Don Peretz

New York based musician Don Peretz is known for his progressive electro-instrumentalist releases on the Deepdig Records label. Don's sound pushes boundaries, merging styles of avante-garde, industrial and electronica with live instrument performance.

Born and raised in Southern California, Don's music education started at Hamilton High School Academy of Music. Post graduation Don went on to study philosophy and instrument performance at the University of Southern California, while studying under the tutelage of Vince Mendoza (composition), Jeff Hamilton and the legendary Joe Porcaro. After a move to New York in the late 1990s Don attended and received his BM from the Manhattan School of Music where he continued his instrument study with John Riley.

Since moving to New York, he has performed at iconic venues such as the Village Vanguard, 55 Bar, Smalls, and The Knitting Factory with artists such as Russell Ferrante, Dave Binney, Bob Mintzer, Donny Mccaslin, and Oz Noy. Tours include Europe and North America; playing in such Festivals as The Oslo Jazz Fest, Prague Jazz Festival, and the International Association of Jazz Educators Conventions. As a session musician in New York City Don can be found covering anything from commercial recording sessions, creative tracking, as well as playing on New York's Broadway shows.