When Peter Cincotti sits down at a piano it is as if he has the world is at his fingertips. At age 18 The New York Times called him “one of the most promising singer-pianists of the next generation.” Later that year, his debut album hit the top of the Billboard jazz charts, making him the youngest artist to ever achieve that distinction. Cincotti has also collaborated with artists ranging from Annie Lennox to Andrea Bocelli to David Guetta.
Now, Peter Cincotti returns to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday, September 12 at 7:30pm, as part of the Moffly Media Evening of Art, Wine & Jazz Series. Before the show, ticket holders can enjoy a free wine tasting in the lobby at 6:30pm and an art exhibit by RPAC Gallery artist Daniel Wade Barrett. Cincotti has played Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and Radio City Music Hall in his hometown of New York as well as renowned music halls such as London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall and Paris’s L’Olympia. He’s also ventured into the acting world, appearing in films such as “Spider-Man 2” and Netflix’s “House of Cards,” where he sang a duet with Kevin Spacey.
Whether he is soloing over a song that showcases his jazz roots, or playing a catchy hook from one of his popular originals, Peter blend genres while bringing active, rhythmic piano playing back into the landscape of modern music – much to the delight of his fans. Media sponsor for the event is WSHU Public Radio.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Peter wrote and produced a song for New York called “Heart Of The City,” which gained much attention reaching over 1 million impressions and over 600k views between Facebook and Instagram in its first few weeks. The song and video caught the attention of many notable New York institutions and was featured in Katie Couric’s ‘Get Inspired’ newsletter, Good Day New York, among other media outlets spreading a sense of togetherness and much needed positivity. Throughout 2020, Peter continued to work on his highly anticipated upcoming album ’88 Keys and Me,’ which will honor some of the most influential piano men and women of all time, featuring songs by artists ranging from Scott Joplin to Lady Gaga. Whether he is blending the stylings of Errol Garner with Lionel Richie, or Oscar Peterson and Billy Joel, this record will feature arrangements that remind us of the hidden harmonies and melodies inside songs we thought we knew. Peter currently hosts a live stream show called “That Friday Feeling with Peter” from his apartment in New York, where fans from around the world join him each week for drinks, talk, music and more, every Friday night at 6pm EST.
Peter learned how to play the instrument at the same age he learned how to walk and talk. A born and bred New Yorker, Cincotti spent much of his childhood going to school during the day and playing clubs at night. Legendary music producer Phil Ramone was there one of those nights, a discovery that led Ramone to produce Peter’s debut album, which reached #1 on the Billboard jazz charts, making 18-year old Cincotti the youngest artist ever to do so. Along the way, his vibrant and socially aware songwriting caught the ear of 16-time Grammy winner David Foster, who produced Cincotti’s third album East of Angel Town yielding the song “Goodbye Philadelphia,” which became a smash hit overseas reaching the Top 10 on Pop Radio charts across Europe.
For more information or to purchase touchless print at home ticket ($40) go online at www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org or, you can visit or call the box office (203) 438-5795. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a non-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT and is committed to keeping the arts alive and available to all.
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