“Head Over Heels” Boogies at Billboard’s #1 for 9 Weeks Straight

Posted on January 14, 2015 by peterwhitenews — 1 Comment

“Head Over Heels”, the first single from Peter White’s latest album Smile has been making a splash. The song hit No. 1 for 9 straight weeks on Billboard‘s Top Smooth Jazz Song chart from November 15, 2014 to January 10, 2015. Rick Braun’s energetic playing on flugelhorn is featured throughout, and the two definitely know how to boogie and have a cause for celebration.

Visit www.peterwhite.com or any of the links below to hear song samples of the album.
iTunes link – http://bit.ly/PWsmileiTunes
Amazon link – http://bit.ly/PWsmileAmzn
CD Store link – http://bit.ly/PWcdstore

White’s goal on every album is “to produce a story that has adventures; that has different styles that take you to different places,” and he does just that. Co-Producer DC joins White on Smile along with special guests vocalist Mindi Abair, trumpeter Rick Braun, soprano saxophonist Euge Groove, keyboardist Philippe Saisse, bassist Nate Phillips, violinist (and daughter) Charlotte White, Ramon Yslas on bongos and vocalist Stevo Theard.

Other notables:

The album remained at #1 for 7 weeks in a row on both SmoothJazz.com Top 50 and Radar charts
Smooth Jazz 24/7’s Jimi King named “Head Over Heels” as his personal #1 song of 2014
JazzTrax named “Smile” as the #2 album of 2014

Tagged with: #1, Billboard, Charlotte White, Concord, Euge Groove, Head Over Heels, Heads Up, Mindi Abair, Nate Phillips, No. 1, Peter White, Philippe Saisse, Ramon Yslas, Rick Braun, Smile, smooth jazz charts, Stevo Theard
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Peter White’s New Album Will Make You ‘Smile’!

Posted on August 31, 2014 by peterwhitenews — 3 Comments

Peter White’s 14th solo album Smile is set for release October 7. This is his third album for Heads Up/Concord and completes a trilogy of CDs comprising all original material. Good Day was the first, released in 2009, which was followed by Here We Go in 2012. Smile is the last in this series. Peter was inspired to follow this path when, after recording an entire CD of cover songs in 2006, a fan mentioned to him that even though they liked that album, they preferred his original songs more.

Peter’s goal for every album is simple – in his own words, “to produce a story that has adventures, using a variety of styles that take you on a musical journey.” Smile includes an impressive array of guests, including Mindi Abair on vocals, trumpeter Rick Braun, saxophonist Euge Groove, keyboardist Philippe Saisse, bassist Nate Phillips, Ramon Yslas on Latin percussion, vocalist Stevo Theard, and last but not least, his own daughter Charlotte White (13) on violin.

To Order:
Amazon – http://bit.ly/PWsmileAmzn
iTunes – http://bit.ly/PWsmileiTunes
My CD Store (including international orders) – http://bit.ly/PWcdstore

Track Listings:
1. Smile
2. In Rainbows
3. Floating In Air
4. Head Over Heels
5. Coming Home
6. Nightfall
7. Hold Me Close
8. Beautiful Love
9. Don Quixote’s Final Quest
10. Awakening (Jordan’s Song)

Tagged with: Charlotte White, Concord, Euge Groove, guitarist, Heads Up, jazz, Mindi Abair, music, Nate Phillips, new album, Peter White, Philippe Saisse, Ramon Yslas, Rick Braun, Smile, Stevo Theard
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A Warm Aloha Welcome to Peter White and a New Venue

Posted on June 17, 2014 by peterwhitenews — Leave a comment

Honolulu will once again “aloha” Peter White on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at the Magic of Polynesia showroom. It’s been over 2 years since Peter last performed in Hawaii, and he is thrilled to return with an all-star band from Los Angeles: keyboardist Gregg Karukas, Hawaii native saxophonist Michael Paulo, bassist Andre Berry and drummer Eric Valentine.

The newest venue for Apaulo Music Productions, the Magic of Polynesia showroom features tiered seating and state of the art sound and lighting production, and is located on the third floor of the Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel at 2300 Kalakaua Ave.

Tickets available at: http://www.tix.com/Event.aspx?EventCode=668626
Group and table discounts available . Please call 951-696-0184 for more info.
More details at http://www.apaulomusic.com/

Tagged with: concert, Gregg Karukas, guitarist, Hawaii, Honolulu, Magic of Polynesia, Michael Paulo, music, Peter White, Smooth Jazz Network
Posted in Concert Tour, Jazz music, News

Mallorca and Ghana Smooth Jazz Festivals Welcome Peter White!

Posted on April 28, 2014 by peterwhitenews — Leave a comment

In the next couple weeks, Peter White will perform in both Mallorca and Ghana! The Mallorca Smooth Jazz Festival is the only smooth jazz festival in the European Mediterranean area. This year, the event is from May 1-4 and will be held at the 5-star Protur Biomar Gran Hotel & Spa. Peter takes the stage on Saturday, May 3. Other artists at the festival include Richard Elliot, Nick Colionne, Jessy J, Gregg Karukas, Elan Trotman, Spencer Day and Paul Shilts Weimar.

The following week, Peter White returns to Accra, Ghana to play on May 10 at the beautiful Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana. The Ghana Smooth Jazz Festival features guest artist Oli Silk and is supported by Ofie Kodjoe, Akablay and many more!

Tagged with: Ghana, Mallorca, music, Peter White, smooth jazz
Posted in Concert Tour, Jazz music, News

Peter White returns to the Philippines. Proceeds to benefit Typhoon Haiyan victims.

