Events & Parties
Private Parties & Functions... Cool Jazz & Hot Dance Music, Peter Morgandoesdoes it all!
The Peter Morgan Band is best known for their smooth jazz, opening for, and performing with some of the biggest names in the business... But don't tell anyone, these guys can party with the best!
Peter Morgan has been entertaining throughout the Western United States for nearly fifteen years specializing in private functions, fairs, festivals and concerts. Peter is a versatile musician and vocalist with an outgoing stage personality and quick wit that creates an engaging rapport with the audience making everybody feel a part of the event.
Broad Variety of Musical Styles
Music must be as diverse as the guest list. The Peter Morgan's 450+ play list covers a broad variety of musical styles including gentle piano, smooth jazz, reggae, R&B, country and rock. Peter's instrumental and vocal versatility is one of the things that makes this band so in demand for private events.
The Cocktail Hour:
Most functions start with a cocktail hour. For this Peter provides smooth jazz or solo piano showcasing smooth jazz hits and songs from his four critically acclaimed albums.
Dinner:
Often there is a dinner that follows. During this time live music can be a loud distraction so the band usually spins CDs of background jazz to give people a chance to enjoy their meal and visit.
Time to Party!
The smooth jazz that the Peter Morgan Band delivers is wonderful adding an element of class and sophistication to any event. But when it's time to dance, it's time to pick up the pace. Peter's broad array of dance music includes classic rock, country, jazz, R&B, Motown, reggae, island party music and more. When the band starts playing dance music the energy level is unmatched and infectious. See the list below for a partial sample of Peter's 450+ song play listthe bands play list and click to her a short demo of the band performing Pink Cadillac. During breaks the band can provide dance music on CD to keep the party going non-stop!
Partial Song List Sample
| Classic Rock | Country / Country Rock / Folk | Jazz/Smooth Jazz | R&B / Blues / Motown | Island Party |
| The Beatles | Alan Jackson | Antonio Carlos Jobim | Aretha Franklin | Bob Marley |
| Bob Segar | Allman Brothers | Average White Band | B. B. King | Jimmy Cliff |
| Bruce Springsteen | Bob WIlls | Bill Withers | Ben E. King | Jimmy Buffett |
| Boz Scaggs | Creedence Clearwater Revival | Bobby Caldwell | Booker T. | Maxi Priest |
| Doobie Brothers | Eagles | Boney James | Chris Stapleton | Peter Tosh |
| Elton John | James Taylor | The Crusaders | Hall & Oats | U B Forty |
| Eric Clapton | Keith Urban | David Sanborn | James Brown | Changes In Latitude |
| Fleetwood Mac | Neil Young | Eddie Harris | Marvin Gaye | I Can See Clearly Now |
| Huey Lewis | The Grateful Dead | Grover Washington Junior | Nina Samone | Fins |
| Jackson Brown | Vince Gil | Jeff Golub | The O'Jays | Margaritaville |
| John Mellancamp | Lynyrd Skynyrd | Kenny G | Otis Redding | Hot Hot Hot |
| Loggins & Messina | Marshall Tucker Band | Larry Carlton | Percy Sledge | I Shot The Sheriff |
| Santana | Merle Haggard | Michael Buble | Robben Ford | Stir it Up |
| Steely Dan | Pure Prairie League | Quincy Jones | Stevie Ray Vaughan | It's Five O'clock Somewhere |
| Tom Petty | Zac Brown Band | The Rippingtons | Stevie Wonder | Some Guys Have all the Luck |
| Van Morrison | Z Z Top | Spyro Gyra | Temptations | Volcano |
Video Demos
Below are live performance demo videos containg short clips from 5+/- songs for solo, duo with sax/flute and full band:
- Peter Morgan Duo 5 song smooth jazz video demo with Saxophone
- Peter Morgan solo 5 song video demo
- Peter Morgan full -band video demo
- Rikki Don't Loose That Number - (Peter Morgan Solo (Audio)
- I Keep Forgetting - (Peter Morgan Solo (Audio)
One Size Doesn't Fit All
For small intimate affairs Peter often performs as a solo artist on piano, guitar and vocals. For slightly larger shows Peter performs as a duo with saxophone. For bigger shows, The Peter Morgan Band consists of 3-5 musicians depending on the client's needs. The full band features guitar, keyboards, saxophone, harmonica, bass, Latin percussion and drums creating a unique tropical sound that can only be delivered by Peter and his very talented band.
The Audience Comes First
Peter Morgan never forgets that he is at your event to provide a service. Making sure the audience has a good time is what this band is all about. Peter spends time communicating with the audience throughout his shows to create a sense of familiarity with your guests. Peter always keeps an eye on the audience and gauges his performance on their reactions. He is equally at home performing at intimate receptions or in front of thousands in a concert setting. Being professional and appropriate for the guests is critical for a successful event and Peter can be consistently counted on to deliver every time.
Join the Impressive List of Satisfied Clients
Peter has performed at countless weddings, private parties and fund-raisers developing an impressive client list of companies and associations that includes, Intel, IBM, Printing Industries of Northern California, Mercy Hospitals, Graphics Center, HP, The Sacramento Bee, KSSJ, KQBR, The March of Dimes, California Builder's Association, Saint John's Shelter and many more. He has performed at all the area country clubs and many of the wineries from The Sierra to Paso Robles.
The music you choose can make or break your function. The Peter Morgan Band is your best bet for a fun and successful event. E Mail or Call Today at (916) 987-7474 for booking information.