Peter started playing piano and violin from nearly the time he could move his fingers individually. He grew up in U. City and played in the jazz bands while also studying and playing classical music.  He was slated to graduate with the class of 1988, but was able to graduate early in 1987. After graduating from high school, Peter received the Presidential Scholar in the Arts award. He then attended The Juilliard School in New York on scholarship, and moved to New Orleans in 1990.

While in New Orleans, Peter worked with Nicholas Payton, Germaine Bazzle, Alvin Batiste, Brian Blade and Victor Goines. He also embarked on an active solo career and toured and recorded with artists such as Betty Carter, Wynton Marsalis, Dianne Reeves, Chris Botti, Joshua Redman, Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.

After many years playing all around the world and performing on Grammy winning records, Peter's house in New Orleans was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.  He then moved back to U. City (only a few doors away from where he used to live) and he continues to play to this day.

You can go to Peter's website and check out some of his recent recordings and upcoming concerts: http://www.petermartinmusic.com