Kenny Peagler

When you book Kenny Peagler, you're getting more than a musician — you're getting someone who takes your event seriously.
Kenny arrives prepared, communicates clearly leading up to the date, and adapts his performance to fit the tone you're going for — whether that's elegant background music for a dinner, a high-energy set for a reception, or a full concert experience for a featured performance.
What that looks like in practice:

A setlist built around your event, not a generic playlist.
Solo piano, Hammond B3, or full ensemble options to match your space and budget.
Professional-grade sound if a house piano isn't available.
Decades of stage experience — from Carnegie Hall to private living rooms — brought to bear on your event.
Clear communication from first inquiry to final bow.

Every event is different. Kenny's job is to make yours feel like the music was made for it.

KENNY PEAGLER | JAZZ & SOUL PIANIST | HAMMOND B3 ORGANIST
Live Performer & Event Musician

Looking for a musician who can read a room, elevate your event, and leave your guests talking? Kenny Peagler brings world-class musicianship — and the warmth to match — to every performance, from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations.

WHO BOOKS KENNY: Corporate events, private parties, weddings, galas, jazz nights, worship services (not available Sunday mornings), concert series, and cultural celebrations. Whether you need sophisticated background music, an engaging headline performance, or a full concert experience, Kenny delivers.

WHAT YOU'RE GETTING: Kenny Peagler is a jazz pianist, Hammond B3 organist, and composer with a sound that moves effortlessly between jazz, R&B, soul, and classical. He reads the energy of a room and plays to it. That's not something you can teach; it's what 30+ years of professional performance builds.

RECOGNITION & STAGES:

New England Conservatory of Music alumn
Performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, and the Blue Note Jazz Club.
Performed for President Barack Obama at the NAACP Bicentennial Celebration.
Recipient of the Joseph R. Biden Lifetime Achievement Award.

This isn't a resume built in a practice room. It's one built on stages — and he brings that same professionalism to your event.

THE SOUND: Kenny grew up in Pittsburgh, shaped by the harmonic elegance of Billy Strayhorn and the drive of Art Blakey. Whether he's playing a sleek jazz trio set or settling into the Hammond B3 for something with more gospel heat, the common thread is the same: tonal depth, rhythmic precision, and playing that connects.

VERSATILE FOR YOUR EVENT:

SOLO PIANO OR HAMMOND B3: Perfect for sophisticated background music or intimate concert sets.
JAZZ TRIO / QUARTET: High-energy ensembles for galas and festivals.
CUSTOM PROGRAMMING: Tailored setlists (Jazz + R&B mixes, Gospel, or themed events).

THE PROFESSIONAL EDGE:

Director of Music at the historic Nineteenth Street Baptist Church in Washington, D.C.
Over 600,000 views on his Learn the Hammond video series.
Upcoming album recorded alongside Grammy Award-winning artists Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten, Lakecia Benjamin, Will Lee, and more.

PRACTICAL DETAILS:

SELF-CONTAINED: Kenny can provide professional-grade keyboards and amplification if a house piano isn't available — though an acoustic piano is always preferred.

LOCATION: Based in Washington, D.C. Available for travel worldwide.

READY TO SECURE YOUR DATE? Kenny's calendar fills quickly, especially for fall and holiday seasons. Click "Request Free Quote" with your event date and location to receive a custom proposal within 24 hours. Let's make it a night people talk about.

MORE INFORMATION: (link hidden) @kennypeagler on IG