street”
Upcoming Shows
12/18
Pete Ayres Trio - Antidote, Brooklyn NY
10/29
Groove, New York
Beatles tribute trio show at Club Groove with Hans Luchs and Nathan Ellman-bell