Peter Manheim

Peter Manheim is a drummer, composer, and producer from Evanston, Illinois. As a teenager he was inspired by the sounds and personalities of the nearby Chicago jazz scene to pursue music seriously. He completed his bachelors degree at Oberlin Conservatory in Ohio, studying with drumming masters Billy Hart and Jamey Haddad. In 2013, Peter moved to Brazil, where he spent six months traveling, performing, and studying Brazilian drums and percussion. He subsequently returned to Chicago, where he lived until relocating to Brooklyn, NY in 2016.  Peter performs regularly in NYC as well as nationally and internationally with a variety of bands. His debut EP, "In Time," was released in 2023 on Northern Spy Records and was followed up in 2025 by a full length record, "Early Waves."

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