Posted on January 26, 2014 by peterwhitenews — 1 Comment

It’s been 18 years since Peter White’s last visit to the Philippines. Peter now returns to Manila to perform a show with keyboardist Gregg Karukas on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at Samsung Hall, SM Aura Premier. The show also includes special guest singer Spencer Day and also features Michael Paulo on sax, Nathaniel Phillips on bass and Eric Valentine on drums.

All proceeds of the concert go to benefit the victims of Typhoon Haiyan (Typhoon Yolanda) that devastated the country in November 2013. The goal is to raise as much funds possible to give to All That Jazz Promotions, Inc.’s nominated charity organizations, ABS CBN Foundation “SAGIP KAPAMILYA” and “GAWAD KALINGA” to help in the efforts of providing further medical assistance, and in the rebuilding of homes, schools and hospitals.

Tickets and Info: https://eplus.ph/events/details/1895

Tagged with: ABS CBN Foundation, All That Jazz Promotions Inc., Gregg Karukas, Manila, Michael Paulo, Peter White, Samsung Hall, SM Aura Premier, Spencer Day, Typhoon Haiyan, Typhoon Yolanda
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Toast a Decade of Holiday Cheer!

Posted on November 29, 2013 by peterwhitenews — 2 Comments

Help us celebrate 10 years of Peter White Christmas shows featuring Rick Braun and Mindi Abair! The always fun, enjoyable trio and their band will be spreading their musical holiday cheer performing 20 dates throughout the U.S. Check out the tour schedule to see if they’re performing in a city near you!

November 29 – Hyatt Regency Huntington Bch in Huntington Beach, CA
November 30 – One World Theatre in Austin, TX
December 1 – InterContinental O’Hare Chicago Hotel in Chicago, IL
December 3 – Scullers Jazz Club in Boston, MA
December 4 – Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis, MD
December 5 – The Birchmere in Alexandria, VA
December 6 – Mohegan Sun Casino Wolf Den in Uncasville, CT
December 7 – B.B. King Blues Club in New York, NY
December 8 – Miller Center for the Arts in Reading, PA
December 11 – The Tangier in Akron, OH
December 12 – Discovery Alabama at Watermark Place in Birmingham, AL
December 13 – Fort Walton Bch Civic Auditorium in Fort Walton Beach, FL
December 14 – Ferst Center for the Arts in Atlanta, GA
December 15 – Maxwell King Center in Melbourne, FL
December 16 – Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, FL
December 17 – Lyric Theatre in Stuart, FL
December 18 – Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, FL
December 19 – McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, CA
December 20 – Tower Theatre in Fresno, CA
December 21 – Balboa Theatre in San Diego, CA

Tagged with: A Peter White Christmas, Christmas, Holiday, Mindi Abair, Peter White, Rick Braun, tour
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Peter White is Heading to Ghana!

Posted on October 21, 2013 by peterwhitenews — 2 Comments

The National Theatre in Accra, Ghana welcomes Peter White for his first visit to the country! The event takes place on Saturday, October 26, 2013 and will be supported by Queen Asabea Cropper and Kenteman, Bessa Simons, Helen Ma (from the U.S.) and Akablay and the Abisa band.

For information and tickets, contact 0264 260 111 / 0274 514 484. Tickets are also available at Joy 99.7FM, Airport Shell, Community 11 Shell Tema and Baatsonaa Total.

Tagged with: Accra, Africa, Akablay and Abisa band, Asabea Cropper, Bessa Simons, Ghana, Helen Ma, jazz, Kenteman, Peter White, The National Theatre
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“Year of the Cat” Reunion

Posted on October 11, 2013 by peterwhitenews — 2 Comments

Al Stewart’s concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London on October 15, 2013 is turning into quite a reunion! The highlight of the show will be a complete rendering of Stewart’s 1976 release, the Year of the Cat and among those joining Al on stage will be Peter White (piano and acoustic guitar), Tim Renwick (electric guitar), Phil Kenzie (sax) and Stuart Elliot (drums), all of whom played on the original recording.
Said White, “I was 20 years old when Al invited me to Abbey Road Studios to play on this album, and it was a total thrill to work alongside Tim, Phil and Stuart . I haven’t seen any of them in over 20 years, 35 years in Stuart’s case, so it will be great to get together again with all of them to work up this very special show!”

Tagged with: Abbey Road Studios, Al Stewart, London, music, Peter White, Phil Kenzie, Royal Albert Hall, Stuart Elliot, Tim Renwick, Year of the Cat
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Special Cruise Meet & Greet

Posted on September 5, 2013 by peterwhitenews — 1 Comment

Are you cruising on the upcoming Dave Koz and Friends Cruise this month or The Smooth Jazz Cruise in January? Peter White with be doing a special meet and greet on both. First off, if you’re booked on the upcoming Dave Koz and Friends Cruise, please send an email to pwnews@peterwhite.com with your name, cabin # and number of people attending. Entrance to the get-together will be to wear one of Peter’s merchandise apparel.
Merchandise link- http://www.cafepress.com/peterwhite

Tagged with: cruising, Dave Koz and Friends Cruise, meet and greet, Peter White, Smooth Jazz Cruise
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Peter White will be playing in Jo’burg!

Posted on June 18, 2013 by peterwhitenews — Leave a comment

The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz 2013 festival marks its 14th year of putting South Africa on the international jazz map, with many top international artists as well as a fine selection of homegrown talent, attracting an audience over 20,000 across its 7 venues. Peter White will be playing on the Dinaledi Stage for 2 performances, August 23-24. Although he has been to South Africa before, this will be his first visit to Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest city. Click HERE for more info.