Drummer Joe Peri is primarily known for playing jazz, but he has played with a diverse range of bands and performers around the world since arriving in New York City in 2009.

Peri performs regularly in many of New York City’s top jazz clubs. Since graduating from the Manhattan School of Music in 2015, he has collaborated with a myriad of notable jazz artists like Jerry Weldon, Ed Cherry, Dave Kikoski, and many others. n 2018, Joe recorded with Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga on their Grammy Award-winning album “Love For Sale,” released in October of 2021. The album, a tribute to Cole Porter, was Bennett’s final studio recording. Peri also performs regularly as the percussionist in the band of fashion designer and personality Isaac Mizrahi. He also performs and tours frequently with trumpeter/vocalist Benny Benack III.