Latest Album: Uptown
Uptown is the latest release (2018) from Jazz/Blues pianist/vocalist Peter Hostage. Twelve original compositions of jazz, blues; vocal and instrumental. Peter Hostage wrote, arranged, and performed all of the instruments, including piano, organ, guitar, bass, drums and vocals.
My Latest Album! Twelve original jazz and blues songs. Click image to Check it out!
Review of Uptown:
From No Depression - The Journal of Roots Music - Jan. 24, 2018
Peter Hostage blurs line between blues and jazz on new album
"Peter Hostage is a jazz artist with a classy, contemporary sound. His latest release, Uptown, is a thought-provoking album that blurs the line between genres as diverse as jazz and blues.
Uptown, featuring original compositions entirely written, performed and produced by Hostage himself, stands out as a remarkable example of his artistry. The smooth aesthetics of the production, the suave rhythm sections and the lush melodies lock in perfectly with one another, making for a very enjoyable and moody record.
Hostage unveils his skills as a multi-instrumentalist, playing piano, organ, guitar, bass and drums on the songs featured within this poignant effort. Uptown stands as a powerful testament of how much a single person can accomplish with the right vision and creative inspiration. This is a must for all fans of rootsy blues and elegant jazz vibes."
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Peter Hostage: Jazz/Blues Pianist/Vocalist
Sounds Like:
Piano Like: Ray Charles, Dr. John, Nat "King" Cole, Mose Allison
Voice Like: Boz Scaggs
Writes Songs Like: Hoagy Charmichael, Johnny Mercer, Louis Jordan, Leiber & Stoller
Other Influences: Beatles, New Orleans jazz & blues, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Aretha Franklin, BB King, Bill Evans, Dave Brubeck, (to name just a very few)
