We Are Just Human
With We Are Just Human, pianist and composer Kenny Peagler crafts a vibrant, genre-defying sonic tapestry where the boundaries between jazz, soul, R&B, and Washington’s unmistakable Go-Go syncopation dissolve completely. Supported by an extraordinary, multi-Grammy-winning ensemble—featuring Poogie Bell, Victor Wooten, Marcus Miller, Will Lee, Bakithi Kumalo, and Lakecia Benjamin—Peagler bridges virtuosic complexity with raw, infectious rhythm. The result is both an intellectual tour de force and an uninhibited celebration of groove, capturing the spirit of modern American music at its most soulful and interconnected.
With Lush Life – The Music of Billy Strayhorn, pianist Kenny Peagler strip away the grand arrangements to reveal the vulnerable, intricate heart of one of American music’s greatest composers. Stripped down to a single instrument, Peagler approaches Strayhorn’s harmonically complex catalog with a quiet reverence and startling clarity. Every nuance—from the aching elegance of the title track to the subtle, bittersweet colors of the lesser-known gems—is laid bare, allowing Peagler’s refined touch and emotional depth to turn a tribute into an intimate, luminous conversation across time.
Lush Life: The Music of Billy Strayhorn
Time Machine
“Time Machine” is a poignant, standalone single that offers an intimate look into Kenny Peagler’s profound artistry. Stripping back to his instrumental roots, Peagler uses the acoustic grand piano as the narrative engine for a deeply personal reflection on the fleeting nature of time, the importance of cherishing every moment, and the ultimate necessity of moving forward. Rich with cinematic texture and emotional resonance, this original single version balances classical structure with soulful vulnerability, serving as a powerful, self-contained sonic meditation on memory, growth, and resilience.