The Creswell Club
- New York City, NY
- Jazz Band
- 32 Verified Bookings
Jordan G. said “The Creswell Club made our wedding night so incredibly special. We contracted them for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour music, and everything went…”
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Step into a world of unparalleled musical artistry with Kenny Peagler, a virtuoso pianist celebrated on prestigious stages worldwide. From the hallowed halls of Carnegie Music Hall to the enchanting backdrop of the Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy, and the resounding echoes of North Sea Jazz in Amsterdam, Kenny's performances have graced the most iconic venues across the globe.
His artistry reached its pinnacle when he had the honor of performing for none other than President Obama at the historic NAACP Centennial event. With Kenny, your event is not just an occasion—it's a legacy in the making. Choose excellence, choose Kenny Peagler.
Truly world class players, easy to work with, and an absolute hit - highlight of the event. I can't recommend Kenny and his cohorts highly enough.
Our Toastmasters members and guests truly enjoyed Kenny’s performance! It was a joy to work with him!
Kenny was the highlight of our wedding reception. He is an amazing pianist who helped us during both our formal reception and our seated dinner with beautiful music from all of our favorite artists. Hands down the best pianist and I would highly recommend him for any event. Absolutely stellar performer.
Kenny was a pleasure to work with as a wedding ceremony pianist. He communicated effectively and made sure all my expectations were met. I highly recommend him for any event.
Mr.Peaglar’s musical ministry was everything we could have asked for laying my father to rest. Very talented, knowledgeable, respectful and affordable! I’d request and recommend his services anytime!
Kenny is talented, friendly and professional. He was a real pleasure.
Ken's energy and enthusiasm can only be matched by his piano skills. Our New Years party was a hit thanks to Kens entertainment.
Price Range: $350 -$3000
Languages: English
Unions: AFM
If a client hired me, they would get an amazing pianist that's well versed in music from all genres that has the ability to connect with a diverse audience.
Kenny Peagler’s musical personality forms a dichotomy. He is first and foremost a pianist and greatly cherishes the surprise and wonder that can occur from a spontaneous musical idea that is expressed directly, in real time. But he also has a deep fascination for blending various genres and connecting with other musicians and the audience on a deeper level which informs everything he plays. As pianist, recording artist, and composer, Peagler’s music is a mix of lyrical melodies, dense harmonies, fluid technique, and a rhythmic heartbeat that will take any listener on an eclectic and soulful musical excursion. He delivers a sound that is rich in his inspirations while still defining his own voice. His artistic arsenal spans the spectrum of genres including jazz, classical, popular, rhythm and blues, and gospel with a raw and honest approach that delivers musical integrity filled with rich emotions. “He brings a wonderful energy and creativity..”, says pianist and educator, Geri Allen. His music has the ability to stir emotions while being harmonically and melodically complex at times. “...the creativity; he never plays a song the same way twice. I was just fascinated; transfixed. I could listen all night long…,” says Bishop Carlton Pearson at a live performance.
In 2015, Peagler released a solo piano album, 100 Years of Strayhorn, which was critically acclaimed and was also featured by the Billy Strayhorn Foundation. As a sideman, Kenny has played on six internationally released albums and has composed for countless artist including the sultry ballad "All I Want To Do" featured on Aaron Myer's Leo Rising album, "He's My Everything" featured on Richard White's I Am of Value recording, and as the arranger and pianist on the Aaron Myer's work, “Leo Rising”. Kenny's diversity as a pianist can also be heard on the album, “Evermore”, which featured the band Gemini and numerous notable guest, including jazz trumpeter, Sean Jones.
As a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Kenny experienced childhood in a city with a strong musical heritage, culture, and the origin of numerous influential jazz artists such as Ahmad Jamal, Erroll Garner, Mary Lou Williams, and Billy Strayhorn. Like many pianists, Kenny studied and performed classical works at a young age. As a teenager, he was heavily immersed in classical, jazz, soul, and gospel music. Growing up exposed to such a wide range of genres helped advance his ear for music, develop his harmonic palette, and showed him firsthand the power that music can have in connecting the performer with the audience and the audience with each other.
Peagler has performed around the world at a steady pace for many years, as a sideman and as a solo pianist. He has performed at some of the most notable venues including Carnegie Music Hall, Village Underground, The Blue Note in New York City, North Sea Jazz Club in Amsterdam, Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi in Italy, Oslo Konserthus in Norway, Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, Pittsburgh Jazz Festival, and Italy's legendary Umbria Winter Jazz Festival. Peagler performed for President Barack Obama at the NAACP Bicentennial Celebration, held in New York City and appeared as a pianist on the hit Middle Eastern reality television show, Yalla NY. He was the keyboardist for Source Magazine's "Source 360", held in front of an audience of 20,000 at the Barclays Center in New York City with Lil' Kim, Wu-Tang Clan, and Tribe Called Quest. Throughout his career, he has performed with countless musical icons.
I prefer venues that come equipped with a piano/keyboard but certain exceptions can be made from time to time.
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Jordan G. said “The Creswell Club made our wedding night so incredibly special. We contracted them for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour music, and everything went…”
Sandy G. said “Bill Edwards has the most incredibly informative website I’ve ever seen. His playing was exactly as anticipated after sampling his music online. His wonderful…”
Jonathan L. said “Justin arrived early, played wonderfully, and exceeded expectations. A great set. Happy to recommend!”
Louis A. said “Ruthy is a compassionate, thoughtful, and highly talented individual. She performed and arranged an assortment of piano/vocal music for a recently departed…”