RICHLAND CONCERT ASSOCIATION
March
17, 2024 – Peter Naughton, percussion
March 17, 2024 – Peter Naughton, percussion
Peter Naughton is a percussionist,
composer, and educator. He currently resides in Iowa City, where he regularly
gigs with the Pandelirium Quartet and The Naughton
McFarland Duo. He is a versatile performer, specializing in jazz keyboard
improvisation, contemporary chamber music, and steel pan. Peter holds degrees
from The University of Iowa (BM – 2014, DMA – 2020) and The University of
Tennessee, Knoxville (MM – 2016).
Peter's music blends the aesthetics of
contemporary classical works with the melodic and harmonic sensibilities of
commercial music, finding inspiration from Bill Frisell,
Pat Metheny, David Lang, The Caribbean Jazz Project,
and Alejandro Viñao. In May 2020, he released his
first studio album SOUTHERN GOTHIC, an eclectic collection of original works
which explore the intersection of composition and improvisation.
Peter is currently adjunct professor of
percussion at Monmouth College and teaches privately in Iowa City. Since June
2016, Peter has served as a percussion faculty member for Birch Creek Music
Performance Center.
https://www.peternaughtonmusic.com/
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