Peter White (musician)
Peter White (born 20 September 1954) is a smooth jazz and jazz fusion guitarist. He also plays the accordion and the piano. He is known for his 20-year collaboration with Al Stewart. Peter's brother, Danny White, was one of the original members who formed the UK-based band Matt Bianco.[1]
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Background information | |
Born | Luton, England | 20 September 1954
Genres | Smooth jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instruments | Guitar, accordion, piano |
Labels | Columbia, ARTizen, Peak, Heads Up |
Associated acts | Al Stewart, Basia Trzetrzelewska Shot In The Dark |
Website | www |
Career
Born in Luton, England,[2] White first gained fame with his distinctive guitar style as accompanist to Al Stewart. During a 20-year tenure with Stewart, he co-wrote many songs, including Stewart's 1978 top-ten hit "Time Passages". He also formed Shot In The Dark, a band which backed Stewart and released an eponymous album in 1981. In the late 1980s, White accompanied Basia on a series of acclaimed albums. In 1996, Basia was featured on White's album Caravan of Dreams, with vocals on the single "Just Another Day".
White began recording his own albums in 1990. His number one songs on the Billboard Smooth Jazz Songs chart include "Midnight in Manhattan", recorded by Grover Washington, Jr. (1998), "What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)" (2006), "Mister Magic" (2007), "Bright" (2009), "Good Day (2010), "Here We Go" (2012), "Head Over Heels" (2014), and "Do I Do" (2017).[3]
White performed regularly on many Windows albums, appearing as a more or less 'permanent guest'. In 2001 and 2002, he worked on Creed Bratton's first three solo albums. White produced, mixed and also played guitar on many of the tracks.
Discography
Albums
Year | Title | US Jazz[4] | US Con. Jazz[5] | Label |
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1990 | Réveillez-Vous | Chase Music | ||
1991 | Excusez-Moi | 14 | Sindrome | |
1993 | Promenade | 36 | 8 | |
1994 | Reflections | 16 | 13 | |
1996 | Caravan of Dreams | 4 | 5 | Columbia |
1997 | Songs of the Season | 13 | 9 | |
1998 | Perfect Moment | 3 | 3 | |
2001 | Glow | 4 | 2 | |
2004 | Confidential | 3 | 2 | |
2006 | Playin' Favourites | 4 | 2 | |
2007 | Peter White Christmas | 12 | 5 | ARTizen |
2009 | Good Day | 2 | 2 | Peak |
2013 | Here We Go | 3 | 1 | Heads Up |
2014 | Smile | 3 | 1 | |
2016 | Groovin' | 2 | 1 | |
2019 | Music for STARLUX Airlines | 14 | 3 | Lobster Music |
Singles
Year | Title | US Jazz[6] | Label |
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2006 | What Does It Take (To Win Your Love) | 1 | Columbia |
2007 | Mister Magic | 1 | ARTizen |
2009 | The Little Drummer Boy (with Rick Braun and Mindi Abair) | 28 | Peak |
2009 | Bright | 1 | |
2010 | Good Day | 7 | |
2012 | Here We Go | 1 | Heads Up |
2013 | Night after Night | 14 | |
2014 | Head Over Heels | 1 | |
2015 | Smile | 5 | |
2017 | Do I Do | 1 | |
We Don't Talk Anymore (Rick Braun featuring Peter White) | 3 | ||
Groovin | 15 | ||
2019 | Last Dance (Jackiem Joyner featuring Peter White) | 15 | Lobster Music |
2020 | Flying High | 22 | |
Awards
Peter White won the award for best Smooth Jazz Musician in the 2007 Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards. He was named the Best Guitarist at the National Smooth Jazz Awards for four consecutive years from 2000–2003.
In 2000, White won three Oasis Contemporary Jazz Awards:
- CD of the Year for Perfect Moment
- Song of the Year for "Midnight in Manhattan" with Grover Washington, Jr.
- Best Guitarist
References
- Schendell, Bonnie (12 March 2004). "Peter White". smoothviews.com.
- "Peter White Fan Club". Archived from the original on 15 July 2011. Retrieved 18 June 2010.
- Peter White Song Chart History. Billboard.com.
- "Peter White: Top Jazz Albums". Billboard.
- "Peter White: Top Contemporary Jazz Albums". Billboard.
- "Peter White: Smooth Jazz Songs". Billboard.