Pete Ayres Trio

St.Louis native Pete Ayres performs in a wide range of styles and is generally with his musical roots firmly based in jazz and r&b. Ayres’ voice ranges from smooth and airy to raw and soulful, while his songwriting and performances cover a mix of jazz, pop, soul and r&b. Heavily influenced by jazz artists like Jamie Cullum, Kurt Elling and Nat King Cole, Ayres has developed a distinct singing/songwriting style, able to smoothly move from a ballad like “Georgia On My Mind” to a 90’s pop hit like “Hand in My Pocket.” 

Currently a New York City based musician, Ayres began with a BA in Vocal Jazz Performance from Webster University and has since performed at major music venues and festivals across the country including Birdland Jazz Club, Blue Note, Brooklyn Bowl, Bowery Ballroom, Tower Theater and the Hippodrome Theater, alongside pop artists like Gavin DeGraw, Mat Kearney and Plain White T’s. He has also performed with The Young New Yorkers’ Chorus on the popular NPR show “Radiolab” and at one of the most renowned venues in the world, Carnegie Hall.
Ayres’ latest single release is a cover of the 90’s pop hit “Hand in My Pocket” which features Ayres on piano and vocals, Nathan Ellman-bell on drums and Marty Kenney on Bass. Ayres is set to release his debut trio EP in 2024.