Pete Zimmer

Drums
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08/30/2023
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Pete Zimmer Quintet
12/22/2022
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Pete Zimmer Quintet
04/15/2022
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Pete Zimmer Quintet
07/21/2021
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Pete Zimmer Quintet
10/30/2019
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Pete Zimmer Quintet
01/30/2019
Mezzrow
Ron McClure, Adam Birnbaum & Pete Zimmer
11/07/2018
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Sam Dillon Quartet
08/26/2018
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Pete Zimmer Quintet
07/25/2018
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Ron McClure, Michael Eckroth & Pete Zimmer
02/08/2018
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Pete Zimmer Trio
07/10/2017
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Ron McClure w/Pete Zimmer & Michael Eckroth
01/16/2017
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The Ron McClure Trio
12/20/2016
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The Pete Zimmer Quintet
12/10/2016
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The David Schnitter Quartet
07/13/2016
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The Pete Zimmer Quintet
02/22/2013
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The Champian Fulton Quartet
09/20/2012
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The Pete Zimmer Group
06/27/2012
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The Vitaly Golovnev Quartet
02/15/2012
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The Champian Fulton Trio
12/22/2011
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Pete Zimmer & The Common Man Quintet
03/18/2009
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After - hours Jam Session
03/11/2009
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After- hours Jam Session
03/04/2009
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After-hours Jam Session
02/25/2009
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After-hours Jam Session
02/18/2009
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After-hours Jam Session
02/11/2009
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After - hours Jam Session
01/28/2009
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After-hours Jam Session
01/21/2009
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After-hours Jam Session
01/14/2009
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After-hours Jam Session
07/08/2008
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The Carlos Abadie & Joe Sucato Quintet
05/22/2008
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The Pete Zimmer Group
Upcoming Shows
Drummer, Pete Zimmer, moved to New York City in June of 2001, and has since established himself as one of the top-call drummers in New York City’s jazz scene. Originally from Waukesha, Wisconsin, Zimmer has made his mark nationally and internationally as a versatile and articulate drummer, bandleader, sideman, composer, educator, and record label entrepreneur. Since 2004, Pete Zimmer released five (5) critically acclaimed albums as a leader on his own record label, Tippin’ Records. The albums showcase both his constant swing on the drums and his skillful and melodic compositions. His composition, “Time That Once Was,” a moving ballad recorded on his first album Common Man, was recently licensed to Sony Pictures Television where it was featured in the opening scene of the series they produce “Masters of Sex” (Episode 307, Monkey Business), aired on Showtime. He has received many accolades from major publications. "Pete Zimmer has learned his New York lessons well, as his dry tone, meaty swing beat and subtle accents make him an old hand” (Down Beat), and "Zimmer's drumming boasts a crisp, swinging command with judicious musicality." (Modern Drummer) Zimmer’s band has performed at many of the prominent jazz venues in New York City including: The Blue Note, Jazz Standard, Smoke Jazz Club, Smalls Jazz Club, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, Birdland Jazz Club, The Kitano, Fat Cat, and Cornelia Street Café. He has toured throughout much of the USA and the United Kingdom. Throughout the years his group has featured many of the top musicians in New York City including: Mike Rodriguez, Joel Frahm, Jeremy Pelt, George Garzone, Peter Bernstein, Avi Rothbard, David Wong, Peter Slavov, Rick Germanson, Toru Dodo, John Sullivan, Mike DiRubbo, Ryan Kisor, Vitaly Golovnev, George DeLancey, Jerry Weldon, Joseph Lepore, Jaleel Shaw, Robert Rodriguez, Jeb Patton, and others. Pete Zimmer is a highly regarded educator and clinician. He has presented clinics and masterclasses at many top collegiate jazz programs throughout the United States and United Kingdom. He is a faculty member with the New York Jazz Academy since 2009. As an active sideman, Zimmer can be heard on the latest recording by legendary bassist Ron McClure Trio, Hope and Knowledge. (McJolt Records, 2017) He has also performed and/or recorded with the likes of: George Garzone, Rodney Jones, Ron McClure, Dennis Irwin, David Schnitter, Akiko Tsuruga, Rick Germanson, Julius Tolentino, Gene Perla, Wayne Escoffery, Dan Nimmer, and many others. Pete Zimmer’s record label, Tippin’ Records, was originally established to feature his own projects, but after having much success with his first few releases, it did not take long for other artists to solicit their projects to Tippin’. In 2009 Zimmer decided to expand the catalogue and encompass additional artists.  The first additional artist was trumpeter Vitaly Golovnev with the release of To Whom It May Concern and was followed by guitarist Kyle Asche Organ Trio (featuring legendary organist Melvin Rhyne), Blues for Mel. The label now has a total of one dozen releases and six artists. Before moving to New York, Zimmer studied at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois and at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, earning his bachelors degree. At the Conservatory he was fortunate to have apprenticeships with master musicians and teachers Danilo Perez, Cecil McBee, George Garzone, Bob Moses, Jerry Bergonzi, and Bob Brookmeyer. All Music Guide stated, “Pete Zimmer's fourth recording as a bandleader and composer might stake his claim as a modern day version of Art Blakey."     weblinks: www.petezimmer.com www.tippinrecords.com