FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nashville, TN — September 13, 2024
Kenny Peagler Featured in Nashville Voyager Magazine
Kenny Peagler — pianist, composer, and vocalist — is featured in the latest edition of Nashville Voyager Magazine as part of its ongoing "Inspiring Stories" series. The full interview is available at nashvillevoyager.com.
The feature traces Peagler's path from Pittsburgh's Germantown neighborhood through the New England Conservatory and onto stages including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Umbria Jazz Festival. He discusses the artistic thinking behind his work, his commitment to storytelling through music, and the creative process that has shaped a career moving fluidly between jazz, gospel, R&B, and classical traditions.
The interview also looks ahead to Human, his forthcoming singer-songwriter album produced by multi-Grammy winner Poogie Bell, with personnel including Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten, Bakithi Kumalo, Lakecia Benjamin, and the late Dean Brown. The album represents a significant turn in Peagler's recorded output — his most personal statement to date, written entirely by him.
"This interview gave me the opportunity to share my musical journey, the inspirations behind my work, and the passion that fuels my creativity," Peagler says. "I hope my story inspires others to embrace their artistry and push boundaries."
Read the full feature at nashvillevoyager.com/interview/meet-kenny-peagler-of-germantown