John Peters

 John Peters is an accomplished pianist, organist, producer, educator, and recording artist whose versatility and musical excellence have made him one of the most respected musicians in gospel and contemporary music. A native of the Bronx, New York, John discovered his passion for music at an early age. Although he began playing guitar and bass, it was the organ and piano that became his true calling. 

Determined to expand beyond the traditional boundaries of church music, he immersed himself in jazz, studying the artistry of legendary musicians including Jimmy Smith, Bud Powell, Chick Corea, Bobby Lyle, Russell Ferrante, and Oscar Peterson. Their influence helped shape John's distinctive musical voice—one characterized by technical mastery, creativity, and remarkable stylistic versatility. 

Throughout an extraordinary career spanning decades, John has contributed to more than 700 recording projects worldwide, earning a reputation as one of the industry's most sought-after keyboardists. His ability to seamlessly navigate gospel, jazz, R&B, soul, and contemporary music has allowed him to collaborate with an impressive roster of internationally acclaimed artists.

John made his recording debut in 1986 with the Bronx Mass Choir under the direction of Eric McDaniel and Roger Hambrick. Since then, he has performed and recorded with renowned artists including James Hall & Worship and Praise, Donnie McClurkin, Karen Clark Sheard, Oprah Winfrey, Clifton Davis, Timothy Wright, Rodney Kendrick, Rhonda Ross, Alicia Keys, Vickie Winans, J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise, Hezekiah Walker & Love Fellowship Choir, and jazz violin virtuoso Michael Urbaniak, among many others.