Performer
Pete studied Jazz and Contemporary music at Leeds College of Music, where he won a scholarship to spend a year studying with Mark Polishook at the University of Maine in the USA. Pete’s work as a professional jazz pianist continues to flourish through his membership of various ensembles, including the “Pete Letanka Trio”, the “Blues and Roots Ensemble” and “The Cape Crusaders.”
PERFORMING WITH THE BLUES AND ROOTS ENSEMBLE
The ensemble perform in jazz clubs across the U.K.
Pete Letanka performs an original piece of music accompanied by electronic artists, eclectic instruments and a full choir.
PERFORMING IN PORTUGAL
Pete Letanka performs an original piece of music accompanied by electronic artists, eclectic instruments and a full choir at Casa da Musica in Portugal.
The Cape Crusaders: Pete Letanka forms “The Cape Crusaders”, a sextet that shares the music of South African pianist Abdullah Ibrahim (through recordings, performances and creative music workshops).
THE CAPE CRUSADERS
Pete Letanka forms “The Cape Crusaders”, a sextet that shares the music of South African pianist Abdullah Ibrahim (through recordings, performances and creative music workshops).
BBC Radio 2: Pete Letanka’s debut album “Afrostocracy” featured on BBC Radio 2’s “Best of Jazz”, presented by Humphrey Lyttleton.
BBC RADIO 2
Pete Letanka’s debut album “Afrostocracy” featured on BBC Radio 2’s “Best of Jazz”, presented by Humphrey Lyttleton.
BLUES & ROOTS ENSEMBLE
The ensemble perform the music of legendary bass player and composer, Charles Mingus.
MAKING “MADE WITH LOVE” FOR VASHI
Pete Letanka performs and arranges for piano, voice and strings for an advert campaign for Vashi.