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Welcome to the music

7 studio albums & nearly 100 songs

Peter's music is a collection of jazz-fusion instrumentals having rock, blues and latin influences while featuring a varied mix of sound and textures - perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. 

 

Note, each of his albums also include one or two piano and string classical arrangements at the end, give them a listen as well.

 

His music has earned radio airplay world-wide and received critical acclaim with Peter being recognized as a "talented composer, musician and producer who weaves and layers piano, guitar and percussion with rhythmic instrumentation".  â€‹

 

Check out the reviews here.  Thank you for visiting.

Project Two

The Dircks-Allen Project, album #2

The second collaboration between Peter Dircks and Brian Allen.  Project Two features another mix of rock & jazz fusion inspired by many locations across the country as evidenced in the song titles.  

 

Further, this album highlights the guitar chops of Brian, across bass, rhythm and his soaring solo work.  All the while, listen to the nuanced backing detail of piano, percussion, synths, horns and strings by Peter.  What a duo!

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High Five

An eclectic mix of fusion & two classical tunes

"High Five" is Peter's fifth solo studio album featuring another eclectic mix of jazz fusion.  It also includes some traditional jazz as well as two classical cross-over songs.  

 

Give a special listen to song #11, "Requiem for Dad" which is both a somber and uplifting classical piece in honor of Tom Dircks Sr. who passed away in 2020.

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Project One

The Dircks-Allen Project, album #1

Combining energetic performance with raw talent, Peter Dircks and Brian Allen are paving the way in fusion music with their first album Project One.

 

The Dircks-Allen Project captivates fans with Peter's signature styling of piano and keyboards, combined with the guitar virtuosity of Brian Allen.

 

With their sound, fierce passion, and unique performances, you will be hooked from the first note.

Quattro

Peter's fourth solo album

Peter's fourth solo album, "Quattro", is a fusion of blues, rock and jazz tunes featuring his piano and keyboard stylings highlighted with explosive percussion, nuanced guitars and complex arrangements. 

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Give a special listen to song #12, "Howl of Winter"which is another classical piano piece.

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Combined with latest audio and mastering technology, it's an audiophile dream.​

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Third Time's A Charm

A double album - 20 songs!

Peter's third album features 20 songs & 80 minutes of entertaining fusion jazz inspired by the tropics.  With both modern and smooth jazz tracks as well as some cross-over new age tunes, he takes it up a notch again. 

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Give a special listen to songs #19 and #20, which are two more classical piano and string arrangements as well.

 

Overall, set your watch to island time and get ready to catch a vibe and chill.

Second Chance

Many global jazz radio hits

Peter's second album is a major hit with listeners and jazz radio stations around the world - check out the "Reviews" page

 

The album features slick and catchy songs with jazz, rock, funk and reggae grooves along with some mellow tunes with classical instrumentation.

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Perfect for entertaining and relaxing, one of the reasons for its smash success.

The Beginning

The album that started it all

With encouragement from Daryl Stuermer (the award winning lead guitarist for Genesis and Phil Collins and a noted jazz guitar virtuoso ... see below), Peter wrote, recorded and produced what truly was the beginning of his discography.

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The album features an eclectic mix of instrumental jazz fusion with rock, latin and world rhythms and enjoys sales and radio airplay around the world.

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Daryl Stuermer

Award winning lead guitarist for 

Genesis and Phil Collins

Daryl Stuermer is a guitar virtuoso and provided the signature lead guitar sound for Genesis and Phil Collins. 

 

Peter met Daryl years ago, and still appreciates how he took the time to provide direction to an unknown musician looking for advice. Thanks again for your encouragement and assistance!

 

Check out Daryl's array of solo guitar and rock fusion jazz albums.

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www.darylstuermer.com

Site Overview

Thank You for Visiting!
Check out the various sections to learn more about Peter and his music.

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Reviews

The Music

Read the accolades from journalists, editors and radio programming directors around the world.  Peter thanks all of you for the kind words and encouragement!

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Music Store

Buy here

Purchase music right here, or if you prefer, on your favorite music store - Apple, Amazon, Spotify, Google and many more

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Albums

7 = 5 solo + 2 collaborations

7 albums total which enjoy sales and radio airplay around the world...5 solo plus 2 collaboration with Brian Allen, and more music is always in the works!

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Bio

The Story

It's really just a hobby ... how a passion combined with a mentor turned into multiple albums & world-wide sales.

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Studio

Aspen Ridge Studio

Are you a fellow musician? Check out the gear Peter uses to best leverage the tools of the trade.

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Partners

Behind the music

Everyone needs help ... Peter is proud to work with, and recommends, these partners, experts and resources.

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