Austin Peralta
Austin Peralta

Austin Peralta

About Austin Peralta

Austin Topper Peralta (October 25, 1990 – November 21, 2012) was an American jazz pianist and composer from Los Angeles, California. He was the son of film director and Z-Boys skateboarder Stacy Peralta.

Jazz pianist and composer Austin Peralta was a technically adroit improviser with a bent toward post-bop and expansive modal jazz. A piano prodigy, Peralta began taking piano lessons at age six and later studied with such luminaries as jazz pianist Alan Pasqua and saxophonist Buddy Collette. At age 13, Peralta won the Los Angeles Jazz Society’s Shelley Manne New Talent Award. In 2006, at age 16, he released his debut album, Maiden Voyage, featuring bassist Ron Carter. Also that same year, he released the album Mantra with bassist Buster Williams, saxophonist Marcus Strickland, and others. In 2011, Peralta released Endless Planets on Brainfeeder. Tragically, Peralta died of undisclosed causes on November 21, 2012. He was 22 years old.

Austin Peralta Q&A
When did Austin Peralta's first album release?

Austin Peralta's first album Maiden Voyage released on Sat Jan 01 2005.

What is the most popular album by Austin Peralta?

The most popular album by Austin Peralta's is Maiden Voyage

When did Austin Peralta start making music?

Austin Peralta's first song Passion Dance released on Thu Jan 01 1970.

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